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Marlene Dietrich - The Queer Icon

Marie Magdalene "Marlene" Dietrich (born in Berlin, Germany on 27 December 1901) was a German-born actress who often blurred the feminine and masculine, making her "The Queer Icon."

Dietrich's earliest appearances were as a chorus girl in 1922. Making film history, she was cast in Germany’s first talkie The Blue Angel (1930) by director Josef von Sternberg. With the success of the movie, von Sternberg took her to Hollywood under contract to Paramount Pictures. She soon had hits like Morocco (1930) and Shanghai Express (1932).

When war broke, she set up a fund to help Jews and dissidents and toured extensively for the allied effort. After the war, she limited her cinematic life.

In 1953, Dietrich appeared live at Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas. This was so successful that she also appeared at Café de Paris in London and Broadway.

She continued to tour as a marquee performer until 1975, when she fell onstage. She spent her final years mostly bedridden, passing away at 90 in her Paris flat from kidney failure.

Legacy:

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for Morocco (1930) and a Golden Globe Best Actress for Witness for the Prosecution (1958)

Received a Special David at the David di Donatello Awards for Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)

Given a Special Tony Award in 1968

Received German Film Awards Honorary Award in 1980

Is the namesake for asteroid 1010 Marlene in 1923

Inspired the Marlene pants in 1932

Has a Mercedes-Benz model, the 500K Marlene, named after her in 1936

Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1947, the Commander of the Legion of Honour in 1950 and Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters in 1983 from France, the Order of Leopold in 1965 from Belgium, and Medal of Valor of the State of Israel in 1965

Published an autobiography Nehmt nur mein Leben in 1979

Granted the Council of Fashion Designers of America Lifetime Achievement Award in 1986

Honored with a plaque at her birth site in 1992 and became an honorary Berlin citizen in 2002

Has a permanent exhibit at Deutsche Kinemathek, the Marlene Dietrich Collection Berlin, since 1993

Ranked #60 in Empire's 100 Sexiest Stars in Film History in 1995

Honored with street names: the Marlene-Dietrich-Straße in Munich, Dusseldorf, Weimar, Ingolstadt, and Neu-Ulm, the Marlene-Dietrich-Allee in Potsdam, the Marlene-Dietrich-Platz in Berlin in 1997, and Place Marlène-Dietrich in Paris in 2002

Commemorated by Deutsche Post with a stamp in 1997

Listed 43rd in Entertainment Weekly's 100 Greatest Movie Stars of All Time in 1998

Depicted in a musical, Marlene on the West End in 1997 and Broadway in 1999, and a biopic, Marlene (2000)

Named 9th-greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema in 1999 by the American Film Institute

Inducted in the Online Film and Television Association Hall of Fame in 2003

Honored by Montblanc with a fountain pen in 2007 and by Swarovski with a dress in 2017

Awarded a star in Berlin's Boulevard der Stars in 2010

Honored with a Google Doodle on her 116th birthday in 2017

Honored as Turner Classic Movies Star of the Month for May 2018

Featured in songs, including Suzanne Vega's "Marlene on the Wall" (1985), Peter Murphy's "Marlene Dietrich's Favourite Poem" (1989), Black Midi's "Marlene Dietrich" (2021)

Depicted onstage in Marlène Dietrich, The Blue Angel's White Nights in 2017 at Théâtre Trévise and Marlene in Hollywood in 2023 at Theater Lindenhof

Featured in exhibits, such as "Marlene Dietrich, Creation of a Myth" at Palais Galliera in 2003, "Marlene Dietrich: Dressed for the Image" at National Portrait Gallery in 2017, "Play the Part: Marlene Dietrich" at International Center of Photography in 2023

Is a muse for designers, including Vivienne Westwood, Thierry Mugler, Jason Wu, Max Mara, David Koma, and Dior

Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6400 Hollywood Boulevard for motion picture

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Best Documentary Short Film Nominees for the 96th Academy Awards (2024, listed in order of appearance in the shorts package)

This blog, since 2013, has been the site of my write-ups to the Oscar-nominated short film packages – a personal tradition for myself and for this blog. This omnibus write-up goes with my thanks to the Regency South Coast Village in Santa Ana, California for providing all three Oscar-nominated short film packages.

If you are an American or Canadian resident interested in supporting the short film filmmakers in theaters (and you should, as very few of those who work in short films are as affluent as your big-name directors and actors), check your local participating theaters here.

Without further ado, here are the nominees for the Best Documentary Short Film at this year’s Oscars. The write-ups for the Live Action and Animated Short categories are coming soon. Non-American films predominantly in a language other than English are listed with their nation(s) of origin.

Năi Nai & Wài Pó (2023)

Rarely do both sides of one’s family ever meet. You might expect them to mingle at weddings and funerals. But cohabitation? Such is the case with Taiwanese American director Sean Wang’s two grandmothers in Năi Nai & Wài Pó (paternal and maternal grandmother, respectively), available worldwide on Disney+ and Hulu. Wishing to live closer to family, Wang moved in with his grandmothers Yi Yan Fuei (Năi Nai) and Chang Li Hua (Wài Pó) in their California household during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. His grandmothers rarely leave the house, even for groceries, and keep their heavy curtains drawn at all hours. As thin beams of sunlight barely stream through the interior’s earthy colors, both grandmothers continue to read the newspaper, sing traditional Chinese music, do their own cooking (I assume someone drops off groceries for them), tease each other about farting in bed, and reflect on their families and their pasts. They know that there are fewer tomorrows remaining, but that will not stop them from living joyously and with love for their grandson, who, though off-screen, they converse with throughout the shoot.

Qualifying for the Academy Awards by wining Best Documentary Short at SXSW in 2023 (in addition to the equivalent prize at AFI Fest), Năi Nai & Wài Pó freely admits that its subjects are playing up their act for their grandson. Observational cinema this is not. But in their sense of exaggerated play there exists a twofold acknowledgement. First, as Năi Nai states, “the days we spend feeling pain and the days we spend feeling joy are the same days spent. So, I’m going to choose joy.” And perhaps most meaningfully to Wang, their playing for the camera is one of many ways they express their love for their grandson. It is an elevated home video, a loving portrait, and a reminder to cherish those who loved us into being.

My rating: 7.5/10

The Barber of Little Rock (2023)

People Trust in Little Rock, Arkansas is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). In other words, it is a non-profit – partially funded by the American federal government – to address issues in creating economic growth and opportunities in some of the most underserved communities in the nation through loans, emergency financial assistance, and housing subsidies. People Trust and its President, Arlo Washington, are the subjects of The Barber of Little Rock (available for free online through The New Yorker), directed by John Hoffman (2021’s Fauci) and Christine Turner (2021’s Lynching Postcards: 'Token of A Great Day'). The film, Oscar-qualified by winning the Grand Prize for Documentary Short at Indy Shorts International Film Festival (Indiana), requires a wealth of context to the issues that it raises, but does not always provide enough – especially how municipal, state, and regional history impacts racism in banking, and vice versa.

