As a way of embodying its commitment to the environment, the 74th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has chosen a selection of films on the environment in its Cinema for the climate special section.
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Cannes Film Festival Focuses on Environment with ‘Cinema for the climate’ Selection
Above Water by Aïssa Maïga © Rousslan Dion, Bonne Pioche Cinéma – 2021
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CATCH AND KILL: THE PODCAST TAPES Trailer. HBO Documentary Series Brings To Life Ronan Farrow’s Hit Podcast and Book
Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes with Ronan Farrow HBO released the official trailer for Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes, a six-part, half-hour documentary series directed by Emmy® winners Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (HBO’s “Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking”) that brings to life Ronan Farrow’s intimate, revealing interviews with whistleblowers, journalists, private investigators and other sources, conducted for the Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist’s podcast and bestselling book “Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies and A Conspiracy to Protect Predators.” The documentary series debuts with two back-to-back episodes Monday, July 12, (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), with new episodes airing back-to-back subsequent Mondays at the same time.
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LADY BOSS: The Jackie Collins Story Documentary to Premiere on CNN (Teaser)
Jackie Collins (dp) LADY BOSS: The Jackie Collins Story, directed by Laura Fairrie is described as a definitive, cinematic portrait of the trailblazing author, mother, rebel, and icon. LADY BOSS made its world premiere on June 10 at Tribeca Film Festival, and will premiere for television Sunday, June 27, at 9:00pm ET and PT on CNN.
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JOE BELL Trailer. Mark Wahlberg Stars as a Father Dealing with the Death of His Bullied Son
Joe Bell starring Mark Wahlberg Roadside Attractions released the official trailer for the emotional drama, Joe Bell, starring Mark Wahlberg as a rough-edged father who pays tribute to his son who committed suicide after being bullied at school, by embarking on a walk across America.
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Yana Ugrekhelidze’s ‘Instructions for Survival’ Wins Compass-Perspektive-Award at Berlin Fest Summer Special Edition
Yana Ugrekhelidze (Instructions for Survival) © Daniel Seiffert / Berlinale 2021 Yana Ugrekhelidze’s Instructions for Survival (Germany) was awarded the Compass-Perspektive-Award at Berlin Film Festival Summer Special. The award is presented to the best film from the Perspektive Deutsches Kino programof the Berlinale Summer Special tonight.
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TWIST Trailer. Michael Caine, Rita Ora Star in London Set Crime-thriller
Twist stars Michael Caine Saban Films released the official trailer for the thriller film Twist, a modern day take on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist, starring Michael Caine, Rita Ora, Noel Clarke, Sophie Simnett, Jason Maza, Franz Drameh with David Walliams and Lena Headey and introducing Raff Law. Directed by Martin Owen, the film opens in theaters, on digital, and on demand on July 30, 2021
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‘Primera’ Trailer. Vee Bravo Documents Chileans Protesting in the Streets Demanding a New Constitution
Primera directed by Vee Bravo Since October of 2019, millions of Chileans have taken to the streets demanding a new constitution, written by the people and guided by the principles of equity and dignity. Primera tells their story.
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Cecilia Aldarondo’s LANDFALL, Doc on Puerto Rico’s Future Post-Hurricane María Premieres on PBS’ POV (TRAILER)
Landfall (credit: Pablo Alvarez-Mesa) Landfall, director Cecilia Aldarondo’s latest feature documentary, which was produced by Ines Hofmann Kanna, will premiere Monday July 12, 2021 on PBS at 10 p.m. ET and at pov.org. The film will also be available to stream for free at pov.org until August 11, 2021. Aldarondo was a 2021 Independent Spirit Award “Truer than Fiction” nominee. The award recognizes outstanding emerging talent in nonfiction film direction.
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San Sebastian Festival Dedicates Retrospective to the Golden Age of Korean Cinema
Hanyeo / The Housemaid (1960) by Kim Ki-young The upcoming 60th edition of San Sebastian Festival will showcase the retrospective Flowers in Hell, on the Golden Age of Korean Cinema, which had to be cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. It includes ten titles dating from the 50s and the 60s and will be accompanied by a monographic book published by the Festival, the Filmoteca Española and the Centro Cultural Coreano en España.
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HOW IT ENDS Trailer. Feel Good Indie Comedy Stars Zoe Lister-Jones, Olivia Wilde, Whitney Cummings, Nick Kroll
Zoe Lister-Jones and Cailee Spaeny appear in How it Ends by Daryl Wein and Zoe Lister-Jones | photo by Daryl Wein. Check out the official trailer for How It Ends, Daryl Wein and Zoe Lister-Jones’ indie comedy film opening in select theaters and digital on July 20, 2021.
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SETTLERS Trailer. Sci-fi Thriller Stars Sofia Boutella, Jonny Lee Miller and Brooklynn Prince
Settlers directed by Wyatt Rockefeller IFC Midnight released the official trailer for writer/director Wyatt Rockefeller’s sci-fi thriller Settlers starring Sofia Boutella, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Brooklynn Prince, Nell Tiger Free, and Jonny Lee Miller. The film opens in theaters and on demand on Friday, July 23.
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Peter Jackson’s ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Debuts Exclusively On Disney+ for Thanksgiving Holidays
The Beatles: Get Back Disney+ will premiere “The Beatles: Get Back,” documentary series directed by Peter Jackson, featuring over six hours of never-before-seen restored footage, including The Beatles’ last live performance to fans and music lovers worldwide over the Thanksgiving holidays.