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First screenshots from Gloria!, first upcoming fiilm co–written and directed by Margherita Vicario. It will premiere on February 2024 and is pending for the Golden Bear of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival.

It is late 18th century in Venice, and in a convent school for girls Teresa, a girl with prophetic gifts, joins forces with some amazing music-makers. They create a new kind of music that is pop, bright and bold, and challenge the ancient and rigid system.

Film description on IMDb and swissfilms commission

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Jane Fonda 74th Venice Film Festival [Sept 1, 2017]

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Jalilvand’s “Beyond the Wall” wins big at Iranian Film Festival New York

February 3, 2024 - 17:59

TEHRAN-The winners of the 2nd Iranian Film Festival New York (IrFFNY) were announced on the last day of the festival, which was held from January 25 to February 2.

This year’s edition of the festival presented a selection of acclaimed and award-winning films from one of the world’s most vital and distinguished national cinemas. From the total of 20 feature and short films presented at the event, five titles won the festival awards, ILNA reported.

“Beyond the Wall” written and directed by Vahid Jalilvand was the big winner of the festival as it won the Special Jury Award and also shared the Audience Award with “Subtraction” by Mani Haghighi.

The third and latest film by Jalilvand, “Beyond the Wall” is about a blind man named Ali who attempts suicide, but is interrupted by his building concierge; he then tells Ali about an escaped woman, named Leila, who is hidden in the building. Ali becomes determined to help Leila.

The film stars Navid Mohammadzadeh and Amir Aghaei, who both worked with Jalilvand in his previous film “No Date, No Signature,” which won the Orizzonti Award for Best Actor and Director at the 74th Venice Film Festival. The other members of the cast include Diana Habibi, Saeed Dakh, Danial Kheirikhah, and Alireza Kamali.

“Beyond the Wall” had earlier received several nominations at the 79th Venice International Festival and Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

The other movie that won the Audience Award, “Subtraction,” happens in downtown Tehran where Farzaneh, a young driving instructor, spots her husband, Jalal, walking into a woman’s apartment. When she confronts him, Jalal claims he was out of town for work. He decides to check out the building for himself. There, he meets a woman who is the spitting image of Farzaneh. Her name is Bita. Stunned, the two compare family photos: Bita’s husband also looks identical to Jalal.

Navid Mohammadzadeh, Taraneh Alidoosti, Ali Bagheri, Saeed Changizian, and Gilda Vishki are in the cast among others.

The Best Film Award went to “Empty Nets” by Behrooz Karamizade. An Iran-Germany co-production, it tells the story of Amir and Narges, who have found genuine love in their coastal hometown near the Caspian Sea. However, to gain the approval of Narges' wealthy family, Amir requires a significant amount of money urgently. Faced with limited options, he secures a job at a nearby fishery, embarking on a perilous yet profitable venture involving the illicit smuggling of black-market caviar.

Hamidreza Abbasi and Sadaf Asgari play the main roles in the film that won the special jury award at the 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Czech last July.

“A Childless Village” by Reza Jamali received the Artistic or Technical Achievement Award. As suggested by the title, the funny film-in-film comedy is about a small rural village, where no children have been born for a while and all the men assume that it is the fault of the women. 

Two decades ago, old filmmaker Kazem came to this remote rural village to make a documentary about the barrenness of the village women. But the village women wanted to protect their dignity, so they stole and burnt the footage.

By today, the villagers have found out that the men are sterile and there is nothing wrong with the women. With the help of his assistant, Kazem tries to record some interviews with the infertile men to unfold the truth in a new movie, but this turns out in many ways to be a Mission: Impossible.

The Best Short Film Award was given to “Nietzschean Suicide” written and directed by Payam Kurdistani. 

A suicide pharmacy owner tries to delay the suicide of the only midwife in his city until after his pregnant wife gives birth. Out of his efforts comes a novel suicide method that can revive his customers’ will to live.

Sal Galofaro, Tabassom Ostad, and Rory O’Brien play in the 15-minute flick

The Iranian Film Festival New York aims to unite two strands of Iranian moviemaking – the classic art-house Iranian cinema beloved by cinephiles around the world and new cutting-edge works that showcase the adventurousness and daring nature of younger Iranian directors.

