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Middle East Premiere of Joe Wright’s ‘Cyrano’ to Open Saudi Arabia’s Inaugural Red Sea Film Festival - variety.com - Britain - Saudi Arabia
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09.11.2021 / 15:07

Middle East Premiere of Joe Wright’s ‘Cyrano’ to Open Saudi Arabia’s Inaugural Red Sea Film Festival

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Middle East premiere of British director Joe Wright’s dazzling romantic drama “Cyrano” will open the Red Sea Film Festival, which is Saudi Arabia’s first full-fledged film festival and market with international ambitions.The ambitious event, which is a key plank of the kingdom’s plans to diversify its oil-based economy and become a prominent Middle East moviemaking hub – following the 2017 removal of its religion-related ban on cinema – is set to

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival Sets Inaugural Lineup; Joe Wright’s ‘Cyrano’ To Open – Full List - deadline.com - Saudi Arabia - Egypt - Rome - city Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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09.11.2021 / 14:39

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival Sets Inaugural Lineup; Joe Wright’s ‘Cyrano’ To Open – Full List

The Red Sea International Film Festival has set the lineup for its inaugural edition which runs from December 6-15 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The roster includes 138 titles from 67 countries and will open with MGM’s Joe Wright-directed musical romance Cyrano. The film previously played Telluride and Rome among others and releases domestically on December 31. Closing the Red Sea Fest is the world premiere of Egyptian director Amr Salama’s Bara El Manhag.

Asian World Film Festival Highlights Continent’s Cinema Amid Pandemic Challenges - variety.com - South Korea
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31.10.2021 / 17:31

Asian World Film Festival Highlights Continent’s Cinema Amid Pandemic Challenges

Sharareh Drury administrator“Flabbergasted” is Georges Chamchoum’s choice word to use when thinking of Asia’s disappointingly low Oscar representation, especially given all the masterpieces that have come from the region.Two years after South Korea’s Parasite won best picture, Chamchoum believes events such as the Asian World Film Festival, of which he serves as executive and program director, are essential to raising those statistics moving forward.

Dylan Penn Stuns In Red Hot Dress While Being Honored at SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2021 - www.justjared.com
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30.10.2021 / 05:21

Dylan Penn Stuns In Red Hot Dress While Being Honored at SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2021

Dylan Penn stuns in a red hot dress for the 2021 SCAD Savannah Film Festival on Friday night (October 29) in Savannah, Ga.

'Power of The Dog' Star Kodi Smit-McPhee Is Honored with Discovery Award at Savannah Film Festival - www.justjared.com - county Power
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27.10.2021 / 06:09

'Power of The Dog' Star Kodi Smit-McPhee Is Honored with Discovery Award at Savannah Film Festival

Kodi Smit-McPhee suits up in a sharp red ensemble for the 2021 SCAD Savannah Film Festival on Tuesday night (October 26) in Savannah, Ga.

‘The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic’ Wins Top Awards at El Gouna Film Festival - variety.com - Egypt
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23.10.2021 / 02:41

‘The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic’ Wins Top Awards at El Gouna Film Festival

Naman Ramachandran Teemu Nikki’s Venice and Antalya winner “The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic” won the Golden star for best film at the 5th El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, which wrapped Friday. The award carries a cash prize of $50,000.The film’s lead Petri Poikolainen won best actor, while Maya Vanderbeque, the young star of “Playground,” won best actress.

El Gouna Artistic Director Amir Ramses Steps Down Before Festival Ends - variety.com - Egypt
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20.10.2021 / 22:25

El Gouna Artistic Director Amir Ramses Steps Down Before Festival Ends

Naman Ramachandran Amir Ramses, artistic director of the ongoing El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, has resigned in the final days of the event. It’s believed he may have stepped down due to growing local opposition to Cannes-winning film “Feathers,” by Egyptian filmmaker Omar El Zohairy.The film follows a family thrown into disarray after its patriarch is accidentally turned into a chicken by a magician during a children’s birthday party.

