Films

Acclaimed Films Take Home Top Honors at Hong Kong International Film Festival Awards

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Hong Kong, China – “Snow in Midsummer” emerged victorious as the best film for young cinema competition (Chinese-language) at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. The film delves into the 1969 massacre of Malaysian Chinese during political unrest following an election. Liang Ming clinched the Best Director award for “Carefree Days,” while Lyu Xingchen, the female lead in the film, was honored with the Best Actress award. The accolade for Best Actor went to Jason King for his performance in “A Journey in Spring.” In the non-Chinese film category, “Sons” by Gustav Moeller was declared … Read more

Sonoma International Film Festival Celebrates Outstanding Films with Grand Jury and Audience Awards

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SONOMA, California – The 27th Sonoma International Film Festival recently announced the selected films that would be competing for the Grand Jury and Audience Awards. The event, located in the scenic city of Sonoma, attracted numerous film enthusiasts eager to celebrate the art of cinema. Among the contenders for the prestigious awards are a diverse range of acclaimed films. These include compelling narratives, thought-provoking documentaries, and captivating international features. With an array of perspectives and themes, the festival promises to offer something for every cinephile in attendance. The Grand Jury Award will be determined by … Read more

Renowned Senior Film Director, M.S. Sathyu, Aims to Make Films at 94 Despite Challenges

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Bengaluru, India – At the 15th edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes), senior film director M.S. Sathyu was honored with a lifetime achievement award. Despite being 94 years old, Sathyu expressed his unwavering passion for filmmaking and his desire to continue making films. However, he emphasized that someone would need to take a risk and finance his future projects. The festival also recognized outstanding films across various categories. In the Kannada cinema category, Amar L.’s “Nirvana” received the first best film award, while K. Yashoda Prakash’s “Kandeelu” was awarded as the second best … Read more

Religious Studies Professor S Brent Rodriguez-Plate Takes on The Berlin International Film Festival: An Ecumenical Journey Through Diverse Films

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Berlin, Germany – Professor of Religious Studies S Brent Rodriguez-Plate recently had the honor of being a member of the ecumenical jury at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale. As a longstanding tradition, the ecumenical jury at the Berlinale recognizes and celebrates outstanding international films. Over the course of ten days, Rodriguez-Plate and the jury watched more than 30 films, encompassing a diverse range of genres and settings. This year, the ecumenical jury presented awards in three categories: the main competition, panorama, and forum. The top prize in the main … Read more