Unforeseen

‘Better Go Mad in the Wild’ Captures Top Honors at Karlovy Vary Film Festival Amidst Unforeseen Tragedy

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KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — The Grand Prix of the main competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival was awarded Saturday to “Better Go Mad in the Wild” (“Radeji zesilet v divocine”), a documentary depicting the tumultuous lives of two twin brothers residing on a decrepit farm far from urban life. Director Miro Remo accepted the Crystal Globe from festival officials Krystof Mucha and Karel Och. The top honor comes with a cash prize of $25,000, equally divided between Remo and the film’s producer. The jury evaluated 12 films in the main competition, ultimately recognizing … Read more

Power Outage Can’t Dim the Glamour: Cannes 2025 Celebrates Stellar Wins Amid Unforeseen Challenges

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CANNES, France — The final day of the Cannes Film Festival was marred by a significant power outage as unexpected disruptions hit the region early Saturday morning. Officials are investigating the incident, which involved severed power lines in the Alpes-Maritimes. Fortunately, an independent power supply ensured the festival could continue without major hiccups. As the festival approached its closing ceremony, attention turned to Neon, a film production company that had claimed the Palme d’Or at Cannes for the past five years. However, the evening unfolded with surprising results. Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” received the Grand … Read more

Unforeseen Consequences: The Hidden Trauma of Serving on a Jury Revealed

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Phoenix, Arizona – When citizens receive a jury summons, their reactions can range from excitement to dismay. Many worry about the impact it will have on their work or personal life, or the inconvenience of having to travel to the courthouse. However, what few consider is the potential for serving on a jury to result in trauma. Judges and lawyers have increasingly expressed concern about the occurrence of secondary trauma in jurors. This type of trauma can arise when individuals are exposed to the testimony of witnesses or victims recounting their personal experiences of trauma … Read more