International

FILMIKON International Festival Returns: A Global Cinematic Journey Through Faith and Film Across Romania and the Vatican This January

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Bucharest, Romania — This month, Romania and the Vatican will host the second edition of the FILMIKON International Festival, a unique cultural event that showcases films honored by ecumenical juries across the globe. The festival, steered by SIGNIS Romania, will bridge cinematic art with Christian and human values in venues across Bucharest, Iași, Oradea, Cluj-Napoca, and the Vatican. The festivities will commence in Bucharest from January 18-24, moving on to simultaneous events in Iași and Oradea on January 23, followed by Cluj-Napoca and concluding in the Vatican on January 24-25. This year, the festival also … Read more

Walter Salles’ ‘I’m Still Here’ Tops Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards with Zoe Saldaña and ‘No Other Land’ Also Winning Big

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Palm Springs, California — Celebrated filmmakers and star-studded performances lit up the Palm Springs International Film Festival which concluded on January 13. Over a span of twelve days, the festival showcased a diverse array of 165 films from more than 70 countries, culminating in the much-anticipated juried awards that spotlighted global talents and impactful storytelling. Among the top honorees was Walter Salles’ poignant Brazilian film “I’m Still Here,” which clinched the FIPRESCI Prize for Best International Feature Film. The movie, detailing the struggles of a mother during an encroaching dictatorship, was lauded for its nuanced … Read more

Palm Springs International Film Festival Celebrates ‘I’m Still Here’ with Top Honors Amidst a Showcase of Global Talent

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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The Palm Springs International Film Festival, in its 36th year, has awarded top honors to the film “I’m Still Here,” directed by Brazilian filmmaker Walter Salles. The film, which highlights the harrowing impact of dictatorship through a mother’s struggle to protect her family, claimed the FIPRESCI Prize from among 35 entries looking to compete in the Oscars’ International Feature Film category. A group of distinguished international film critics praised “I’m Still Here” for its honest and meticulous portrayal of an authoritarian regime’s encroachment on personal freedoms. They specifically noted the film’s … Read more

ACA International Challenges Federal Authority with Lawsuit Against CFPB’s Latest Medical Debt Regulations

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Washington, D.C. — ACA International, a trade group representing the collections industry, has initiated legal action to counter what it perceives as excessive federal overreach. The lawsuit targets the latest rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that seeks to regulate medical debt collection practices. ACA International argues that the new regulations could severely impact their business operations, accusing the rule of being overly burdensome and lacking adequate justification. The CFPB’s newly finalized rule is part of a broader initiative by the Biden administration to alleviate the financial burden of medical debt on American … Read more