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Maha Haj’s ‘UPSHOT’ Triumphs at Locarno, Winning Top Auteur Short Film Honors

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Locarno, Switzerland – At the 77th Locarno Film Festival, Palestinian filmmaker Maha Haj’s latest short film “UPSHOT” garnered significant accolades, securing both the Pardino d’Oro Swiss Life for Best Auteur Short Film and the Junior Jury Award. The awards underscored the film’s profound impact at its world premiere, where it was featured in the Pardi di Domani – Corti d’Autore Competition. “UPSHOT,” distinguished for its poignant storytelling and compelling narrative, explores themes of human endurance and imagination amidst the backdrop of ongoing conflict. The film has elicited strong responses from audiences and critics alike for … Read more

Judge’s Heroic Efforts Fall Short as Lawyer Succumbs to Cardiac Arrest in Court

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NAGPUR, India — In a distressing incident at the district court on Saturday, a quick reaction from a judge failed to save a lawyer’s life after he suffered what doctors later confirmed as a sudden cardiac arrest. The lawyer, Talat Iqbal Qureshi, 65, collapsed while waiting for his case to be heard, prompting Judge S B Pawar to intervene directly, first aiding in the evacuation of Qureshi from the courtroom and then personally driving him to the hospital. The scene unfolded rapidly when Qureshi slumped over in the courtroom on the seventh floor. Witnesses, including … Read more

Tragic End: Retired Officer’s Life Cut Short in Devastating Crash

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Greenville, SC — A tragic occurrence marked the weekend in Greenville as a retired law enforcement officer lost his life in a severe vehicular collision. The incident, which unfolded on a busy highway early Saturday morning, has cast a somber mood over the community who knew the officer as both a protector and a neighbor. The officer, identified as 54-year-old Michael Johnson, was driving on Highway 101 when his vehicle was struck head-on by another car that reportedly veered into his lane. Emergency response teams rushed to the site, but despite their efforts, Johnson was … Read more

Kerala’s Premiere Film Festival Unveils Esteemed Jury for 16th Documentary and Short Film Showcase

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Thiruvananthapuram, India – The 16th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) has officially announced the members of its prestigious jury panel. The festival, a key event in the global film community calendar, continues to showcase pioneering films while promoting critical discourses around filmmaking. This year, the jury boasts an impressive lineup of filmmakers and critics, who will assess a diverse range of submissions from both Indian and international filmmakers. Renowned Iranian filmmaker Shahram Mokri, known for his innovative narrative techniques in films like “Fish & Cat,” will serve as the head of … Read more