Arlo Washington is a fascinating, wonderfully-intentioned person, but the movie spends too much time with him directly stating the piece’s thesis about financial equality and generational poverty to the camera. Most compelling of all were some of the individual appointments at People Trust of regular people simply looking for financial relief or a loan to kickstart a business or make their rent payments. So too Washington's barbering training school – especially a scene when two students are asked to look intently at the other’s faces, to understand the other’s struggles simply through quiet observation. Arlo Washington figures in many of these scenes as well, and those scenes reveal as much, if not more, about the lives of People Trust’s clients than any of his brief lectures can accomplish. Hoffman and Turner clearly had deeply cinematic material to work with that could empower their messaging, and it is a shame they are unable to fully utilize it.

My rating: 7/10

Island in Between (2023, Taiwan)

Ten kilometers away from the Chinese city of Xiamen lies Kinmen, a group of islands under control of Taiwan (the island of Taiwan is 187 kilometers away). Directed and narrated by S. Leo Chiang and distributed by The New York Times, Island in Between is Chiang’s meditation on not only Kinmen’s precarious geography and its political status, but his own identity of being American, Chinese, and Taiwanese – three separate identities that interconnect, but are forever distinct. Like many viewers, I was unaware of Kinmen’s existence before viewing Island in Between. This film is most valuable in introducing audiences to a place in some ways frozen in the mid-twentieth century, not so much capturing the spirit of the place and understanding its history.

During visits to mainland China in the late 2000s, Chiang, Taiwanese-born and American-raised, was struck by how vibrant the mainland was – something unrecognizable from “the communist wasteland [he] learned about in school.” In the years since, the crackdown on Hong Kong’s democracy, the COVID-19 pandemic, and increased political tensions between China and Taiwan have complicated his feelings towards the mainland. As a Vietnamese American, I easily saw parallels between how the younger diaspora views our so-called “motherland”, what we are taught, and how older generations perceive their original home. Even among generations, there are divisions in how we feel about the motherland. But Chiang has the additional complication of being caught between three nations important to his being. If anything, his mentions about his parents and their views feels far too cursory, as they are the ones most responsible for shaping his views about American/Chinese/Taiwanese tensions. One hopes this film is not a harbinger of things to come, as beached tanks rust on the placid Kinmen shore.

My rating: 7/10

The ABCs of Book Banning (2023)

As of the publication of this omnibus write-up, bans and challenges to books in libraries and schools have spiked since 2021. These book challenges, often taken up by parents and certain religious organizations, have disproportionately targeted books by and/or about LGBTQ+ and non-white (especially black) people. Stepping into the debate is MTV Documentary Films’ The ABCs of Book Banning (available on Paramount+), directed by Sheila Nevins, Trish Adlesic, and Nazenet Habtezgh. Unfortunately, the film advocates against book challenges in the most stultifyingly artless way. Early on, a title card reveals that the filmmakers will ask about book banning and restrictions from a group that we have heard little from: children. An honorable approach, but the interview snippets found in The ABCs of Book Banning are repetitive and seem rehearsed – children, aghast at the notion that a selected book is a target, offer reasons why book banning is a terrible idea. Nothing Americans have not heard before. Breaking up their interviews are images of book covers, followed by a brief quotation from said book, and an amateurish “BANNED” or “CHALLENGED” banner in red over the book. Sometimes, cheap animation depicting that book’s passage appears; the placement of these animated sequences has no rhyme or reason.

Damningly, this is a film in search of a structure. A handful of authors whose books have been banned from libraries or schools show up to introduce themselves over what appears to be an interview over Zoom. They say a few sentences about why book banning is terrible and we never hear from them again in the film – a complete waste. I suspect these authors recorded longer interviews, but there is almost nothing that remains of those interviews in the final product. This is a film for those who agree with its premise, have no cinematic taste, and are tediously self-satisfied in how they express their political views.

My rating: 4/10

The Last Repair Shop (2023)

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the last major city school district in the United States to offer free musical instrument repair to its students. From the Los Angeles Times and Searchlight Pictures comes Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers’ The Last Repair Shop (also available on Disney+ and Hulu), which takes us to LAUSD’s repair shop. Just short of the 40-minute limit for short films, The Last Repair Shop curiously tells the viewer preciously little about the shop itself (what are the challenges it is facing, and why is the last of its kind?). Proudfoot and Bowers – both previously nominated in this category for A Concerto Is a Conversation (2021; also available online thanks to The New York Times) – adopt much of the same style as their previous nominee. Both films share talking heads in shallow focus and snappy editing. These aspects sometimes made A Concerto Is a Conversation incohesive, but they work immensely better for The Last Repair Shop. It also helps that The Last Repair Shop, which slowly reveals itself to also be a portrait of a rarely-seen side to L.A., has a clear structure that the viewer can discern early on.

What carries The Last Repair Shop are the life-affirming conversations we have with the four principal interview subjects, all of whom work in a different department at the shop – Dana Atkinson (strings), Paty Moreno (brass), Duane Michaels (woodwinds), and Steve Bagmanyan (pianos; also the shop supervisor, and who inspired the film as he tuned pianos at Bowers’ high school). Whether they play an instrument or not, all four recognize music’s ability to better understand ourselves and others, and as “one of the best things that humans do.” The addition of student voices to the film – especially when one realizes that the repair shop employees almost never hear back from the children whose instruments they repair – strengthens a connection, however distant, through music. The Last Repair Shop’s final minutes provide it that final cinematic touch you might have anticipated, an affirmation of why those who speak the language of music hold it so dear.

My rating: 8.5/10

^ Based on my personal imdb rating. My interpretation of that ratings system can be found in the “Ratings system” page on my blog. Half-points are always rounded down.

From previous years: 88th Academy Awards (2016) 89th (2017) 90th (2018) 91st (2019) 92nd (2020) 93rd (2021) 94th (2022) 95th (2023)

For more of my reviews tagged “My Movie Odyssey”, check out the tag of the same name on my blog.

#Nai Nai and Wai Po #The Barber of Little Rock #Island in Between #The ABCs of Book Banning #The Last Repair Shop #Sean Wang #John Hoffman #Christine Turner #S. Leo Chiang #Sheila Nevins #Trish Adlesic #Nazenet Habtezgh #Ben Proudfoot #Kris Bowers #96th Academy Awards #Oscars #31 Days of Oscar #My Movie Odyssey

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Disney, Altitude, Mubi win top prizes at The Big Screen Awards 2022

The Walt Disney Company, Altitude, Paramount Pictures and Mubi were among the winners at The Big Screen Awards, which recognises excellence in UK marketing, distribution, publicity and exhibition.

The Big Screen Awards were rebranded from the Screen Awards, last held in 2019, and were unveiled tonight (November 24) at a ceremony in The Brewery, London, with comedian Phil Wang on hosting duties.