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Film Friday: 5 movie selections of the week!

This week’s WhatsOn editorial is back with a selective listing of the films which you can watch to make your weekend interesting and have some quality time with your loved ones! Tama Sarker writes 1.Emily the Criminal The American crime drama Emily the Criminal was written and directed by John Patton Ford. Gina Gershon, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Theo Rossi, and Aubrey Plaza are the main actors. It had its Sundance Film Festival premiere on January 24, 2022, and Vertical Entertainment and Roadside Attractions released it in the US on August 12, 2022. The story of a girl, Emily (Aubrey Plaza) who is unable to get employment, due to a small criminal record and her heavy student debt, she accepts a sketchy job as a "dummy shopper," purchasing things with stolen credit cards. However, following a string of fruitless job interviews, Emily finds herself drawn to her mentor Youcef and the quick money and illegal thrills of black market entrepreneurship. https://youtu.be/Xzf1YCEkLDI 2. Don't Worry Darling Adapted on a narrative by Carey Van Dyke, Shane Van Dyke, and Silberman, the script for Olivia Wilde's 2022 American psychological thriller film Don't Worry Darling was written by Katie Silberman. Renowned stars like Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Wilde, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne, Nick Kroll, and Chris Pine are among the ensemble cast members in the movie. The story is about A 1950s housewife who lives with her husband in an experimental utopian village and starts to think that his glitzy business might be harboring unsettling secrets. The movie made its international premiere on September 5, 2022, at the 79th Venice International Film Festival. On September 23, 2022, it is slated for distribution in the US. https://youtu.be/FgmnKsED-jU 3. Emergency Declaration Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-Yeon, and Kim Nam-Gil star in the disaster-action movie Emergency Declaration (Korean: Bisang Seoneon), which was produced by Han Jae-rim. The movie is based on an actual aviation accident where an aircraft issued a high warning and ordered a safe landing. In the storyline, Korean authorities learn that a suspect recently boarded a plane overseas headed for the United States while looking into a terrorism threat that becomes viral online. On July 16, 2021, the movie had its world premiere at the out-of-competition section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival. On August 3, 2022, it had its South Korean theatrical debut. https://youtu.be/ZHN9bN7PyLA 4. Gangubai Kathiawadi The movie Gangubai Kathiawadi is a biographical crime drama Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the director and producer of this film. Alia Bhatt plays the title role in the movie, and Ajay Devgn, Shantanu Maheshwari, and Vijay Raaz also play significant roles. A modest girl from Kathiawad who had no choice but to accept destiny's ways and make it work to her advantage is portrayed as rising to prominence in the movie. Madhu, a young woman, is compelled to become a prostitute against her choice. Rashmibai, the madame of the brothel, tortures her since she won't become a prostitute. Later, it is advised that she ask Gangubai to influence Madhu. Gangubai Kathiawadi had its world premiere on 16 February at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival. On February 25, 2022, the movie was officially released. https://youtu.be/N1ZwRv3vJJY 5. Anek Action thriller Anek, which translates to "many," is an Indian Hindi-language movie that was written, produced, and directed by Anubhav Sinha. The lead character of the film is a secret agent official, who is dispatched to India's Northeast region in order to broker a peace agreement between the government and the North East separatist factions, who also want to leave India. The movie follows Joshua's trek through the violent northeast, as he tries to broker a truce with the leader of the most militant organization, Tiger Sangha. Ayushmann Khurrana, the film's star played the leading role, Anek was released in worldwide cinemas on 27 May 2022. https://youtu.be/Vhldo272vO8 Read the full article

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DR400: 74th Primetime Emmy Awards: Winners & Ceremony Recap

In our 400th episode David, John and Kyle discuss all the Don't Worry Darling drama from the Venice Film Festival including spitgate (2:20). We also recap and discuss everything from the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards including all the big winners, how host Kenan Thompson did and the big moments from the telecast (17:30). Finally, we have quick check-ins on The Resort, Hard West 2 and The Patient (58:40).

