Cohen Media will release Persian Lessons (Persischstunden), the World War II drama based on the story “Erfingdung Einer Sprache” by Wolfgang Kohlhasse, and starring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Lars Eidinger, Jonas Nay, Alexander Beyer, Luisa-Cèline Gaffron, David Schütter.
The Jewish Museum and Film at Lincoln Center will present the 31st annual New York Jewish Film Festival (NYJFF) in person and virtually from January 12 through 25, 2022. The NYJFF lineup showcases 33 wide-ranging and exciting features and shorts (24 features and nine shorts), including the latest works by dynamic voices in international cinema, as well as the world premiere of a new 4K restoration of the 1984 film Kaddish by Steve Brand.
Belarus has selected the WWII drama Persian Lessons (Persischstunden) directed by Vadim Perelman to represent the country in the best international feature film race at the 2021 Oscars.
Berlin International Film Festival today confirmed more films in Berlinale Specials including the world premiere of Police, Anne Fontaine’s new film, with Omar Sy playing a dramatic role. Along with Sy, Virginie Efira and Grégory Gadebois complete a trio of policemen and -women who represent a fascinating cross-section of French society.