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures UK & Ireland won a special distributor of the decade award, recognising 10 years of achievement. The company has released 145 titles in theatres since 2013 totalling £2.21bn at the UK and Ireland box office, making it the decade’s top distributor with a 20.5% share. The award was collected by Lee Jury, senior vice president of studio content marketing and co-head of Walt Disney Studios UK/EMEA.

The distributor of year – independent award went to Altitude, which was praised for its support of cinemas coming out of the pandemic, including the release of Minari into cinemas when venues reopened last year. “[They] gave cinema audiences something to come back for at a time when new product was badly needed,” said one judge.

Paramount Pictures UK picked up the new blockbuster of the year award for Top Gun: Maverick. The award shines a spotlight on the studio campaigns that galvanised audiences to return to cinemas. Top Gun grossed a huge $102m at the UK box office after star Tom Cruise held out for its cinema release during Covid.

Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast, released in the UK by Universal, won the best British film award, voted for in an online poll by readers from a shortlist selected by Screen International’s senior editors. Jamie Dornan and Jude Hill appeared by video link to accept the award.

PHD UK & Warner Bros won theatrical campaign of the year (200 sites and over) for The Batman, with judges praising the villain-centric approach taken as ”ballsy”, “striking” and “brave”.

Mubi won theatrical campaign of the year for a title released into 199 sites or under as well as the international feature film campaign of the year awards for The Worst Person In The World. The film passed £1m at the UK and Ireland box office, in part due to a “cheesy but brilliant” Valentine’s Day marketing campaign.

Documentary campaign went to Dartmouth Films for Eric Ravilious: Drawn To War, with event cinema campaign going to Empire Street Productions and National Theatre Live for NT Live: Prima Facie, which starred Jodie Comer and was seen by more than 300,000 people.

For this year’s rebranded awards, several new prizes were introduced, including breakthrough British filmmaker, which went to Boiling Point director Philip Barantini, and breakthrough British actor, awarded to Honor Swinton Byrne, who most recently starred in Joanna Hogg’s The Eternal Daughter and The Souvenir films.

There were three other new categories for 2022. Big screen event of the year went to the 2022 edition of the Glasgow Film Festival, which achieved a record high of 73% audience capacity on its first in-person edition post-Covid.

The green screen award, honouring a company that put sustainable practices first, went to Lewes-based independent cinema Depot. The diversity and inclusion initiative prize, recognising inspirational work towards creating a more inclusive industry, was awarded to the BFI London Film Festival’s critics mentorship programme.

Other returning awards included PR campaign of the year, which was won by Premier’s “smart, funky and funny” campaign for Prano Bailey-Bond’s horror Censor.

The cinema of the year prizes went to Ilkley Cinema (for 24 screens and under) and Cineworld Basildon (for 25 screens and over).

Vue Entertainment won cinema marketing campaign of the year for ’Get Lost in Great Stories — Jurassic World Dominion’.

Cineworld’s Olivia Ter-Berg won the industry rising star category; Picturehouse Entertainment & Intermission Film took home the ever-competitive poster of the year prize for The Reason I Jump; Ali & Ava won trailer of the year for Altitude and Intermission Film; and Into Film & Universal Pictures UK won brand partnership of the year for their No Time To Die schools marketing partnership.

Finally, the Cinema First achievement award went to cinema programmer Roy Gower, who worked at ABC Cinemas (which became Cineworld in 2006) from 1975 to 2014, before joining Everyman Cinemas, where he worked as director of film until his retirement in 2021.

The full list of nominations is here.

Sponsors for the evening included: Eikon, MediCinema and Powster. The event was in association with Cinema First and the UK Cinema Association.

The full list of winners: Screen Daily

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Remember… Brian will post Jamie’s and wee Jude’s thank-you video if/when it’s available. 🍿

#Tait rhymes with hat #Good times #BelfastMovie #Awards #Winner #The Big Screen Awards #BigScreen22 #Screen Daily #24 November 2022 #Twitter #My screenrecording #Campaign To Shorten Awards Season

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ISTG the movie distribution companies in Brazil are so incredibly out of touch. I know exactly what is the thought process behind their decisions, but it's such a misguided, trapped in a bubble kind of thought process, I just can't believe it.

Take Poor Things. A movie that has won many awards in international film festivals and has many famous actors in it, therefore it is a great draw for cinema goers.

It was scheduled to premiere in here last month. Fantastic. It was the most talked about movie of the festival circuit at that point, expectations were high, and it was a priority in every "cinephile" list.

Obviously though, they had to postpone it, because one of the film festivals in the country acquired rights for the country premiere. That would be totally fine if they postponed it to november or early december. But they instead postponed it to FEBRUARY!

And it's ALWAYS like this. It's always february, because in the minds of the distributors they count on the fact that festival buzz will translate into oscar buzz, and if in september this movie was gonna sell among niche independent cinema fans, a movie that is nominated for an oscar, will attract many more people, because everyone wants to watch the oscar movies, right?

Well, here are the problems these distributors don't seem to understand:

1 - Festival buzz seldom translates into oscar buzz, Parasite was an outlier, many times, IF these festival darlings get nominations, they are for technical and script awards and not the major awards (best picture, and acting categories). These awards tend to be ignored by normies who watch the oscars. And the people who care about the movies in these categories tend to belong to that cinephile niche anyway, so they would have probably watched it before the award season no matter what.

2 - I cannot stress enough how little people care for movies and awards in the real world. Literally yesterday a coworker of mine (mind you, a coworker that watches a fair share of movies) asked me if I had ever heard of a movies called Everything Everywhere All at Once, I scoffed and said obviously yes, it had won the best picture award at the last oscar. He was really surprised by this information and said he literally had never heard of it until now. That is how little normal people care about awards, you are not gonna attract a bigger audience for this even if it is nominated for best picture, let alone best original script.

3 - People are going less and less to the cinema, even big fans of films. One way to ensure that people go watch a film in a cinema is to leave no other choice. I watched Pearl at home instead of in a cinema because I simply was not willing to wait 3 months, when it was already available online. We, the cinema fans, wanna be in on the hype when everyone else is, we have favorites of the year lists to make, and we want to make sure we have watched as many of the good ones as possible, and are simply not willing to wait until the following year. Other people are even less likely to see a movie in a theater if they can just watch it at home, cinema fans forget that most people just see movies to pass time, they prefer streaming anyway.

Doing this kind of postponing is a gamble that most of the time does not pay off. But distributors don't really know how normal people who are not obsessed with movies behave. They are in a bubble and take for granted that everyone will wait to watch a movie in theater, they think everyone pays attention to the movie awards, and in the process they lose the interest of the one niche they were certain to catch if they played their cards earlier.

If Poor Things comes out on VOD before february, I'm sure I'm not gonna sit and wait here while everyone else in the world is having fun.

