Festival

Oscar Winner Thomas Vinterberg to Lead Jury at Marrakech Film Festival, Continuing Artistic Legacy

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Marrakech, Morocco – Acclaimed Danish director Thomas Vinterberg, known for his Oscar-winning film “Another Round,” will chair the jury for the Marrakech International Film Festival, highlighting his continued involvement with the festival. The event, known for celebrating emerging cinematic voices, will see Vinterberg and his jury peers awarding the prestigious Étoile d’Or to one of the 14 competing first and second feature films. The Marrakech International Film Festival has previously attracted global attention for recognizing outstanding films and talents. Last year, Moroccan director Asmae El Moudir clinched the top prize for her film “Mother of … Read more

Oscar Winner Thomas Vinterberg Set to Lead Jury at Marrakech Film Festival, Showcasing Global Cinema

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Marrakech, Morocco – Esteemed Danish director Thomas Vinterberg has been appointed the president of the jury for the upcoming 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival, scheduled to take place from November 29 to December 7. Vinterberg, renowned for his Oscar-winning film “Another Round,” will lead the jury in awarding the prestigious Étoile d’Or from a selection of 14 first and second films. Vinterberg’s involvement with the Marrakech festival is not new; he has been a part of its fabric previously. Notably, in 2015 he served on the jury under the leadership of legendary … Read more

Iranian Filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof to Lead Jury at Kyiv International Film Festival Amid Personal Triumphs and Trials

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Kyiv, Ukraine – The prestigious Kyiv International Film Festival Molodist has named Mohammad Rasoulof, a renowned Iranian independent filmmaker, as the head of its jury for the upcoming international competition. Known for his impactful and controversial works, Rasoulof’s role underscores the festival’s commitment to highlighting cinematic voices that challenge societal and political norms. Rasoulof’s journey to this position is as dramatic as the plots of his films. In May 2024, he made a daring escape from Iran following a severe sentence of eight years in prison, lashes, and property confiscation imposed for creating work deemed … 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