The cry of the city: poverty, power, and the monkeys of Lutyens'  New Delhi in ‘‘Eeb Allay Ooo’’ directed by Prateek Vats © by film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI)     Director Prateek Vats’ ‘‘Eeb Allay Ooo’’ (2019) is one of the most strikingly original Indian films of recent years — a daring blend of absurdist satire, social realism, and political commentary. It takes an idea...

Critics Campus 2025 participant Claire Ollivain speaks to The Golden Spurtle director Constantine Costi on how community, tradition and finding connection amid the capitalist grind informed the creation of his whimsical, heartwarming documentary.

In “The Phoenician Scheme,” Michael Cera finally got to realize a long-held dream: working with director Wes Anderson. With his offbeat humor and awkward charm, it’s shocking that this is the first time the “Scott Pilgrim” and “Barbie” actor is stepping into Anderson’s whimsical, colorful world. But it wasn’t supposed to be — Cera was […]

The Festival press conference, organised by the CNC, has just ended. Mickaël Marin, CEO of CITIA, and Marcel Jean, Artistic Director, presented the Official Selection, Screening Events, the new features for 2025 and other highlights of this year's progamme, which will be held from 8th to 14th June. “After a historic 2024 edition, with a record attendance of 17,400 badgeholders, and all...

Celebrated truly indie-focused film festival will feature 77 Feature-length Narrative and Documentary films, Pilots and Shorts making World, North American, and US Premieres. Evan Oppenheimer’s PEAS AND CARROTS makes its World Premiere as the Opening Night selection, and Christina Elioupolos’ HERE’S YIANNI! is the Closing Night selection. Photo: Peas and Carrots   Dances With...

Posted by Robin Menken   Celebrate the launch of Made in Hungary - Hungarian Film Festival in Los Angeles October 25 - October 27 (Lumiere Cinema 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211)   The film festival's mission is to showcase the diversity and richness of contemporary Hungarian cinema to American audiences, offering a selection of acclaimed Hungarian...

Posted by Robin Menken   Celebrate the launch of Made in Hungary - Hungarian Film Festival in Los Angeles October 25 - October 27 (Lumiere Cinema 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211)   The film festival's mission is to showcase the diversity and richness of contemporary Hungarian cinema to American audiences, offering a selection of acclaimed Hungarian...

Posted by Robin Menken   Celebrate the launch of Made in Hungary - Hungarian Film Festival in Los Angeles October 25 - October 27 (Lumiere Cinema 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211)   The film festival's mission is to showcase the diversity and richness of contemporary Hungarian cinema to American audiences, offering a selection of acclaimed Hungarian...

Posted by Robin Menken   Celebrate the launch of Made in Hungary - Hungarian Film Festival in Los Angeles October 25 - October 27 (Lumiere Cinema 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211)   The film festival's mission is to showcase the diversity and richness of contemporary Hungarian cinema to American audiences, offering a selection of acclaimed Hungarian...

Posted by Robin Menken   Celebrate the launch of Made in Hungary - Hungarian Film Festival in Los Angeles October 25 - October 27 (Lumiere Cinema 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211)   The film festival's mission is to showcase the diversity and richness of contemporary Hungarian cinema to American audiences, offering a selection of acclaimed Hungarian...