#about me #cinema #brazil #rant

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Profiles of Pride: June 28th! 🏳️‍🌈Rhys Ernst🏳️‍🌈

Rhys Ernst is an American film producer and director. A trans man, his work explores transgender identity. He is best known for his work on transgender-related television shows, serving as an associate producer on Transparent and the director of its documentary spin-off This is Me. He is also known for his controversial debut feature film Adam.

Ernst transitioned at the age of 25. He has explained that media was his way of discovering queer identities, particularly MTV in his childhood and New Queer Cinema as he got older; these films also helped him "imagine a future" that seemed otherwise inaccessible from his hometown in North Carolina. He graduated from Hampshire College in 2004, with a BA in film; his graduation film was "The Drive North", which won an award at the Chicago International Film Festival. He then received an Master of Fine Arts from CalArts in 2011. His thesis film, "The Thing", premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2012. Between degrees, he served as associate producer of the Logo series Coming Out Stories.

His directorial debut feature film was Adam in 2019. About half of the film's cast and crew were trans, with a majority of the cast being queer. The film received positive critical reviews upon its release at Sundance, but the outlook became more negative soon thereafter and the film was seen as controversial due to "queer missteps". Before the film was released, Ernst wrote a Medium article about his own apprehension towards receiving the script and thinking it would be offensive, saying he was "pleasantly surprised". Ernst and the film were compared by them.'s Sarah Fonseca to Rainer Werner Fassbinder's Fox and His Friends (1975) and Jamie Babbit's But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) because of this negative response from the queer community it aims to represent. Adam is based on Ariel Schrag's 2014 novel of the same name, which was received with outcry from the trans community, as it follows a privileged white, heterosexual, cisgender man as he pretends to be a trans man so that he can date a lesbian. There were also "accusations of questionable on-set conduct." However, some queer critics also defended the film as art.

Ernst and critics defend Adam as having a nuance and being a reminder to trans people that life improved significantly in the time between its 2006 setting and 2019 release. Ernst has claimed that queer audiences at screenings react positively while the response from reviewers online "is so totally disparate and opposite from that. It's almost like cognitive dissonance", telling them. that appreciating the film is "really hard until people have a chance to see the film for themselves and really be able to have a real conversation about it", saying that he wants to start a conversation through the film. Hundreds of Twitter and Instagram posts, as well as several Change.org petitions, have called for the film to be boycotted or banned, due to being "deeply transphobic and lesbianphobic." BuzzFeed News describes the film as a "boundary-pushing artwork by and about underrepresented communities", with a representative of its distributor Wolfe Releasing and Ernst both saying they want to open a space for queer artists to tell whatever stories they want, with Ernst saying he especially does not want to be restricted to positive trans stories.

While working on Transparent, Ernst spoke about his disappointment that though trans stories were increasingly being told in media, these were almost always stories of trans women, saying that, "within the trans community, there's a bit of pressure for trans masculine people to take the back seat." In the same interview, when asked about the casting of cisgender actor Jeffrey Tambor in the lead role, Ernst opined that when it is clear a work (comparing Transparent to Boys Don't Cry) has put in effort to be inclusive behind the camera and work on advancing trans causes, "the casting becomes less consequential".

#Rhys Ernst #Pride #Pride Month #Trans Pride #Trans Rights #Trans Rights Are Human Rights #LGBTQIA+#Pride 2023 #June 28th

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Rodez (Excerpt) • Stefano Miraglia (FR-IT, 2017, digital, 3') from Collectif Jeune Cinema on Vimeo.

2017 / 3' / silent / distributed by Collectif Jeune Cinéma catalogue.cjcinema.org/fr/film/rodez-1110 derives.tv/constellation/miraglia/ stefanomiraglia.eu

Une exploration de la cathédrale de Rodez et de ses vitraux : figures en prière et imagerie scientifique. Une étude sur la couleur, la répétition et le clignotement, composée de 292 photographies.

An exploration of Rodez Cathedral and its stained glass windows: praying figures and scientific imagery. A study on color, repetition and flickering consisting of 292 photographs.

"A stunning piece of ecclesial psychedelia!" Sarah Bliss

Screenings & exhibitions: 2022/07 La Karavane, France 2021/07 Non-event [online] 2021/07 Cinema Zero, Italy 2020/08 Kino Otok, Slovenia 2020/07 Hambre Fórum [online] 2020/07 Dérives, France [online] 2020/06 Seek the sun, France [online] 2020/05 ICDOCS, USA [online] 2020/02 Les Inattendus, France 2020/01 Maratona di Visione, Italy [online] 2019/12 Les Inattendus Warm-up event, France 2019/11 Istanbul International Experimental Film Festival, Turkey 2019/11 Vidéo/Bars, France 2019/10 Panorama Internacional Vol #1 at Cine Tornado, Brazil 2019/10 Balkan Can Kino at Meme Gallery, Greece 2019/09 Mirada efímera at Museo MAR, Argentina 2019/06 ABOPevent #6b, USA 2019/06 Traverse Vidéo Hors Les Murs, France 2019/05 Panorama Internacional Vol #1 at O Sítio, Brazil 2019/05 Montreal Underground Film Festival, Canada 2019/05 L'Oeil d'Oodaaq (Rennes), France 2019/05 ABOPevent #6, USA 2019/04 Traverse Vidéo Hors Les Murs, France 2019/04 Ibrida - Festival delle arti intermediali, Italy 2019/04 L'Oeil d'Oodaaq (Saint-Malo), France 2019/04 Spectral Film Festival, USA 2019/03 Traverse Vidéo, France 2019/02 RPM Fest, USA 2018/12 Panorama Internacional Vol #1 at Pinacoteca Ruben Berta, Brazil 2018/11 Filmmaker Festival, Italy 2018/11 Nomadica, Italy 2018/10 Transient Visions, USA 2018/10 Festival des Cinémas Différents et Expérimentaux, France 2018/09 The Unseen Festival, USA 2018/08 MARFICI, Argentina 2018/08 Strange Umbrellas #21, UK 2018/05 Fracto, Germany

Bio: Stefano Miraglia (Málaga, 1988) is an Italian-Spanish artist, curator and writer based in Paris. His activities focus on artists’ film and video. Often composed from diaristic and archival images, his films explore the notion of collage in cinema, combining noise music, photography, documentary and abstraction. His work has been presented internationally in exhibition spaces such as the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (Taipei), Fabrica research center (Treviso), Le dôme (Montbazon), Centrum (Berlin) and in numerous film festivals such as Prismatic Ground, ICDOCS, Vienna Shorts and Festival des Cinémas Différents et Expérimentaux de Paris - where his film Anoche received an award in 2017. Since 2018 he has curated and presented several programs of experimental and artists’ films. Stefano is the founder and principal curator of Movimcat, an online project for the dissemination of artist’s cinema. Since 2019 he has been working on the rediscovery and reappraisal of the work of Ellis Donda. Stefano Miraglia is a member of the French association of art curators C|E|A.

