National Geographic Documentary Films revealed the official trailer for Sugarcane, the documentary film that uncovers a dark legacy of cultural erasure and abuse at a Catholic boarding school for indigenous children in Canada
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‘Sugarcane’ – Documentary Exposes Abuse at a Canadian Catholic School for Indigenous Children | Trailer
Chief Willie Sellars digs a grave for communty member Stan Wycotte who took his life on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. (Credit: Emily Kassie/Sugarcane Film LLC)
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‘Mothers’ Instinct’ – Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway Star in 1960s Psychological Thriller Film | Trailer
Mothers’ Instinct (Neon) Neon revealed the trailer for ‘Mothers’ Instinct’, a remake of a 2018 Belgian film under the same title based on the 2012 novel, ‘Behind the Hatred’ (Derrière la haine). The film is the directorial debut of seasoned cinematographer Benoît Delhomme.
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77th Locarno Film Festival Unveils Lineup
Qing Chun (Ku) (Youth (Hard Times)) by Wang Bing (courtesy Locarno FF) Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro unveiled the official selections for the 77th Locarno Film Festival described as “bold, innovative, and vibrant as ever” competition titles alongside non-competitive sections. In addition, the Excellence Award Davide Campari, given to film personalities with extraordinary careers, will this year go to French actor-directors Mélanie Laurent and Guillaume Canet.
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Agnieszka Holland, Andrew Haigh, Zhang Ziyi Among 81st Venice Film Festival International Jury
Agnieszka Holland (courtesy Venice Film Festival) The 81st Venice International Film Festival taking place August 28 – September 7, 2024 today unveiled the jury of nine international film personalities, who will award the Golden Lion for Best Film in the Venezia 81 Competition and the other official awards.
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Ning Hao’s ‘The Movie Emperor’ Headlines 23rd Asian Film Festival of Dallas Lineup
The Movie Emperor directed by Ning Hao Ning Hao’s Chinese comedy The Movie Emperor will kick off the film lineup for this year’s 23rd edition of Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD) taking place July 25-28, 2024. AFFD’s Centerpiece film will be Marc Marriott’s fish-out-of-water tale Tokyo Cowboy, and the Closing Night film is Soi Cheang’s Hong Kong action-adventure film Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In.
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Netflix’s ‘Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli’ Documentary Profiles Oscar Winning Indian Director of ‘RRR’
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
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
© 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
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
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
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
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.