International

UK’s “Santosh” Chosen to Vie for Best International Feature at Next Oscars

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The United Kingdom, fresh off an Oscar victory for Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest,” has chosen Sandhya Suri’s Hindi-language crime thriller “Santosh” to represent the nation in the Best International Feature category at the upcoming Academy Awards. The decision was made by the British Academy’s selection committee following the film’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. “Santosh,” directed by British-Indian filmmaker Suri, known for her documentaries “I for India” and “Around India with a Movie Camera,” is set in rural northern India. The plot centers around a newly-widowed woman named Santosh … Read more

Legal Scrutiny: Assessing Israel’s Pager-Based Attack on Hezbollah Under International Law of Armed Conflict

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Jerusalem — A recent military strike by Israel on Hezbollah has raised significant international scrutiny. This operation, which reportedly utilized an exploding pager mechanism targeted at Hezbollah operatives, has provoked questions regarding its compliance with the international laws of armed conflict (LOAC). The legal principles key to this review include military necessity, proportionality, discrimination, and unnecessary suffering. The justification of military necessity dictates that force may only be used to the extent necessary to accomplish a legitimate military aim. Given Hezbollah’s status as a recognized militant threat to Israel, such an attack—focused explicitly on neutralizing … Read more

Camden International Film Festival Celebrates Groundbreaking Documentaries, Launches Oscar Hopefuls

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Camden, Maine — The 20th annual Camden International Film Festival concluded its in-person events, celebrating a diverse array of documentaries and filmmakers from around the globe. Bálint Révész and Dávid Mikulán’s “Kix,” a poignant exploration of youth and societal challenges in Budapest, captured the prestigious Harrell Award, positioning it as a contender for the upcoming Oscar race. “Kix” delves into the life of Sanyi, tracing his journey from an unruly eight-year-old to a young adult seeking redemption. According to the festival’s Harrell jury, which included Poh Si Teng, Bing Liu, and Courtney Sexton, the film’s … Read more

Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Life of Chuck’ Stuns as People’s Choice at Toronto International Film Festival 2024

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Toronto, Canada – The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has concluded, drawing a global audience to celebrate another year of cinematic excellence. The festival, a key event in the film industry’s calendar, stamped its impact on the awards season with its annual awards ceremony. This year’s TIFF People’s Choice Award crowned Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck” as the top choice, a film that stirred significant buzz among festival-goers and exceeded expectations. The accolade, presented by Rogers, is particularly notable as all feature films and series in TIFF’s Official Selection are eligible, making the … Read more