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The Allure of Rashmika Mandanna: A Rising Star's Hot Journey to Stardom

Rashmika Mandanna, often hailed as the "National Crush of India," has taken the film industry by storm with her exceptional talent, magnetic presence, and undeniable charm. The keyword Rashmika Mandanna Hot resonates with many fans who are captivated by her stunning looks and sizzling on-screen performances. This article delves into the allure of Rashmika Mandanna, exploring her journey, her style evolution, and what makes her one of the hottest sensations in Indian cinema today.

The Journey to Stardom

Rashmika Mandanna's rise to fame is a testament to her dedication and hard work. Born on April 5, 1996, in Virajpet, Karnataka, Rashmika embarked on her acting career with the Kannada film "Kirik Party" in 2016. Her debut performance was widely appreciated, earning her the South Indian International Movie Award for Best Debut Actress. This marked the beginning of a stellar career that would soon transcend regional boundaries.

A Versatile Actress

Rashmika Mandanna's versatility as an actress is one of her defining attributes. She has seamlessly transitioned between various film industries, including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. Each role she takes on showcases her ability to embody different characters with grace and authenticity. From the innocent girl-next-door in "Geetha Govindam" to the fierce and determined soldier in "Sarileru Neekevvaru," Rashmika's performances have left an indelible mark on audiences.

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Rashmika Mandanna's style evolution has been nothing short of spectacular. Early in her career, she was known for her cute and girl-next-door image. However, as she gained prominence, her fashion choices began to reflect her growing confidence and boldness. The keyword "Rashmika Mandanna Hot" aptly describes her transformation into a fashion icon who effortlessly combines elegance with a touch of sensuality.

Red Carpet Glamour

Rashmika's appearances on the red carpet have consistently turned heads. Whether it's a traditional saree or a glamorous gown, she knows how to make a statement. Her ability to carry herself with poise and grace has made her a favorite among fashion enthusiasts. Designers vie to dress her, knowing that she will bring their creations to life with her unique flair.

Fitness and Wellness

Part of what makes Rashmika Mandanna hot is her dedication to fitness and wellness. She maintains a rigorous workout routine and follows a balanced diet, ensuring that she remains in peak physical condition. Her commitment to health is evident in her glowing skin and toned physique, which have become aspirational for many of her fans.

Social Media Sensation

Rashmika Mandanna's presence on social media platforms has only added to her allure. She regularly shares glimpses of her personal and professional life, connecting with her fans on a deeper level. Her candid posts, workout videos, and behind-the-scenes moments give followers an insight into her vibrant personality. The keyword "Rashmika Mandanna Hot" often trends on social media, highlighting the widespread admiration she receives from her online community.

Breaking Stereotypes

In an industry often dominated by stereotypes, Rashmika Mandanna stands out for her willingness to break the mold. She takes on roles that challenge societal norms and showcases the strength and resilience of women. Her performances inspire and empower, proving that being "hot" goes beyond physical appearance; it encompasses talent, intelligence, and character.

Future Prospects

As Rashmika Mandanna continues to climb the ladder of success, her future prospects look incredibly promising. With several exciting projects in the pipeline, including her much-anticipated Bollywood debut, she is poised to become a pan-Indian sensation. Her journey is a testament to the fact that talent, hard work, and a touch of hotness can create a lasting impact.

Iconic Roles and Memorable Performances

Rashmika Mandanna has delivered several iconic performances that have solidified her status as a leading actress in the industry. Here are a few standout roles:

Geetha Govindam (2018): Rashmika played the role of Geetha, a strong-willed and independent woman, opposite Vijay Deverakonda. Her chemistry with Vijay and her charming portrayal of Geetha won her widespread acclaim.

Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020): Starring alongside Mahesh Babu, Rashmika took on the role of Samskruthi, a lively and spirited character. Her performance added a fresh dynamic to the film, showcasing her ability to handle comedy and drama with equal ease.

Pushpa: The Rise (2021): Rashmika's role as Srivalli in this blockbuster film was a departure from her usual roles. Her performance, coupled with her on-screen chemistry with Allu Arjun, was praised by critics and audiences alike.

Influences and Inspirations

Rashmika often cites actresses like Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit as her inspirations. Their ability to blend glamour with powerful performances has influenced Rashmika’s approach to her roles. She aims to bring a similar balance to her own career, ensuring that her performances are remembered not just for her looks but for the depth and authenticity she brings to each character.

Philanthropy and Advocacy

Beyond her on-screen persona, Rashmika Mandanna is also known for her philanthropic efforts. She actively participates in charitable activities and uses her platform to advocate for various causes. Whether it’s supporting education for underprivileged children or raising awareness about mental health, Rashmika’s efforts reflect her commitment to giving back to society.

Cultural Impact and Global Recognition

Rashmika Mandanna's appeal is not confined to the Indian subcontinent. With the advent of digital platforms, her films have reached international audiences, garnering her a global fanbase. Her increasing popularity outside India has positioned her as a cultural ambassador of sorts, introducing global audiences to the richness of Indian cinema.

Fashion Forward: Setting Trends

Rashmika’s influence extends to the fashion world, where she is seen as a trendsetter. Her ability to effortlessly switch between traditional Indian attire and contemporary western outfits makes her a versatile fashion icon. From elegant sarees to chic streetwear, Rashmika’s fashion choices often become trends, inspiring her fans to emulate her style.

Personal Life: A Glimpse Behind the Curtain

Despite her fame, Rashmika Mandanna remains grounded and values her privacy. She often shares glimpses of her personal life through social media, showing her love for travel, food, and spending time with loved ones. Her down-to-earth nature and relatability have endeared her to fans, making her not just a star, but someone they feel they know personally.

Awards and Accolades

Rashmika's talent has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. Some of the notable ones include:

South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA): Multiple wins, including Best Debut Actress for "Kirik Party" and Best Actress (Critics) for "Geetha Govindam."

Filmfare Awards South: Best Actress nominations for several performances.

Zee Cine Awards Telugu: Favorite Actress for her role in "Geetha Govindam."

Future Projects and Anticipation

Looking ahead, Rashmika Mandanna's career shows no signs of slowing down. She has several high-profile projects lined up, including her foray into Bollywood with films like "Mission Majnu" and "Goodbye." Fans eagerly await these releases, anticipating yet another series of stellar performances from their beloved star.

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Behind the Scene: Film Festivals

Film festivals shimmer with the promise of red carpets, awards, and film industry recognition. But what happens beyond the glamorous facade? Film festivals are complex ecosystems that nurture filmmaking, spark careers, and shape cinematic trends. Let's peel back the curtain and explore the fascinating inner workings of these vibrant events.

