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Mubi Acquires Rights to Cannes Competition Film Mubi has taken on Great Britain, Ireland, Latin America without Brazil, and India rights for the title Cannes competition film. The company acquired the political thriller from Kleber Mendonca Filho from sales agent MK2 films and will announce publication plans in the near future. Film Overview The film, set in 1977, follows a technology agent on the run who arrives during the carnival week in Recife, Brazil. However, the violence in the city disrupts his hoped-for reunion with his son. Wagner Moura leads the lineup alongside Maria Fernanda Candido, Gabriel Leon, Carlos Francisco,…
Introduction to Saudi Cinema At a time when the Saudi comedy "Youth Album 2" maintains the Saudi cash register and exceeds more than 2.77 million Riyals, the eleventh session of the Saudi Film Festival is witnessing a remarkable demand for Saudi comic shows. This growth in demand is a testament to the increasing popularity of Saudi cinema, particularly among young people. The Rise of Comic Films The Saudi Film Festival has seen an intensive public presence in the shows of two comic films, "Ambulance" and "Fakhr al-Suwaidi". The exhibition rooms were filled, and fans were standing in long lines, mostly…
A Historic Moment at Cannes The premiere of Joachim Trier and star Renate Reinsve’s "Sentimental Value" at Cannes on Wednesday evening will be remembered for a long time. The film received a standing ovation that lasted for 15 minutes, with the crowd applauding wildly past 1 am. The audience’s enthusiasm was evident as Elle Fanning, who plays a Hollywood starlet in the feature, wiped away tears and embraced Trier. Her co-star Stellan Skarsgård was also seen blowing a kiss to the crowd. A Touching Speech In his speech after the ovation, Trier expressed his gratitude and emotions. The Norwegian filmmaker…
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Reneé Rapp’s New Single Sparks Speculation Reneé Rapp, the actress and singer who played Leighton Murray in the HBO series "The Sex Life of College Girls," seems to be throwing shade at her old job in her newly released single "Leave Me Alone." The song, which dropped on Wednesday, contains lyrics that have fans speculating about her experience on the show. A Hint at Her Past In the second verse of "Leave Me Alone," Rapp sings, "I took my sex life with me, now the show is not damn / leave me alone, bitch, I want to have fun." These…
Introduction to Fashion and Film The world of fashion and film have collided in a beautiful way, with fashion powerhouse Chanel supporting various film projects. Illustrator Ugo Bienvenu and director and actor Félix de Givry approached Chanel with their idea for an animated film, and the fashion house decided to support these two young creatives. The Animated Film Arco Chanel was drawn to the film’s ecological topic and poetic universe, as well as its emotional side. The film, which features the voice of Chanel ambassador Alma Jodorowsky, tells a story that resonated with the fashion house. Although there are no…
Introduction to the Sarajevo Film Festival The Sarajevo Film Festival is a prestigious event that celebrates the best of cinema. This year, the festival honored a legendary actress for her outstanding contributions to the film industry. Honoring Meg Ryan The Hollywood actress Meg Ryan was awarded the Heart of Sarajevo Honorary prize for her remarkable work in the film industry. This award is a testament to her talent and dedication to her craft. Ryan was not the only recipient of this award; she was joined by three other notable film professionals, including American director Alexander Payne, Palestinian director Elia Suleiman,…
Partnership Announcement Rox Motor, a worldwide brand for new energy vehicles, has announced a strategic partnership with W Motors, the leading manufacturer of high-performance vehicles in the UAE. The agreement signed at Make IT in the Emirates (Miite) 2025 is a significant milestone for enhancing regional production and supporting the industrial and sustainability goals of the UAE. Production and Assembly As part of this collaboration, Rox Motor will begin manufacturing its vehicles, starting with the new ROX 01, at W Motors’ new facility in Abu Dhabi. This step marks the first time Rox vehicles will be produced outside of China,…
Introduction to Banu Mushtaq’s Work "This book came from the conviction that no history is ever small; that in the wall carpet of human experience every thread keeps the weight of the whole," said Banu Mushtaq in her acceptance speech for the International Booker Prize, which she won for "Herzlampe". In a world that often tries to share us, literature remains one of the last holy rooms in which we can live in our minds, if only for a few pages. The Booker Prize Win The English-language translation of her book "Heart Lamp" is the first short story collection to…
The Victorian Era’s Most Notorious Female Con Artist Annie Gordon Baillie was a master of disguise and deception, using over 40 aliases to swindle shopkeepers and con her way through Victorian Great Britain. Her crimes were so notorious that they were reported in newspapers across the country. Early Life and Crimes Born in 1848 in Petershead, Aberdeenshire, Annie began her life of crime in her early 20s, cheating shop owners and running up debts for goods she never paid for. In the 1870s, she set up a fake charity to fund a Protestant school for girls in Rome, a predominantly…