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“Social Studies” Director Lauren Greenfield on the Art of Documenting America’s Most Connected Generation

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By Jessica Herndon Lauren Greenfield has always had an eye for America’s obsessions. For over two decades, the Emmy Award–winning filmmaker has focused her lens on the most uncomfortable truths about wealth, beauty, and youth culture — from the devastating intimacy of Thin (2006 Sundance Film Festival) to the gaudy excess of The Queen of […] The post “Social Studies” Director Lauren...

“Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” Cinematically Narrates a Short Story Collection of Place

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& & & Sierra Falconer attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” at The Ray Theatre on The post “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” Cinematically Narrates a Short Story Collection of Place first appeared on sundance.org.

The Festival Beat Special Venice Wrap edition 1139

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THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995 - FINALIZING YOUR NEW SITE - OUT SOON HAPPY SUMMER AND BEST OF LUCK ON THE CIRCUIT We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google even existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform...

Crossing fingers for 55 premiering at TIFF - Interview with the director Shyam Madiraju

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Directed by Shyam Madiraju, 55 introduces audiences to a gripping underworld: a pickpocket gang in Mumbai where each member is named by a number. At its center is 55, an orphaned teenage pickpocket whose life spins into turmoil when he unknowingly befriends the daughter of a man who died by suicide after being robbed by him. As their connection deepens, 55 is forced to confront the...

The American French Film Festival Reveals Powerful Documentary Film Line Up for October Event

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La Scala - Anna NETREBKO Soprano as Donna Leonora  As part of the pre-announcements of the program for the 29th edition of The American French Film Festival (TAFFF), the French American Cultural Fund  has just released this year's documentary line up. Included this year are documentary feature films that delve into the histories of a famous French icon, a legendary opera house, and a...

The 61st Chicago International Film Festival announces its program

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Opening Night: One Golden Summer , Kevin Shaw's doc chronicling the inspiring & redemptive journey of the 2014 Jackie Robinson West Little League team to open the Festival. North America’s Longest-Running Competitive Film Festival Presents 43 Features In Various Competitions, Including 29 World, North American, or U.S. Premieres   The 61st Chicago International Film...

VIDEO The Last Viking by Anders Thomas Jensen on Venice red carpet

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Anker is released from prison after a fifteenyear sentence for robbery. The money from the heist was buried his brother, Manfred. Only he knows where it is. Unfortunately, Manfred has since developed a mental disorder, causing him to forget everything. Together, the brothers embark on an unexpected journey to locate the money — and discover who they really are. Den sidste viking is a...

VIDEO Father Mother Sister Brother by Jim Jarmusch Venice red carpet moments

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Starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Sarah Greene, Indya Moore, Luka Sabbat, Françoise Lebrun. Father Mother Sister Brother is a feature film, though carefully constructed in the form of a triptych. The three stories all concern the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents) and each...

VIDEO IL MAESTRO by Andrea Di Stefano Venice red carpet

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Starring: Pierfrancesco Favino, Tiziano Menichelli, Giovanni Ludeno, Dora Romano, with Valentina Bellè, Astrid Meloni, Chiara Bassermann, Paolo Briguglia, Roberto Zibetti, Fabrizio Careddu, and with Edwige Fenech. Late 1980s. Summer. Thirteen-year-old Felice, shouldering all his father’s expectations, after years of hard training and strict rules, finally gets to compete in national...

Moving presentation and best director for The Smashing Machine

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The story of legendary mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt received an very long and moving standing ovation at the Lido screening and the Silver Lion for best director to Benny Safdie. The director's statement by Benny Safdie: "The Smashing Machine: a perfect onomatopoeia for something visual, conjuring images of domination and...
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