This episode was originally recorded on September 13th on Twitch and can be replayed on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on social media! 

Here is a freshly posted brand new episode of Dual Redundancy!

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The prestigious award

The upcoming Cannes Film Festival’s event date might be delayed later in summer from its regularly scheduled date in May.France’s Cannes Film Festival is an annual film festival which is held to preview all the new movies of all genres. Only invited guests are allowed to attend the event at the  Festivals The Cannes Film Festival is one of the five big festivals, along with the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada, the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany, the Venice Film Festival in Italy, and the Sundance Film Festival in the United States.

The upcoming 74th annual film festival was originally scheduled for 11 May to 22 May. The event‘’s spokesman recently told Agence France-Presse that it could be postponed for any future date between the end of June to the end of July.China Crosslinked Shrink Film Manufacturers The 2020 Cannes Film Festival was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, the Venice Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival managed to organize the event under strict COVID-19 protocols.In 1938 the film festival was founded by historian Philippe Erlanger and film journalist Robert Favre Le Bret. Soon after the launch, the United Kingdom and France announced war against Germany, which later sparked the Second World War.

The film festival was re-launched on 20 September 1946, and over 21 countries participated in the event. Within a few years, the festival gained much popularity and became a huge attraction for press and tourism. The event became a source of high-profile scandals and was also developing the artistic aspects. The prestigious award, ;Palme Or was created in 1955.

The huge film festival attracts around 45,000 people every year. It is also a big hots pot for journalists. Cannes Film Festival is organized by many producers, including distributors, programmers, buyers, and film producers. Hence, the event is one of the greatest marketplaces for the industry people.2021 has a great list of upcoming films that could participate in the 74th Cannes Film Festival. Hopefully, unlike last year, the management manages to organize the event. Hollywood and its fans are impatiently waiting for it.        

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74th Venice Film Festival

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REDCARPET - 74th VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

Julia Haghjoo - KAVIAR GAUCHE Tiffany Ann Hsu - TONY WARD Couture Noha Nabil - LA BOURJOISIE Hikari Mori - GUCCI Jane Fonda - MARCHESA Matilda de Angelis - PHILOSOPHY by Lorenzo Serafini Jennifer Lawrence -  DIOR Haute Couture Caroline Daur - DOLCE&GABBANA

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Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland walk the red carpet ahead of the 'The Leisure Seeker (Ella & John)' screening during the 74th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 3, 2017 in Venice, Italy.

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Coco Rocha wearing a Zac Posen Spring 2017 lace dress at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Gala Dinner on Tuesday (5th September).

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Jennifer Lawrence signing autographs at the 74th Venice film festival (september 5) Credit photos IG: @jenlawrence.fan

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MOTHER! di DARREN ARONOFSKY con Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Ed Harris Usa / 120’  - Irene

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Jane Fonda and Robert Redford walk the red carpet ahead of the 'Our Souls At Night' screening during the 74th Venice Film Festival [Sept 1, 2017]

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Guillermo Del Toro at the 74th Venice Film Festival 

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Entertainment Spotlight: Bethany Antonia, Get Even

British actress Bethany Antonia plays Margot Rivers in Get Even, a new thriller series adapted from Gretchen McNeil’s Don’t Get Mad books. The show follows a group of girls who come together as DGM (Don’t Get Mad) to expose school bullies; when they realize they’re being framed for the murder of one of their targets, they set out to uncover the truth. Bethany spent her formative years in rural France, before returning to her hometown of Birmingham, UK, as a teen, and landing her first role in a short film of The Tempest for The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. She went on to land roles on TV in BBC’s Doctors and Channel 4’s Stath Lets Flats, and in the film Pin Cushion, which premiered at the 74th Venice International Film Festival. Bethany is an advocate for social justice issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement, LGBTQIA+ rights, veganism, wildlife conservation, and sustainable living practices. 

What kind of research did you do for the role of Margot? Had you read the books before taking the role?

I read both of the books! I read them once after my first callback for the show, and then again while we were filming. I absolutely love the books. There’s something so special about doing a series that’s based on a book and flying through trying to find out what’s going to happen to your character. Margot is also the only American in a British school, so I spent a lot of time thinking about her background and trying to piece together what her story was before we meet her as part of DGM.

