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72nd Cannes Lions Festival Unveils Jury Presidents, Introduces New Categories Ahead of 2025 Event

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Cannes, France – The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, a pinnacle event in the creative marketing industry, is now accepting submissions for its 2023 edition. The festival, which is entering its 72nd year, has revealed an impressive roster of jury presidents, each a notable figure in their respective fields. This year, the festival boasts a lineup of leaders recognized globally for their expertise and innovative contributions to the world of advertising and creative communications. Among them is Ali Ali, the Egyptian co-founder and acclaimed film director of Good People Films, who will take up … Read more

Albert Serra’s ‘Afternoons of Solitude’ Clinches Golden Shell at 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival

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San Sebastian, Spain – The San Sebastian Film Festival, now in its 72nd year, concluded recently with Albert Serra’s “Afternoons of Solitude” clinching the Golden Shell award for best film. This documentary, which delves into the world of bullfighting, features Peruvian-Spanish bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey and has received acclaim for its intense and raw portrayal of the sport’s underbelly. “Afternoons of Solitude” stood out among a variety of compelling entries in this year’s festival, including notable narrative features by filmmakers such as Joshua Oppenheimer and Edward Berger, and a dystopian musical by Mike Leigh titled … Read more