As Lesia, a 15-year-old girl, navigates the dangerous world of the Corsican Mafia, she grapples with the harsh reality of her father’s involvement in criminal activities. She questions why anyone would want to kill her, showing her innocence in the face of the brutal truth. Her father, Pierre-Paul, tries to shield her from the harsh
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French actress Léa Seydoux recently expressed her disapproval of French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement in support of Gérard Depardieu following allegations of sexual assault. She criticized Macron’s comment, stating that it gives “a very bad image for France.” Seydoux’s reaction highlights the growing awareness and activism among younger generations, who are more outspoken about issues
George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, was honored with the prestigious Honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony. The event was filled with emotion as his longtime friend and collaborator, Francis Ford Coppola, presented him with the award. The audience showed their admiration for Lucas by giving him a five-minute standing
Gilles Lellouche, known for his acting credits, arrived at the Cannes press conference amidst the grandeur of the film festival. His latest film, “Beating Hearts,” received an overwhelming response from the audience during its world premiere. The modern take on a Romeo and Juliet tale has been a project close to Lellouche’s heart for 17
Embracer Group, the owner of the Lord of the Rings intellectual property, experienced a 15% decrease in net sales in its Entertainment & Services division for the fourth quarter of 2023. The sales dropped to SEK1.26B ($118M) from SEK1.49B in the previous year. The company highlighted that the Middle-earth Enterprises unit, which houses the beloved
Indonesia recently announced the recipients of its first government-funded film grant, Film Matchfund. This $13M annual fund aims to support Indonesian filmmakers in bringing their creative ideas to life and expanding their international networks. The selected projects, including This City is a Battlefield, Crocodile Tears, Samsara, and Tale of The Land, have also received international
Jing Zou, a Chinese writer and director, recently achieved a major milestone with her feature film project, “A Girl Unknown,” winning the top prize at the Next Step initiative of Cannes Critics’ Week. This initiative is designed to support filmmakers as they transition from short films to their first full-length feature. Inspired by the heartbreaking
Recently, it has been revealed that Michaela Coel is no longer moving forward with the development of a series that was originally linked to her highly successful show, I May Destroy You. This decision comes after three years of speculation and anticipation about what was thought to be “I May Destroy You 2.” Initially, BBC
The new thriller series ‘Influence’ from A+E Media Group and Raw takes a deep dive into the life of a ‘Dadfluencer’ named Andrew Cosgrove. This character, reminiscent of Don Draper from Mad Men, has curated a picture-perfect existence for his family, turning them into a global brand. However, when tragedy strikes and his daughter is
Ofcom has initiated the process of possibly sanctioning GB News due to a significant breach of its code during a People’s Forum show featuring Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The regulatory body has highlighted that the right-leaning news network repeatedly failed to maintain due impartiality, a crucial aspect of its broadcasting standards. Even though the audience