Margot is described as shy, but she’s also the brains behind a group that seeks to stop bullying. What drew you to the role?

I got attached to Margot right off the back of reading the audition sides. Her character is everything I wished I’d gotten to see more of when I was younger. A young black girl who is shy, into gaming, and isn’t sassy or argumentative in a lead role? Sign me UP. I just adored the concept for the entire show. I loved the idea of these four teenage girls setting up a secret society in their school because straight away, I saw the bigger picture of what they were doing. It’s telling young girls to stand up for what they believe in and not to be afraid to take matters into their own hands despite living in a world that repeatedly tells them to do otherwise. It felt so empowering, and I was just so determined to be a part of it.

When you hear Black Excellence, what or who comes to mind?

Black Excellence for me is confidence. It’s power and resilience. It’s excelling in your particular area of the industry and leading by an example that others can follow. When I think of black excellence, I think of Michaela Coel, a woman who is completely changing the game in the industry right now. I have been a massive fan of hers since watching her first show, Chewing Gum, but I am so glad she is getting the global recognition she deserves off the back of I May Destroy You. It was one of the best pieces of television I have ever seen.

What role do you think film/tv/radio should have regarding social realities in Britain? What needs to change?

I think that every single form of media should be an accurate depiction of the world we live in. Any individual should be able to tune in at any given time and see themselves represented in some way, shape, or form. Anything less than that, and we have failed. We have been failing for a really long time in Britain. Tuning into the media has felt like an artist painting a blank canvas paint with little droplets of colour for effect for too long. We need to move away from the idea that the stories of white, straight, slim, able-bodied people are the only stories that need to be told, and start reflecting the realities of our country, which is so beautifully diverse.

How do you deal with a bad day, and how do you like to celebrate the good ones?

If I’m having a bad day, I like to do a complete reset: switch off from social media for a few hours, take a hot bath with a face mask or two, pamper myself, listen to a podcast or read a really good book, eat some of my favourite foods, and just take care of myself. Finding time to practice self-care for yourself is something I think is really important. So I do a complete brain reset and remind myself that tomorrow is a brand new day, and none of the day’s bad-day energy has to carry itself onto the next. I like to celebrate the good ones with my family and friends around me, making sure I’m really present and enjoying the moment, being grateful for whatever it is we’re celebrating.

Do you have any advice for young Black women looking to get into acting?

I’d love to get a whole room full of young Black women together and just tell them over and over again that they’re enough. This industry can feel impossible to break into for most up and coming actors, but for Black women, that’s especially true. It’s hard to envision yourself in a career that hasn’t been visible for you. Breaking down the door is only half of the battle. Once you’re in, there’s a million and one more challenges that come as a direct result of being a Black woman. I’d tell them to find confidence in themselves and their abilities, the kind of confidence that comes from within that nobody can take away from them, even if they have to fake it at first. I’d tell them to be proactive and take their careers into their own hands, to look into what they’re doing now and consider if it’s truly benefitting them for the kind of work they want to be doing. And finally, I would tell them to cling onto their love of acting with everything they have. Even if it feels like you’re not hitting the kind of goals you want to be hitting yet. Nobody can take your love of this craft away from you.

If you could choose any book that you’ve read to be adapted into film or tv, which book would you choose, and who would you play?

I read an amazing book recently called While I Was Sleeping by Dani Atkins, and I’ve not stopped thinking about it for weeks. It’s about this young girl named Maddie who wakes up from a coma thinking a few minutes have passed, but actually, six YEARS have passed. She was due to be married and have a baby, and she wakes up to find that her whole life has essentially happened without her while she’s been asleep. In my head, the whole book has already played out as a film over and over, with me as Maddie, ha! It could be so beautifully adapted.

Which song always manages to get you up in the morning?

“You Can Get It If You Really Want” by Desmond Decker. Every single time.

Thanks for taking the time, Bethany! Get Even is now streaming on Netflix.

Photo: Michael Shelford

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Matthias Schoenaerts at 74th Venice Film Festival (9/9/2017)