Echoing

Igor Bezinović’s ‘Fiume o morte!’ Triumphs with Tiger Award at Rotterdam Film Festival, Echoing Contemporary Nationalism Themes

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Rotterdam, Netherlands—At the International Film Festival Rotterdam on Friday, Croatian director Igor Bezinović’s film “Fiume o morte!” claimed the prestigious Tiger Award, taking home €40,000. This hybrid documentary delves into the storied past of Gabriele D’Annunzio, an Italian poet and army officer who occupied the city of Fiume in 1919, blending dramatic reenactments with documentary aspects to explore complex historical narratives. The film’s timeliness and relevance were highlighted by the jury amidst what they described as a resurgence of ultra-nationalism in Europe. They commended the film for addressing the past not just as history, but … Read more

Explosive Allegations Link Former Harrods Boss to Systematic Abuse, Echoing High-Profile Sex Crime Cases

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LONDON — A recent BBC documentary has cast a grim light on Mohamed Al Fayed, the late owner of the iconic Harrods department store, as allegations from numerous women surface claiming that they were subjected to rape and sexual abuse under his management. Lawyers representing the women have compared the severity of these accusations to the infamous cases of convicted sex offenders such as Jimmy Savile and Harvey Weinstein. The documentary titled “Al-Fayed: Predator At Harrods” revealed unsettling accounts from victims who describe Al Fayed as manipulative and predatory, targeting vulnerable employees at Harrods. These … Read more