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IFFK: panel discussion on women in Indian cinema

The representation of women in Indian cinema became the topic of a major panel discussion on the seventh day of the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala on Thursday. The session presided over by festival curator Golda Sellam saw the participation of four women representing contemporary Indian cinema including actresses Kani Kusruti, Anasuya Sengupta, filmmaker Rima Das and cinematographer Fowzia …

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4 days, 19 hours ago

Masters who smashed the glass ceiling

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The term master may be gender-neutral in cinema convention, but it has traditionally been associated with men, denoting experience and expertise. This year, the International Film Festival of Kerala has placed a determined focus on the works of women filmmakers and technicians, highlighted by the presence of experienced and illustrious female figures in world cinema. Through masterclasses, audience interactions, …

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1 week ago

‘We Call Ourselves the Film Fraternity but It’s Fragmented’: Manoj Bajpayee

The Quint

Actor Manoj Bajpayee sits down with The Quint in the latest installment of ‘Tell Me All’ to talk about his early days in the industry, working in Satya, why he believes the film fraternity is fragmented, how his wife has influenced his career and much more. Speaking of finding work during his early days in the industry, Bajpayee said, “It …

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Books, films and everything in between

China Daily

Cuboid screens resembling Hong Kong's generic tower blocks serve as the centerpiece of the City Portraits: Hong Kong Film and Literature exhibition at the Hong Kong Film Archive. Hollywood's magpie-minded filmmakers have long drawn on the world of literature in weaving celluloid stories - and their counterparts in Hong Kong are no different, as a new exhibition makes clear. Hong …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Women musicians haven’t received the credit they deserve: French composer Béatrice Thiriet

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: French composer Béatrice Thiriet’s musical journey started as a five-year-old when she decided to surprise her mom with a Mother’s Day gift. The music must enhance the texture of the film, be a carrier for unspoken emotions that the frames convey, and play the role of the film’s silent signature. My first film, ‘Petits Arrangements avec les morts,’ was …

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1 week, 3 days ago

IFFK 2024: CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates 29th International Film Festival of Kerala

The Hindu

Calling on filmmakers to create diverse films reflecting social realities to counter attempts to present a monolithic view, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has cautioned against attempts by corporates to dictate content. He was speaking after inaugurating the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala at the Nishagandhi auditorium here on Friday. Mr. Vijayan presented the IFFK Lifetime Achievement Award for the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Churning in Hindi cinema forcing filmmakers to think differently: Manoj Bajpayee

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Hindi cinema is going through a lull phase but this churning will, hopefully, lead to something better as creative people always find a way, says actor Manoj Bajpayee. Churning in Hindi cinema forcing filmmakers to think differently: Manoj Bajpayee In a year where the box office once again appears to be dominated by blockbusters from the South like …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Korean stars and filmmakers demand President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal

India Today

The South Korean entertainment industry took a bold stand, standing united to demand the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial martial law declaration on December 3. South Korean citizens remixed aespa’s ‘Whiplash’ while protesting in front of the National Assembly, demanding President Yoon’s impeachment. pic.twitter.com/XabXt6tyGA — Pop Base December 6, 2024 "Burning Up " by #BTS was …

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Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival

Associated Press

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world, to present over 120 films from 81 countries in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district. The Red Sea International Film Festival, now in its fourth year, offers a vibrant lineup featuring a mix of world premieres and …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Book review | On Beauty: The Cinema of Sanjay Leela Bhansali vociferously defends the filmmaker's aesthetic

Hindustan Times

Is there anything that can be described as the Sanjay Leela Bhansali aesthetic? In his debut book, On Beauty: The Cinema of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Prathyush Parasuraman argues that it's all of the above – and so much more. On Beauty, Prathyush Parasuraman's new book, vociferously defends the Sanjay Leela Bhansali aesthetic. Yet Bhansali's cinema is, more often than not, …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sexual exploitation must end everywhere, not just in film: Madhu Ambat

New Indian Express

As you enter Madhu Ambat's office at his Mahalingapuram residence in Chennai, you’ll notice the covers of two soon-to-be-published books displayed on the wall. He also has a nuanced view on every issue cinema has faced, both past and present, including the very grammar of world cinema and the movie industry's latest 'me-too' movement. Having been active in the industry …

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3 weeks ago

Indian filmmakers turn to mythology in bid to supplement spectacle with cultural sentiments

Live Mint

Filmmakers across Indian languages are churning out mythological tales even after the middling performance of such movies recently, hoping to combine high-quality visual effects with a larger-than-life narrative to speak to cultural and nationalistic sentiments, besides catering to family audiences. Even though mythology-centric films released in the recent past, such as Adipurush and Brahmastra, had a mixed reception and their …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Mysuru filmmaker’s short film 'Distant - Bera Hudukida Mara' enters Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival

New Indian Express

MYSURU: Mysuru-based filmmaker Nagabhushan Deshpande has achieved a historic milestone with his debut short film titled ‘Distant - Bera Hudukida Mara’, which has been selected for the Light of Asia competition section at the 19th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival in Indonesia. This is the first time a Kannada short film has been chosen for this prestigious competition, adding a significant …

