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Gabriel Mascaro’s ‘The Blue Trail’ Triumphs at Berlin Film Festival, Clinching Top Jury Scores and Silver Bear Awards

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Berlin, Germany – “The Blue Trail,” a dystopian narrative helmed by Gabriel Mascaro, has secured the top honor at this year’s Berlin film critics’ jury grid, outpacing other noteworthy entries with an impressive average score of 3.4. The film, starring Denise Weinberg, offers a poignant narrative of a 77-year-old’s expedition through the Amazon wilderness, beautifully intertwining themes of age and adventure. This year’s grid showcased a diverse array of cinematic talent, with films like Kateryna Gornostai’s “Timestamp” and Hong Sangsoo’s “What Does Nature Say To You” each scoring a commendable 2.7. “Timestamp” particularly shines with … Read more

South Korea’s ‘The Land of Morning Calm’ Triumphs at Vesoul Film Festival, Clinching the Prestigious Golden Cyclo

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Vesoul, France – South Korean filmmaker Park Ri-woong’s evocative cinematic piece “The Land of Morning Calm” has clinched the prestigious Golden Cyclo Award at the Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema. Under the careful scrutiny of a jury chaired by renowned Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhang-ke, Park’s film stood out for its profound narrative and stirring portrayal of life’s complexities. Jia Zhang-ke praised the film for its vivid storytelling and emotional depth. He likened the experience of watching the movie to a deep-sea dive, starting from tranquil surface waters and plunging into the swirling undercurrents … Read more

Marathi Queer Drama ‘Sabar Bonda’ Shines at Sundance, Clinching the Grand Jury Prize

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Pune, India – The Marathi film “Sabar Bonda” (Cactus Pears), directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, clinched the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema: Dramatic category at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The film stood out as the singular Indian entry competing, highlighting a significant achievement for the nation’s cinematic presence on the global stage. “Sabar Bonda” delves into the complexities of queer relationships set against the rustic backdrop of a Maharashtrian village. The narrative follows Anand, a man in his thirties, who revisits his ancestral village to fulfill mourning rituals for his deceased father. … Read more

Taiwan’s ‘Clouded Leopard’ Shines at Creative Content Fest, Clinching Prestigious TAICCA X CNC Award

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Taipei, Taiwan — The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), which concluded on Friday, awarded the much-anticipated TAICCA X CNC Award to the animated feature “Clouded Leopard.” This film, crafted by Chi Po-chou and produced by Mangowork Studio, stood out at the festival’s TCCF Pitching’s Project To Screen: Animation section for its captivating storyline about siblings and a mystical creature battling environmental pollution. This prestigious recognition is sponsored by both the French national film agency CNC and Taiwan Creative Content Agency, accompanying it with a significant cash reward of $30,000. During this year’s event, which took … Read more