Keywords: Cinema


Los Angeles marks 100 years of Marilyn Monroe with exhibitions, auctions and fan tributes

Los Angeles is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth with a series of events, including exhibitions, film screenings, and memorabilia auctions, reaffirming the enduring legacy of one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars. Born on June 1, 1926, Marilyn Monroe remains a global......

Canal+ chief says company will no longer work with signatories of petition against Vincent Bolloré

The head of Canal+ has stated that the group will no longer collaborate with professionals from the film industry who signed a petition criticizing major shareholder Vincent Bolloré. The announcement was made by Canal+ executive chairman Maxime Saada during the Cannes Film Festival period in......

Egyptian actor Abdel Rahman Abou Zahra dies at the age of 92

Egyptian actor Abdel Rahman Abou Zahra has passed away at the age of 92 after a long illness, according to official statements from cultural authorities and artistic organizations. A prominent figure in Egyptian and Arab artistic production, Abou Zahra was widely regarded as one of the pillars of the......

Prime Video plans major increase in investment for French productions

The streaming platform Prime Video plans to significantly increase its financial contribution to French audiovisual and film production beginning in 2026, according to a new agreement reached with the French media regulator Arcom. Under the revised agreement covering the 2026–2028 period, the......

Former French cinema chief faces appeal trial in sexual assault case

A high-profile case involving the French film industry returns to court as Dominique Boutonnat, former head of the Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée (CNC), is set to face an appeal trial over sexual assault allegations. Boutonnat, once a key figure in France’s cultural......

Pedro Almodóvar explores self-fiction in his new meta-cinematic film “Autofiction”

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar returns to the big screen with Autofiction, a new film that continues his exploration of identity, creativity, and the blurred line between reality and imagination. Selected for the Cannes Film Festival for the fifth time, the director presents a deeply introspective......

Nathalie Baye, an icon of French cinema, dies at 77

French actress Nathalie Baye, one of the most respected figures in European cinema, has died at the age of 77 following a neurodegenerative illness, her family announced. Baye passed away at her home in Paris after suffering from Lewy body disease, a condition that affects both cognitive and motor functions.......

Moroccan filmmaker Manal Chahboun competes in the first Walloon Film Festival

Moroccan filmmaker Manal Chahboun has been selected to compete in the official lineup of the first edition of the Walloon Film Festival, scheduled to take place from April 2 to April 25 across several regions in Belgium. Her short comedy film C.Q.F.D (C’est quasi foutu, docteur), released in 2025,......

Jessie Buckley becomes first Irish actress to win best actress Oscar

Jessie Buckley won the Academy Award for best actress at the 98th Oscars, becoming the first Irish actress to receive the honor for her role as Agnes in Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao. The 36 year old actress secured the award after a dominant awards season that included victories at the Golden......