Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentThe relentless 15-year hunt for Adolf Eichmann, the notorious high-ranking Nazi criminal who fled Germany at the end of WW2 and hid in Argentina with his family, will be charted in a thriller series by Rose Bosch (“1492: Conquest of Paradise,” “The Roundup”).Titled “The Capture,” the six-part English-language series is being produced by Marc Missonnier and Christine de Bourbon-Busset at Lincoln TV, the Paris-based banner behind “Mirages” and “Cheyenne & Lola.” The script is now completed and the veteran producers are getting ready to introduce the project to potential partners, including broadcasters and streamers.Bosch, a former investigative journalist who is passionate about history, previously wrote the script of Ridley Scott’s Christopher Columbus film “1492: Conquest of Paradise,” as well as penned and directed “The Roundup” which depicted the infamous Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup (Rafle du Vel’ d’Hiv) in Paris. The 2010 movie, which sheds light on the lesser-known mass arrest of Jews, including children, by French police in 1942 and their deportation in concentration camps, is still being studied in schools on top of being featured at the U.S.
Facing Industry Backlash, Organizers of Harassment Prevention Seminars in France Push Back Against ‘Old World Mentality’
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Ben Croll In the wake of the Weinstein scandal and in an effort to quash the endemic issue of sexual harassment hardly limited to any one country, France’s Nation Film Board (CNC) launched a three-point plan that would require beneficiaries of financial support from the public film body to undergo sensitivity training sessions, to author detailed preventions protocols and to keep counselors on set.Though the plan authored in 2019 was targeted at senior level producers and executives – the heads of production outfits asking for public support, in short – the program has subsequently expanded to encompass a wider industry swath. In 2021, the film board tasked the Superior Technical Image Commission (CST) trade guild with running and organizing four separate sessions of differing lengths and focuses, aimed at the wider film production community.
Offering expanded training plans targeting producers, HR representatives, and production manager, among others, the CST held its first two sessions earlier this month, drawing a decidedly mixed response on social media.Soit cette formation est utile et pourquoi la limiter à une seule profession montrée du doigt , soit elle ne sert à rien, et pourquoi nous l’imposer ? https://t.co/LT30U65PZt— JeanLabadie (@LabadieLePacte) January 22, 2022“Either this training is useful and why limit it to a single profession, or it is useless, and why impose it on us,” producer and distributor Jean Labadie of Le Pacte tweeted.Mardi dernier, j’étais au CNC pour suivre la formation « prévenir et agir contre les violences sexistes et sexuelles au travail », sans laquelle les producteurs sont désormais privés des aides de l’état. Petit exemple de ce qu’on nous enseigne.
Series Mania Unveils Strong 2022 Edition With 29 World Premieres
Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentOnly six months after its 2021 edition, Series Mania will be back with a sprawling selection, including the world premieres of Michael Hirst’s “Billy The Kid” (pictured), the Israeli series “Fire Dance” and rap music-themed French show “Le monde de demain.”Underscoring the large presence of streamers within the roster, Series Mania will kick off with Netflix’s “Standing Up,” a new comedy series from “Call My Agent” creator and showrunner Fanny Herrero; while Disney Plus’ “Oussekine,” about a tragic case of police brutality in France, will close the festival.The lineup boasts 58 series spanning 21 countries. These were chosen from 331 series.
Burlesque! Over-the-Top Cakes! Inside Fashion Week’s Most Star-Studded Bash for LoveShackFancy Founder Rebecca Hessel Cohen’s 40th Birthday
In the pink! Celeb cult-favorite brand LoveShackFancy put a unique spin on a traditional fashion show and threw an over-the-top glamorous party at The Plaza Hotel on Saturday, February 12, during New York Fashion Week.
Staff Depart Mip TV & Mipcom-Owner RX France As Post-Merger Restructure Gathers Pace
EXCLUSIVE: A restructure at the company behind Mipcom, Mip TV and associated markets is gathering pace and several people working on the annual TV industry events have left in the past few weeks.
Francois Ozon Says Berlinale Opener ‘Peter von Kant’ Explores Power Dynamics in Passion, Creative World
Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFrançois Ozon, the prolific and provocative French director who won the Berlinale’s 2018 Golden Bear Award with “By the Grace of God,” is returning to the festival with “Peter von Kant” which will world premiere on opening night. A twist on Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s cult film “The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant,” Ozon’s movie has Denis Menochet playing the tormented filmmaker, opposite Isabelle Adjani, who stars as his muse. Like the original film, “Peter von Kant” is about a film about love, jealousy and domination.
The Psychic Was Right! Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick Getting Divorced Again!
Who would have guessed that a pet psychic would be so spot on??
Lily-Rose Depp & Boyfriend Yassine Stein Pack on the PDA During Lunch Date
Lily-Rose Depp is enjoying a day out with her boyfriend!
Jersey Shore Gets Supernatural As A Pet Psychic Warns Angelina About Her Cheating Husband!
Thursday’s episode of Jersey Shore brought the Family Vacation to a brand new destination: the spirit world!
Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: Zhang Yimou Hopes To “Amaze The Whole World”; Will Games Be A Victory Lap For China?
The opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics is just getting under way in Beijing. Overseeing the event is filmmaker Zhang Yimou, back after directing the 2008 Summer Games opener to global acclaim. This time around, Zhang has said the ceremony will have a romantic tone that he hopes will “amaze the whole world.”
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy faces new attempted rape charge as trial date is set
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has appeared in court to face a new allegation of attempted rape.
Drake Learns French from Four-Year-Old Son Adonis - Watch!
Drake is learning French with the help of his son Adonis!
Drake Gets Hilarious French Lesson From 4-year-old Son Adonis
Drake got a lesson in language from his 4-year-old son Adonis. In a video posted on Saturday, the musician gave his followers a look at the father-son bonding moment. “I been around the world thrice times I mean what I say…,” the 35-year-old captioned the video.