Shines

Documentary Shines Light on Dark Legacy of Catholic Boarding Schools in French Guiana, Wins Student Jury Medal

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CAYENNE, French Guiana — The documentary “Catholic Boarding Schools of French Guiana: The Wound” recently received the prestigious Student Jury Medal at the World Revolutionaries film festival. The film, produced by France TV, delves into the troubling history of the “Homes Indiens,” a system of Catholic boarding schools that operated from 1930 until 2023. The documentary highlights the harrowing experiences of approximately 2,000 children, primarily from indigenous Amerindian backgrounds, who were forcibly removed from their families. These children were placed in institutions with the aim of assimilating them into French culture, denying them their linguistic … Read more

VOV Shines at Asia Media Summit 2025 with Prestigious Jury Award from AIBD

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HANOI, Vietnam — The Asia Media Summit 2025 held in Hanoi recognized the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) with a significant jury award, highlighting its influential role in the region’s media landscape. This award, presented by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), is a testament to VOV’s commitment to excellence in broadcasting and its contribution to media development across Asia. The event, which attracted media professionals and experts from various countries, served as a platform for sharing insights and discussing the evolving challenges faced by the media industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Attendees engaged in … Read more

Venice Film Festival Welcomes Cristian Mungiu to Esteemed Jury as Global Cinema Shines

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Venice, Italy — Renowned Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu has been selected to serve on the jury for the main competition at the upcoming Venice Film Festival, also known as Venezia 82. This prestigious event gathers some of the most influential voices in global cinema to honor exceptional films and filmmakers. Mungiu’s distinguished jury will be led by American director Alexander Payne and features an impressive lineup, including French filmmaker Stéphane Brizé, Italian director Maura Delpero, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres, and Chinese actress Zhao Tao. Together, they will evaluate films competing for … Read more

Imanaga Silences Yankees: Cubs’ Pitcher Shines in 4-1 Victory, Striking Out Judge Twice

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CHICAGO — Shota Imanaga dominated the mound on Sunday, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory against the New York Yankees. The right-hander struck out Aaron Judge twice and pitched an impressive seven innings in his fourth start since returning from a strained left hamstring. Imanaga improved his record to 6-3 after allowing just two hits throughout the game. While he surrendered a home run to Giancarlo Stanton in the second inning, he rebounded strong, fanning six batters and issuing one walk. Daniel Palencia closed the game, earning his 12th save and preserving a … Read more