Every film festival hinges on a meticulous selection process. Teams of programmers, cinephiles with a discerning eye for quality, wade through a sea of submissions. They curate a diverse lineup that aligns with the festival's theme, whether it champions independent voices, spotlights global cinema, or celebrates specific genres. Open submissions allow any filmmaker to take a shot, while other film festivals extend coveted invitations based on reputation or recommendations.

For filmmakers, film festivals offer a golden opportunity to showcase their work to a targeted audience. Screenings become launchpads, propelling films in front of film industry professionals, discerning critics, and potential film distributors. The electricity doesn't end after the credits roll. Q&A sessions foster dialogue, allowing audiences to interact directly with directors, actors, and the creative crew. Awards ceremonies add another layer of prestige, recognizing outstanding films and performances.

Film festivals transcend mere screenings. They are bustling marketplaces where the magic truly unfolds. Deals are brokered, films are acquired for distribution, and seeds are sown for future collaborations. Panels featuring film industry veterans offer invaluable insights for aspiring filmmakers. Workshops equip them with practical skills, while networking events provide a platform for forging connections with potential collaborators, financiers, and mentors.

The film festival world is a tapestry woven from countless threads. At the pinnacle stand the "Big Five" – Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto, and Sundance – revered for their international prestige. However, the beauty lies in the sheer variety. There's a film festival for practically every niche imaginable: animation comes alive, documentaries find their voice, LGBTQ+ stories shine, and even horror films have dedicated celebrations.

Film festivals aren't without their hurdles. Securing funding can be a constant battle, and competition for a coveted slot in a top-tier film festival is fierce. Yet, the impact is undeniable. Film festivals have the power to launch careers, ignite conversations about critical social issues, and shape film culture by introducing audiences to a kaleidoscope of stories and voices.

The film industry is a dynamic beast, and film festivals are constantly adapting. Online submissions and screenings are becoming the norm, streamlining the process for filmmakers across the globe. Technology also plays a crucial role in marketing films and engaging audiences.

Film festivals are more than just dazzling award ceremonies. They are the beating heart of the film industry, a vibrant ecosystem that fosters creativity, collaboration, and the discovery of cinematic gems. The next time you hear about a film festival, remember the intricate network of people, processes, and passion that make these events a celebration of the art of film.

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FLASH REPORT OVERNIGHT: 'Kathryn Bernardo' wins Best Actress at the 72nd FAMAS Awards

(Written by Luz Isidora Noceda, Hailey Alohilani Banks and Rhayniel Saldasal Calimpong / Regional Correspondent and Oceanside High School news intern of Disney XD News & Freelance News Writer, Online Media Reporter and News Presenter of OneNETnews)

MANILA, NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION -- Filipina star of Kapamilya Channel (formerly ABS-CBN) and Star Cinema's film actress named Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo from Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija wins Best Actress at The Manila Hotel's Fiesta Pavilion, wrapping up recently to announce the awardees from nominations Sunday night (May 26th, 2024 at 11:27pm -- Manila local time) at the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) awards.

Ms. Bernardo won the award at FAMAS for her individual performance in the 2023 movie drama "A Very Good Girl" beating several Best Actress nominees of Maricel Dador Soriano's "In His Mother's Eyes", Charlie April Rose Dizon's "3rd World Romance", Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes' "Rewind", Sharon Gamboa Cuneta's "Family of 2" and Eugena Roxas Domingo's "Becky & Badette".

FAMAS is an annual event that celebrates excellence in Philippine cinema and now expanded to TV shows in our most generations today. Established and held first in the mid-July 1953, it has a rich history of recognizing outstanding achievements in the film and TV industry to honor exceptional performances, storytelling and technical aspects of motion pictures. Nominations are based on various categories, including the likes of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing (excluding CapCut) and technical awards.

They also recognizes Filipino iconic actors and actresses, documentary & short films, and outstanding contributions to the industry. FAMAS has played a crucial role in shaping Philippine cinema by honoring talent, creativity and dedication. It continues to inspire national filmmakers, actors and industry professionals from the big names in film studios.

In the overnight acceptance speech, Ms. Bernando said she has no expectations from receiving any award at first when she accepted the film of "A Very Good Girl": "Unang-una, ang bigat pala ng ano no, ng tropeo niyo. Ito ang una ko. Thank you so much po FAMAS. No'ng tinanggap ko ang pelikula na 'A Very Good Girl', di naman ako nag-eexpect anumang award o nominasyon. Tinanggap ko ang pelikula na to dahil naniniwala ako sa materyal, naniwala ako sa mga kasama ko. Umaapaw lang po 'yung saya kasi nabigyan ako ng pagkakataon na makagawa ng ganitong klaseng pelikula na minahal at sinuportahan ng mga tao. Ang pelikulang ito ay produkto ng pagsusumikap, pagmamahal at pagsinta, so maraming salamat ng lahat ng sumuporta, nagbigay ng oras at lahat ng nagmahal sa pelikulang ito", Ms. Bernardo said.

Bernardo also shared the award with Star Cinema and co-actress named Ms. Dolly Earnshaw de Leon: "Your very good girl, very happy girl tonight. Thank you so much FAMAS", she ended her speech.

Fans of Ms. Bernardo, the former individual love team of KathNiel are overjoyed and excitement with the FAMAS awards night. 'A Very Good Girl' film is available to stream online, only on Netflix Philippines. An award-winning film production provided by Star Cinema from ABS-CBN Films.

A big SPECIAL THANKS to Mr. Matt Reinheart of AllHitz24 in Dumaguete City and Dom Banana of CETV Philippines for contributing an overnight news tip.

SCREENGRAB COURTESY: Jayco Manangan via YT VIDEO

SOURCE: *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cmg8v66lYQ [Referenced YT VIDEO via Jayco Manangan] *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAMAS_Award *https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/5/26/kathryn-bernardo-wins-famas-best-actress-trophy-for-a-very-good-girl-mallari-gets-best-picture-2351 [Referenced News Article via ABS-CBN News] and *https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/05/27/2358306/kathryn-bernardo-wins-1st-famas-best-actress-award [Referenced News Article via The Philippine Star]

-- OneNETnews Team

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Biodun Stephen’s ‘Sista’ wins big at NollywoodWeek Film Festival

Biodun Stephen’s widely-celebrated drama, SISTÀ, released on Amazon Prime, has made an impact at the 11th annual NollywoodWeek Film Festival in Paris.

The NollywoodWeek Film Festival (NOW) was launched in 2013 in Paris, France, by film enthusiasts and curators Nadira Shakur and Serge Noukoue, who noticed a lack of films appealing to the large and diverse Black community in France and Europe.

The festival showcases films from Nigeria and bridges the gap between Francophone and Anglophone Africa.

The film won the Audience Choice and Jury Prize awards for best movie, highlighting its ability to resonate with viewers across cultural boundaries.

SISTÀ, inspired by Stephen’s upbringing with a single mother, sparked thought-provoking discussions and deep emotional satisfaction among a wide range of movie fans when it was released.

