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Yoshida Daihachi’s ‘Teki Cometh’ Sweeps Top Awards at Tokyo International Film Festival

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Tokyo, Japan — At Wednesday night’s glamorous ceremony in Tokyo, the Tokyo International Film Festival celebrated its pinnacle of cinematic achievements for the year, honoring a diverse lineup of films from around the world. Leading the pack was Yoshida Daihachi’s “Teki Cometh,” which swept up several top awards including the coveted Tokyo Grand Prix. “Teki Cometh” is an artistic adaptation of a novel by the renowned Japanese author Tsutsui Yasutaka. The film’s narrative centers around the life contemplations of a retired French literature professor, portrayed by Nagatsuka Kyozo. His serene existence is punctuated by visits … Read more

Austrian-German Horror ‘The Devil’s Bath’ Sweeps Top Awards at the Sitges Film Festival 2024

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Sitges, Spain — The prestigious Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival wrapped up its 57th edition on Saturday with the Austrian-German historical horror film “The Devil’s Bath” taking top honors. The film, directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, stood out in the Official Fantastic Competition, also securing two additional awards, establishing itself as a festival favorite. “The Devil’s Bath,” which debuted earlier this year at the Berlinale, received the José Luis Guarner Critics’ Award for Best Film and the Carnet Jove Jury Award for Best Feature Film, demonstrating its critical acclaim and popularity among the … Read more

Wave of Emigration and Adaptation Sweeps Hong Kong Following New National Security Law

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HONG KONG – Life in Hong Kong appears unchanged on the surface after the implementation of a new national security law. Unlike the 2020 security law, which sparked widespread protests, the recent law has not resulted in any high-profile arrests or newsroom raids. However, beneath the surface, there is a subtle and quiet wave of adaptation among the city’s residents who are now living under the threat of more extensive restrictions. The law, known locally as Article 23, took effect on March 23 and has prompted many Hong Kong residents to consider emigration as a … Read more

Animal Sweeps the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2024, Varun Dhawan Takes Home Best Actor

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Mumbai, India – The News18 Showsha Reel Awards took place on Saturday, March 9, awarding outstanding achievements in Bollywood films. One of the biggest winners of the night was Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film “Animal,” which clinched the Best Film award along with Best Performance in a Negative Role for Bobby Deol and Best Music. However, the Best Actor award went to Varun Dhawan for his role in “Bawaaal,” rather than Ranbir Kapoor’s performance in “Animal.” Shraddha Kapoor also walked away with the Best Actress award for her role in “Tu Jhooti Main Makkaar.” Meanwhile, Manoj … Read more