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1 month ago

Southern films adopt ensemble casts to transcend language barriers, go pan-India

Live Mint

Not long ago, southern language films would invariably cast a star from that particular language and a popular Bollywood actor, bringing out multiple dubbed versions to boost their appeal and business. Southern filmmakers have now upped their game, throwing the net wider and embracing an ensemble cast to cater to pan-India audiences, as streaming platforms and compelling content tear down …

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Internet surprised to see Ben Affleck's smart take on AI as he says it won't be able to replace human filmmakers

Hindustan Times

Ben Affleck had a surprisingly thoughtful and smart take on AI which is going viral on social media. The actor-filmmaker was present at 2024 CNBC Delivering Alpha investor summit, where he talked about the limitations of AI and said "movies will be one of the last things to be replaced by AI." What AI is going to do is dis-intermediate …

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Watch "The Sabarmati Report" to uncover truth hidden behind lies

Op India

On April 28, 2006, a film was released that stands out for its significance. Why one shouldn’t watch “The Sabarmati Report” You should avoid watching this movie if you want to see the visuals of the burning train because the focus of the movie is not on the train burning but on how an attempt was made to erase this …

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‘Documentary filmmakers are troublemakers’: Filmmaker Sarvnik Kaur

New Indian Express

How does one show the adverse effects of climate change on-screen? For Sarvnik Kaur, director of the documentary Against The Tide, telling the story of climate change was through looking at the lives of two Koli fishermen in Mumbai. “I realized that climate change actually looks like social, financial, and familial pressure,” she says. “I wanted to make a film …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Blood Simple was ‘too sleazy’ for Hollywood – but it paved the way for a whole generation of filmmakers

The Independent

It was a cold night in Texas, and Dan Hedaya was lying in an open grave. Both men were actors; they were there to film the stomach-churning “live burial” scene that marked the centrepiece of Joel and Ethan Coen’s debut feature Blood Simple. “We would do a take and then often the two of them would stroll away from us, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

China Daily

American and Chinese filmmakers gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration at the Chinese American Film Festival Summit held at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Nov 9. RENA LI/ CHINA DAILY A group of American and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Filmmakers eye collaboration in a game-changing era

China Daily

A group of US and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration. Squire also discussed a downside of AI's rise, noting that entry-level jobs such as script reading may be displaced as AI becomes capable of summarizing screenplays, a shift he said was …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Kanguva: Latest product of Tamil cinema's FOMO that disrespects audience

India Today

In Tamil cinema's latest offering Kanguva, starring Suriya - another attempt to deliver a pan-Indian film - the Moon is employed as a silent witness to the unfolding events. Suriya's commitment to what is clearly one of his dream projects shines through, but the weak writing does little to elevate the film. Here's a trailer: The film subjects the audience …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Filmmakers eye collaboration in a game-changing era

China Daily

A group of US and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration. Squire also discussed a downside of AI's rise, noting that entry-level jobs such as script reading may be displaced as AI becomes capable of summarizing screenplays, a shift he said was …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

China Daily

American and Chinese filmmakers gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration at the Chinese American Film Festival Summit held at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Nov 9. RENA LI/ CHINA DAILY A group of American and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving …

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1 month, 1 week ago

17 times great filmmakers made awful movies, from Spielberg to Scorsese

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan, here’s a rundown of 17 …

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IFFK: panel discussion on women in Indian cinema

Masters who smashed the glass ceiling

‘We Call Ourselves the Film Fraternity but It’s Fragmented’: Manoj Bajpayee

Books, films and everything in between

Women musicians haven’t received the credit they deserve: French composer Béatrice Thiriet

IFFK 2024: CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates 29th International Film Festival of Kerala

Churning in Hindi cinema forcing filmmakers to think differently: Manoj Bajpayee

Korean stars and filmmakers demand President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal

Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival

Book review | On Beauty: The Cinema of Sanjay Leela Bhansali vociferously defends the filmmaker's aesthetic

Sexual exploitation must end everywhere, not just in film: Madhu Ambat

Indian filmmakers turn to mythology in bid to supplement spectacle with cultural sentiments

Mysuru filmmaker’s short film 'Distant - Bera Hudukida Mara' enters Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival

Southern films adopt ensemble casts to transcend language barriers, go pan-India

Internet surprised to see Ben Affleck's smart take on AI as he says it won't be able to replace human filmmakers

Watch "The Sabarmati Report" to uncover truth hidden behind lies

‘Documentary filmmakers are troublemakers’: Filmmaker Sarvnik Kaur

Blood Simple was ‘too sleazy’ for Hollywood – but it paved the way for a whole generation of filmmakers

Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

Filmmakers eye collaboration in a game-changing era

Kanguva: Latest product of Tamil cinema's FOMO that disrespects audience

Filmmakers eye collaboration in a game-changing era

Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

17 times great filmmakers made awful movies, from Spielberg to Scorsese