She said: “Single mothers are a blessing to this world. Being one myself, I can relate to every one of her pain. I wept all through because I knew that feeling and realised that our stories may differ, but our strength is the same everywhere. I believe the reason most men flee is the same as the man in the movie. I hope men in similar situations find the courage to do the same, rich or not. These children need you! It was as real as it gets,’ a viewer, Adekitan’s online review underscores SISTÀ’s emotional impact.

SISTÀ wasn’t Stephen’s only success at NollywoodWeek Paris. Her film “ATIKO”, co-produced with Adediwura Blackgold, had the honour of opening the festival.

More laurels

Her NollywoodWeek victories are merely the latest in many successes, and critics say her films consistently explore universal themes—love, loss, family, and societal challenges—encapsulated within uniquely Nigerian narratives.

These new awards follow SISTÀ’s impressive track record, having previously won Best Nollywood Drama at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) and Best Original Score at the International Independent Film Awards.

Stephen’s talent has consistently been recognised. In 2022, she won the Best Writer award at the AMVCA for her work on “The Kujus.” Last year, her movie The Wildflower won the Audience Choice award at the NollywoodWeek Festival in Paris.

The success of “SISTÀ” and “ATIKO” at NollywoodWeek Paris, combined with Stephen’s impressive portfolio, underscore a burgeoning era for Nigerian cinema.

“I always love to tell stories that resonate and look real while subtly adding comedy to douse emotional purge. I am thrilled that my films are recognised for their authentic portrayal of African narratives and their ability to connect with global viewers. It’s a victory, not just for me but for Nollywood,” she said.

She is also notable for films like Breaded Life, Big Love, Finding Baami, and Picture Perfect.

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Housekeeping for Beginners follows a queer chosen family

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Housekeeping for Beginners follows a queer chosen family

Macedonian-Australian filmmaker Goran Stolevski’s award-winning film about a rowdy queer chosen family, Housekeeping For Beginners, is out in Australian cinemas this week.

It’s the gay writer-director’s follow-up to his queer romantic drama Of An Age, and the brilliant new domestic drama is also getting great reviews.

Housekeeping for Beginners got the prestigious Queer Lion Award after its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Shortly after that, North Macedonia picked the queer flick as its international Oscar submission.

In the movie, set in North Macedonia, lesbian woman Dita never planned to be a mother, but became one anyway.

Living in capital city Skopje, Dita finds herself as the matriarch of a very crowded and chaotic house full of queer folk.

Young Mia is a bundle of energy. Vanesa is a rebellious teenager who’s desperate to branch out on her own.

Gay man Toni also lives under Dita’s roof with his younger lover Ali, who moves in after a one-night stand.

The family is rocked when Dita’s girlfriend gets a serious cancer diagnosis. She forces Dita to promise to take custody of her two daughters after she dies.

Dita must convince a very reluctant Toni to help her fight the homophobic legal system that threatens to tear their entire queer family apart.

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Goran Stolevski on the origin of Housekeeping for Beginners

Goran Stolevski said the idea of making a film about a queer household came from a photograph. He saw the photo online of a gay couple living with eight queer women.

“There was an image I saw of a group of queer people living in a warehouse, essentially, in the ‘70s in Melbourne,” he told Filmink.

“I updated it to present day Macedonia… I grew up in a two bedroom apartment, there were six of us living in it.

“And that doesn’t count the 49 cousins that came in and out of the house every single day.

“That was what reality was to me. I’m still close with all of those cousins. I go back all the time to Macedonia.”

But Goran said, this particular story could be set anywhere.

“Macedonia is small and obscure and barely anyone has heard of it. But in terms of the way people live day to day, it’s much more similar to the majority of the world,” he said.

In the film, numerous characters are not only queer but also Romani, further putting them on the fringes in their own country.

“I don’t give a s__t about the politics or making a statement. I never expect to ever change anyone’s mind about anything,” Goran told Filmink.

“But I do believe in preserving that feeling of what day-to-day life was like for a certain kind of person in a certain time.

“If we don’t do it right now, it’s going to disappear, without a record.”

Housekeeping for Beginners is in select Australian cinemas on Thursday (May 9). Of An Age is streaming in Australia on Prime Video.

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Exploring Cultural Diversity: Global Movies on OTT Platforms

Discovering Cultural Diversity: Must-See Global Movies on OTT

Why Should You Explore Global Movies?

You might wonder why you should venture beyond Hollywood and explore global cinema. Well, there are plenty of good reasons!

1. Unique Perspectives

Global movies offer a fresh take on storytelling. They bring diverse cultures, traditions, and viewpoints to the screen, expanding your horizons.

2. Stunning Locations

You’ll be treated to breathtaking landscapes and cityscapes from around the world. It’s like a virtual vacation without the passport hassle.

3. Rich Storytelling

These films often dive deep into compelling narratives, exploring universal themes of love, family, and the human experience.

4. Award-Winning Gems

Many international films have earned critical acclaim and won prestigious awards. Watching them is like discovering hidden cinematic treasures.

Must-See Global Movies on OTT

Now, let’s get to the heart of the matter — our curated list of must-see global movies available on OTT platforms.

1. “Parasite” (South Korea)

This groundbreaking South Korean film, directed by Bong Joon-ho, made history by winning four Oscars, including Best Picture. It’s a darkly comedic thriller that explores social class divides.

2. “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (China)

Directed by Ang Lee, this martial arts masterpiece takes you on an epic adventure through ancient China. It’s a visual feast of breathtaking fights and stunning landscapes.

3. “Amélie” (France)

This whimsical French film, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, follows the life of Amélie Poulain, a young woman who decides to bring happiness to the people around her. It’s a heartwarming and visually enchanting tale.

4. “Life Is Beautiful” (Italy)

Prepare to be moved by this Italian gem directed by Roberto Benigni. Set against the backdrop of World War II, it’s a heartwarming story of a father’s love for his son.

5. “Pan’s Labyrinth” (Spain/Mexico)

Directed by Guillermo del Toro, this Spanish-Mexican dark fantasy film is a mesmerizing blend of reality and fairy tale. It’s a visually stunning and emotionally powerful experience.

How to Get Started

Ready to dive into global cinema? Here’s how to get started:

Choose a Streaming Service: Pick an OTT platform that offers a diverse selection of international films. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu are great choices.

Use Subtitles: Many of these films are in their native languages, so be sure to turn on subtitles if you don’t speak the language. You’ll still enjoy the full experience.

Explore Film Festivals: Keep an eye on international film festivals like Cannes, Berlinale, and Venice. They showcase some of the best global cinema.

Join Film Communities: Online forums and social media groups can help you discover hidden gems and connect with fellow film enthusiasts.

Exploring global movies on OTT platforms is like opening a door to different cultures, stories, and emotions. It’s a journey that promises excitement, laughter, tears, and a deeper understanding of our diverse world. So, next time you’re wondering what to watch on OTT, consider embarking on a cinematic adventure with international films!

