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Netflix’s ‘Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli’ Documentary Profiles Oscar Winning Indian Director of ‘RRR’

Documentary

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli. S.S. Rajamouli in Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024

One of the most beloved modern Indian director, SS Rajamouli, whose works include Academy Award winning ‘RRR’ and one of India’s most expensive film ‘Baahubali’ is getting a Netflix documentary honoring his works and creative process. Netflix, Applause Entertainment, and Film Companion Studios partner for an upcoming biographical documentary feature titled Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli, which premieres on August 2. Through an immersive journey and interview with Rajamouli, behind-the-scenes footage, and captivating narratives, this collaboration endeavors to encapsulate the filmmaker’s creative universe, showcasing his profound influence on Indian and international cinema, his enduring legacy, and his innovative contributions to filmmaking.

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Ron Howard’s ‘Eden’, Anderson .Paak’s K-POPS, Among Films World Premiering at Toronto Film Festival

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Ron Howard (dp)

Ron Howard’s Eden and Anderson .Paak’s K-POPS are among five World Premiere titles in the Gala program and the Special Presentation program of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.

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Mahdi Fleifel’s ‘To a Land Unknown’ Wins Top Prize at 41st Munich Film Festival

Filmfest München (Munich International Film Festival)

© Kurt Krieger / Filmfest München

The 41st Munich International Film Festival (Filmfest München) presented the awards in the five international competitions (CineCoPro, CineMasters, CineVision, CineRebels, and CineKindl), the FIPRESCI Prize, the Young Jury Award, and the three Audience Awards, with the most lucrative prize, the 100,000-euro CineCoPro Award, going to the film “To a Land Unknown” by Mahdi Fleifel.

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Mark Cousins’ ‘A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things’ Wins Grand Prix at 58th Karlovy Vary IFF

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things directed by Mark Cousins (courtesy KVIFF)

The 58th Karlovy Vary IFF presented awards for the best films at the closing ceremony with A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things directed by Mark Cousins winning the Grand Prix – Crystal Globe. The documentary is an essayistic portrait of a British artist, with deep insights into the world of gender, climate, and creativity. “What a festival, what a hall, what a shock! My film is also about shock, about the transformation of artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham after she climbed a Swiss glacier in 1949. It’s about a woman who lived her life to the fullest,” said Mark Cousins.

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Restored Masterpieces by Antonioni, Refn, Wiseman Among Classics Program of 81st Venice Film Festival

Classics, Venice International Film Festival

La Notte (The Night) by Michelangelo Antonioni (Archivio Fotografico CSC – Cineteca Nazionale)

The Venice Classics program of the 81st Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia will present the world premiere screenings of 18 film restorations of masterpieces completed over the past year from film libraries, cultural institution and productions around the world.

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‘Mapantsula’ – Classic 1988 Apartheid-Era South African Film Remastered and Released in 4K | Trailer

Classics, Trailers

Thomas Mogotlane in Mapantsula. (Credits: Film Movement)

Originally released 35 years ago back in 1988, Oscar Schmitz’s ‘Mapantsula’ was a landmark in South African cinema. Film Movement revealed the release date for a remastered version of the film, restored in 4K from the original 35mm negative and will release in conjuction with the film’s 35th anniversary.

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Ivy Vale’s ‘Out of My Comfort Zone’ Headlines 8th Festival of Cinema NYC Film Lineup

Festival of Cinema NYC

Out of My Comfort Zone by Ivy Vale

Ivy Vale’s coming of age musical Out of My Comfort Zone will open this year’s 8th edition of Festival of Cinema NYC, the Queens-based film festival, running from August 2-11, 2024. The festival returns to the Regal UA Midway in Forest Hills with additional venues this year including the Queens Public Library at Forest Hills, Yant Tattoo Studios – the Official Filmmaker Lounge and special presentations at the Queens Center Mall in Rego Park. The festival closes with the world premiere of Delfine Paolini’s A Wonderful Way with Dragons.

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‘Free LSD’ – Jack Black Stars Alongside Punk-Rock Group OFF! in SciFi Comedy Film | Trailer

Independent Film, Trailers

Free LSD (screenshot)

After premiering at the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival, punk rock supergroup OFF! revealed the trailer for ‘Free LSD’, the science fiction comedy film which promotes the group’s farewell album with the same name (which debuted at #20 on the Billboard Album Sales Chart). The film was written and directed by OFF!’s guitarist Dimitri Coats.

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‘Peak Season’ – Thirtysomething Couple Faces Stumbling Block in Critically Acclaimed Romantic Dramedy | Trailer

Independent Film, Trailers

Derrick DeBlasis and Claudia Restrepo in Peak Season. (Credit: Peak Season (2023))

Entertainment Squad revealed the trailer for ‘Peak Season’, the romantic comedy that premiered last year at 2023 SXSW Film Festival. Stated as a love letter from Jackson Hole from director Steven Kanter & Henry Loevner, ‘Peak Season’ tells the story of a couple struggling with their relationship after a third party enters the picture.

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28th Fantasia to Close with World Premiere of André Forcier’s ‘Ababouiné’, Unveils More Films + Jury

Fantasia International Film Festival

Ababouiné directed by André Forcier

Fantasia International Film Festival celebrating its 28th edition from July 18 through August 4, 2024, will close with the World Premiere of André Forcier’s Ababouiné. Ababouiné takes us back to the 1950s, when the Catholic Church ruled over Quebec with an iron fist, and as a rowdy group of kids goes to war against the church. In his latest masterpiece, André Forcier (Au Clair De La Lune, A Wind From Wyoming) revisits a dark period of Quebec’s history through an often shocking – yet undeniably and absurdly funny – lens. With a deft hand, Forcier navigates the historical abuses of the church and the hope of a society on the brink of change – with sensitivity, humour, and a lot of heart. Starring in the film are Rémy Girard, Gaston Lepage, Pascale Montpetit, Éric Bruneau, and Mylène Mackay.

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‘Booger’ – Grief Turns into Supernatural Transformation in Mary Dauterman’s Bizzare Body Horror Film | Trailer

Horror + Scifi, Independent Film, Trailers

Booger (Courtesy of Dark Sky Films)

Dark Sky Films revealed the official trailer for ‘Booger’, writer/director Mary Dauterman’s feature film debut. The film premiered at last year’s Fantasia Film Festival and gained critical acclaim for its bold and captivating depiction of grief.

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‘1992’ – Action-Crime Thriller Stars Tyrese Gibson, Scott Eastwood and Late Ray Liotta | Trailer

Thriller, Trailers

1992 (Photo Credit Vadislav / Trident Films – FZCO)

Lionsgate revealed the trailer for ‘1992’, the action-crime thriller film starrin Tyrese Gibson and the late Ray Liotta in one of his final film roles. Produced by hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg (Death Row Pictures), the film also stars Clé Bennett, Dylan Arnold, Christopher A’mmanuel, Michael Beasley, Ori Pfeffer, Tosin Morohunfola, Oleg Taktarov, with Scott Eastwood.

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