Bentonville Film Festival, Led by Geena Davis, Announces Dates for 2022 Hybrid Event - variety.com - state Arkansas
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19.10.2021 / 22:41

Bentonville Film Festival, Led by Geena Davis, Announces Dates for 2022 Hybrid Event

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterBentonville Film Foundation has announced the organization’s 2022 film festival will take place both virtually and in-person. The live event is being held in Arkansas from June 22 through June 26, while the digital portion will extend through July 3.The Bentonville Film Festival, led by actor Geena Davis, has been running for seven years and aims to amplify female, non-binary, LGBTQIA, BIPOC and people with disabilities in entertainment.

‘Homeland’ Palestinian Actor Mohammad Bakri Cancels El Gouna Festival Visit Over Deportation of Compatriot Said Zagha - variety.com - Egypt - Palestine
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19.10.2021 / 19:29

‘Homeland’ Palestinian Actor Mohammad Bakri Cancels El Gouna Festival Visit Over Deportation of Compatriot Said Zagha

Naman Ramachandran Iconic Palestinian actor-director Mohammad Bakri has canceled his visit to Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival over the issue of U.K.-based Palestinian filmmaker Said Zagha being deported from the country without being allowed to enter.Bakri, whose acting credits include “Homeland,” “The Stranger” and “The Bureau,” was due to be honored with a career achievement award at the festival on Wednesday.However, on Tuesday, Bakri released a statement in Arabic saying he has canceled his

China’s Pingyao Film Festival Awards Final Prizes Amid Deadly Floods, Collapsed City Walls and Idol Fan Pandemonium - variety.com - China - India - Egypt
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19.10.2021 / 03:57

China’s Pingyao Film Festival Awards Final Prizes Amid Deadly Floods, Collapsed City Walls and Idol Fan Pandemonium

Rebecca Davis editorDeadly flooding did not divert this year’s Pingyao International Film Festival from running its full course, with the event drawing to a close Monday with an award ceremony honoring Egyptian director Omar El Zohairy, India’s Natesh Hegde, and China’s Kong Dashan and Wei Shujun with top prizes.Many anticipated that this fifth edition of the festival would be different, given the shifting role of its co-founder and leading light, director Jia Zhangke.

Darren Aronofsky Says He Gets 'the Best Hate Mail Ever' Because of His 2017 Film 'Mother!' - www.justjared.com - Egypt
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19.10.2021 / 02:17

Darren Aronofsky Says He Gets 'the Best Hate Mail Ever' Because of His 2017 Film 'Mother!'

Darren Aronofsky‘s mother! was one of the more polarizing films in the last few years and the director says he still receives hate mail about it!

U.K.-Based Palestinian Filmmaker Said Zagha Deported From Egypt on Way to El Gouna Film Festival - variety.com - Jordan - Egypt - Palestine - city Cairo
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19.10.2021 / 00:37

U.K.-Based Palestinian Filmmaker Said Zagha Deported From Egypt on Way to El Gouna Film Festival

Naman Ramachandran Palestinian filmmaker Said Zagha was turned away by Egyptian authorities in Cairo on his way to the El Gouna Film Festival to pitch his new project.The U.K. permanent resident has a Jordanian passport that indicates he is of Palestinian origin.

Darren Aronofsky on ‘Mother!’ at El Gouna: ‘I Get the Best Hate Mail Ever’ - variety.com - Egypt
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17.10.2021 / 22:05

Darren Aronofsky on ‘Mother!’ at El Gouna: ‘I Get the Best Hate Mail Ever’

Naman Ramachandran It’s been four years since filmmaker Darren Aronofsky unleashed “Mother!” on the world, polarizing critics and audiences, and he’s still fielding questions about it.Aronofsky delivered a masterclass at Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival on Sunday, an event which was delayed by a few hours because the original indoor venue was oversubscribed and the organizers had to move it to the vast outdoor Festival Plaza.The masterclass began on the expected trajectory of a retrospective on

‘We’re Too Good For This’ Director, Cast on Playing Deaf, Disabled Drug Dealers – London Film Festival - variety.com - London
variety.com
16.10.2021 / 11:57

‘We’re Too Good For This’ Director, Cast on Playing Deaf, Disabled Drug Dealers – London Film Festival

K.J. Yossman When a friend told director, writer and actor Missy Malek about a real-life group of disabled drug dealers operating in London, Malek instantly knew she had the makings of a film.“The second I heard it, I was like, ‘Yes, yes, amazing.

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