FAQs

Are these movies in English? Not necessarily. Many global films are in their native languages, so you’ll likely need to use subtitles. However, there are also English-language international films.

Do I need to be a film expert to enjoy these movies? Not at all! These films are for everyone, regardless of your level of film knowledge. They offer universal themes and emotions.

Are global movies suitable for kids? It depends on the film. Be sure to check the film’s rating and content to determine if it’s appropriate for children.

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Get yourself registered for the Mumbai International Film Festival with Jio MAMI

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in India, and it’s a great opportunity to experience the best of world cinema. If you’re a filmmaker, you can also submit your short film to the festival for a chance to win awards and get your film seen by a wider audience.

The registration process for the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is simple. Just visit the festival website and fill out the online application form. You’ll need to provide information about your film, such as the title, genre, length, and synopsis. You’ll also need to submit a link to a trailer or sample of your film.

The deadline to submit your film for the 2023 Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is August 31, 2023. If your film is selected, you’ll be notified in September 2023.

Film Festival 2023 India to award submitted short films by Jio MAMI

The Film Festival 2023 is excited to announce that it will be awarding short films in 2023. The festival will be awarding two awards: the Best Short Film Award and the Special Jury Award.

The Best Short Film Award will be given to the short film that is judged to be the best overall film in the competition. The Special Jury Award will be given to a short film that is judged to be particularly outstanding in one or more areas, such as direction, cinematography, or acting.

To be eligible for the short film awards, films must be submitted to the Jio MAMI Film Festival 2023 and selected for the competition. Films must be between 15 and 60 minutes long, and they must be produced in 2022 or 2023.

Submitted your short film with Jio MAMI- Short Film Festivals in India

The Jio MAMI Short Film Festival is one of the most prestigious short film festivals in India. It’s a great opportunity to get your short film seen by a wider audience and compete for awards.

To submit your short film to the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, you must follow these steps:

Visit the festival website and create an account.

Fill out the online submission form and upload your film file.

Pay the submission fee.

The deadline to submit your short film for the Jio MAMI Short Film Festival is August 31, 2023.

Asia Film Festival organized by Jio MAMI

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is also home to the Asia Film Festival. This festival showcases the best of Asian cinema, and it’s a great opportunity to discover new and exciting films from around the region.

The Asia Film Festival program includes feature films, short films, documentaries, and animation films. The festival also hosts a variety of events, such as panel discussions, workshops, and meet-and-greets with filmmakers.

If you’re interested in Asian cinema, the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is a must-attend event. The Asia Film Festival is a great way to experience the best of Asian cinema and learn more about the region’s film culture.

I hope this blog post has helped you to learn more about the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and the short film awards that will be awarded in 2023. If you have a short film that you’re proud of, I encourage you to submit it to the festival. You never know, you might just win an award!

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We are excited to announce that in March 2023 eight of our graduate animations were selected for Swiss International Film Festival with two of them winning awards.

The festival is part of a European festival group organising film festivals across the world. The festival screenings are all online, with the award ceremony and screening of the winning films taking place in cinemas.

Suburb, Checkpoint, Toil and Trouble, Heartwood, Dreaming, Hiding, Noise Film and M.A. were all screened in the online section of the festival.

Hiding won the award for Best Student Film, while Toil and Trouble received the Special Jury Award.

The winning films were screened at the award ceremony CINEMA CITY CAMPO PEQUENO in Lisbon, Portugal on the 24th of April.

#aub #aub animation #aub animation graduate #festival #graduation animation #Swiss International Film Festival #graduate animation hiding #graduate animation toil and trouble #festival win

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The Best Online Drama Streaming Platforms You've Never Heard Of

While popular streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video dominate the online streaming landscape, there are several hidden gems in the world of drama streaming that often go unnoticed. These lesser-known platforms offer a wealth of captivating narratives, exceptional performances, and unique viewing experiences. In this article, we uncover the best online drama streaming platforms you've never heard of, providing you with a treasure trove of quality content that deserves your attention.

1. Viki

Viki is a global streaming platform that specializes in Asian dramas. With a vast library of Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and other Asian dramas, Viki offers subtitles in multiple languages, making it accessible to a wide audience. The platform also features exclusive content, fan-contributed subtitles, and a vibrant community of drama enthusiasts. If you're a fan of captivating storytelling and want to explore Asian dramas beyond the mainstream, Viki is a must-visit platform.

2. Acorn TV

Acorn TV is a streaming service dedicated to British and international dramas. It offers a curated selection of high-quality dramas, including mystery, crime, period dramas, and more. With its focus on British productions, Acorn TV brings forth exceptional storytelling, top-notch performances, and a touch of British charm. If you're a fan of captivating narratives from across the pond, Acorn TV is a hidden gem worth exploring.

3. Mubi

Mubi takes a unique approach to streaming by offering a carefully curated selection of critically acclaimed and award-winning films and dramas. With a constantly rotating library of hand-picked titles, Mubi ensures that you have access to thought-provoking and lesser-known gems from around the world. If you appreciate art-house cinema, international dramas, and a curated viewing experience, Mubi is the platform for you.

4. Walter Presents

Walter Presents is a streaming platform that specializes in showcasing the best dramas from around the globe. With a focus on European dramas, Walter Presents brings forth captivating narratives, outstanding performances, and unique perspectives. The platform handpicks the best dramas from various countries, providing an immersive experience for drama enthusiasts who seek quality content beyond mainstream offerings.

5. MHz Choice

MHz Choice is a streaming service that caters to fans of international dramas, particularly European crime dramas and mysteries. With a library featuring top-notch productions from countries like France, Italy, Germany, and more, MHz Choice offers a diverse range of gripping narratives and complex characters. If you have a penchant for thrilling crime dramas with a European flair, MHz Choice is a hidden gem you shouldn't miss. read more : https://www.tumblr.com/gracetipsforyou/718179432297349120/discover-a-variety-of-free-drama-streaming-sites

6. Rakuten Viki

Rakuten Viki is another platform that specializes in Asian dramas and variety shows. With a vast collection of dramas from various Asian countries, including Korea, Japan, China, and more, Rakuten Viki offers a diverse selection of genres and themes. The platform also allows users to contribute subtitles, fostering a strong community engagement. If you're looking to explore the best of Asian dramas and immerse yourself in a vibrant community, Rakuten Viki is the platform to explore.

Conclusion

While popular streaming platforms dominate the online streaming scene, there are hidden gems in the world of drama streaming that offer exceptional content and unique experiences. Platforms like Viki, Acorn TV, Mubi, Walter Presents, MHz Choice, and Rakuten Viki bring forth captivating narratives from different corners of the globe, catering to the diverse tastes of drama enthusiasts. So, venture beyond the mainstream and explore these lesser-known platforms to discover the best online drama streaming experiences you've never heard of.

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