The Philippines has chosen Magellan, the historical drama film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lav Diaz, as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
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27 Nights to Open, Winter of the Crow to Close San Sebastián Film Festival
27 Nights (27 noches) by Daniel Hendler (courtesy SSIFF) The world premiere of Uruguayan filmmaker, Daniel Hendler’s 27 Nights (27 noches) will open the competitive Official Selection of the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival. It will close with the out-of-competition screening of Winter of the Crow by Polish director Kasia Adamik.
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Spanish Absurdist Comedy ‘The Fantastic Golem Affairs’ Opens in US Theaters | Trailer
Burnin’ Percebes – the pen name for filmmaking duo Juan González and Fernando Martínez – unleash their most audacious work yet with The Fantastic Golem Affairs (El fantástico caso del Golem).
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Sony Pictures Classics to Release Scarlet, Animated Film by Mamoru Hosoda
Scarlet (Studio Chizu) Sony Pictures Classics will release Scarlet, the animated feature film directed by Mamoru Hosoda. It tells the story of a princess who transcends time and space.
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Taiwan Submits ‘Left-Handed Girl’ for Oscar for Best International Feature Film
Left-Handed Girl (courtesy Semaine Critique) Taiwan has selected Left-Handed Girl (左撇子女孩), directed by Shih-Ching Tsou, as the country’s submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.
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52nd Telluride Film Festival Unveils Lineup
Ballad of a Small Player (Netflix) Presented by the National Film Preserve each year over the Labor Day Weekend, the 52nd Telluride Film Festival unveiled its official program selections of over sixty feature films, short films, and revival programs.
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Tunisia Selects ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ for Oscar for Best International Feature Film
The Voice of Hind Rajab (Mime Films, Tanit Films) Tunisia has submitted The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, as its entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. It is based on the killing of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed by Israeli forces during the ongoing Israeli invasion of Gaza.
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Japan Selects Kokuho for Oscar for Best International Feature Film
Kokuho (National Treasure) by Lee Sang-il (Yoshida Shuichi / Asahi Shimbun “Kokuho” Film Partners) Japan has selected Lee Sang-il’s epic kabuki drama Kokuho (National Treasure) as its submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
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Is This Thing On? Teaser Trailer – Will Arnett and Laura Dern Are Getting A Divorce in Bradley Cooper’s Comedy Drama
Bradley Cooper, back behind the camera, directs Is This Thing On?, a comedy-drama film starring Will Arnett as Alex Novak and Laura Dern as Tess – a couple navigating the uncertain terrain of their midlife separation. As Alex turns to stand-up comedy to rediscover purpose, Tess reassesses what she sacrificed for family.
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Sweden Selects ‘Eagles of the Republic’ for Oscar for Best International Feature Film
Eagles of the Republic by Tarik Saleh (Yigit Eken) Sweden has selected Tarik Saleh’s political thriller Eagles of the Republic as its submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
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Iceland Submits ‘The Love That Remains’ for Oscar for Best International Feature Film
The Love That Remains (Ástin sem eftir er) directed by Hlynur Pálmason Iceland has selected Hlynur Pálmason’s The Love That Remains (Ástin sem eftir er) as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
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Jennifer Lopez to receive the Virtuoso Award for ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ at Savannah Film Festival
Jennifer Lopez in Kiss of the Spider Woman (Ana Carballosa) SCAD Savannah Film Festival will honor Jennifer Lopez with the Virtuoso Award in honor of her performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman and “her trailblazing career across film, television, music, and entertainment”.