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Berlinale disinvites AfD politicians from the opening gala

An invitation for AfD politicians to the grand opening gala of the Berlinale caused an international stir. Now the festival management is reacting. After criticism of invitations for AfD politicians to the opening of the Berlinale, the festival leadership disinvited the party representatives again. Especially in view of the revelations of anti-democratic positions in recent […]

Box Office Boom: Korean Films Set to Reach 10 Million Viewers

As the end of the year approaches, there is a growing vibrancy among audiences visiting theatres. A cumulative audience count of nearly 10 million Following this, director Kim Han-min’s ‘Yi Sun-sin Trilogy’ (below ) was released. On 21 December, the cumulative number of viewers was 9.31 million. has remained at the top of the box […]

The Crisis of Marvel Studios: Overexpansion, Quality Control, and Viewer Fatigue

MCU is expected to have its lowest opening performance to date. CinemaScore recorded a B-grade satisfaction rating, significantly lower than other Marvel films. The series received a barely passing report card, struggling to cover production costs with theater audiences alone. Marvel Studios is revising its strategies to reduce costs and delay projects. The reboot in […]

Exploring Occupation, Conflict, and Peace: Films of the Anti-Occupation Package at the 28th IFFK

Anti-Occupation Films to be Screened at 28th IFFK Thiruvananthapuram: The 28th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will feature a special anti-occupation package, showcasing seven impactful films in the context of the West Asian conflict. Among the films to be screened include ‘Omar’ by Palestinian-Dutch director Hani Abu Asad, ‘Degrade’ by Arab Nasser and Tarzan […]

Tibetan Director Tashi Qingpeng Wins “Most Potential Director” Honor at Golden Rooster Film Festival

Qinghai Tibetan Director Tashi Qingpeng Receives “Most Potential Director” Honor China News Service, Xining, November 7 Renowned Qinghai Tibetan director Tashi Qingpeng was recognized at the 36th Golden Rooster Film Festival 2023 Film Venture Capital Conference, where he received the prestigious “Most Potential Director” award in the main venture capital unit. Additionally, his film script […]

Chinese Filmmakers Shine at Tokyo Film Festival with Multiple Award Nominations

Chinese Filmmakers Make Waves at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival A Showcase of Chinese Talent and Culture By Global Times special reporter Luc The 36th Tokyo International Film Festival, which kicked off on October 23, has become a stage for Chinese filmmakers to shine. With over 20 Chinese-language films showcased, Chinese cinema has captured […]

Third Edition of Bahrain Film Festival Celebrates the Art of Filmmaking

Bahrain Film Festival Celebrates the Art of Filmmaking Manama, Bahrain – The third edition of the Bahrain Film Festival has commenced at Seefmall Cinemas, with the theme of ‘Celebrating the Art of Filmmaking’ running until the 9th of this month. Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Annuaimi, the Finance Minister of the Bahrain Cinema Club, inaugurated the […]

Unveiling the Reshoot Journey: The Making of ‘Cobweb’

A Director’s Intuition: Breathing Life into History What would you do as a director if you had a gut feeling that re-filming an already-shot film could result in creating a timeless masterpiece? And how would you react if you were an actor, witnessing the director’s unwavering conviction in this instinct alone? It may undoubtedly present […]