Dhurandhar (2025) is a defiant spy thriller that entertains, educates and exposes the fault lines of global hypocrisy © by film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) [lalitmax2022@gmail.com]
Introduction : When a commercial film turns into a political flashpoint
Cinema occasionally reaches a moment where it ceases to function merely as entertainment and instead becomes a...
The 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival concluded yesterday, capping 11 extraordinary days that solidified its position as a vibrant space for cultural exchange and cinematic celebration. The Festival welcomed artists, industry professionals, critics, filmmakers and other film lovers from around the world, underlining its enduring mission: to pay tribute to the variety...
Swaha-In the Name of Fire, Review: Burning issues and stark reality, in black and white
Deprived lower castes, without cash or savings, living in abject poverty and being targeted by members of higher castes, is a theme that we have seen and heard and read a lot about. We have also read, seen and heard on media, and learnt through vicarious narrations, that these adverse...
Swaha-In the Name of Fire, Review: Burning issues and stark reality, in black and white
Deprived lower castes, without cash or savings, living in abject poverty and being targeted by members of higher castes, is a theme that we have seen and heard and read a lot about. We have also read, seen and heard on media, and learnt through vicarious narrations, that these adverse...
Tribeca: Arquette's energetic spin on (a lightly fictionalized) Hunter S. Thompson and the women in his orbit premiered at TIFF in 2023, but looking to make a version a touch more "American," the first-time filmmaker went back to the editing room. As she tells IndieWire, the process was unexpectedly edifying.
The ICO had a really energetic and exciting start to 2025 with the 12th edition of our flagship training course, Cultural Cinema Exhibition 2025, which ran from 11 to 17 January in London. We call CCE our ‘flagship’ at the Independent Cinema Office because it strikes to the heart of our mission to champion the […]
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Baha Mar, the Caribbean’s premier luxury resort destination, is proud to announce its role as the official host of the 19th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF). This year’s event, held from November 13-17, will celebrate the artistry and vision of Caribbean filmmakers, showcasing their work in a breathtaking setting that merges world-class luxury with Bahamian culture....
The American Film Market® (AFM®) announced the current lineup of participating Exhibitors for its upcoming 45th edition, scheduled for November 5-10, 2024. This year marks a significant milestone as the AFM relocates to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for the first time.
With AFM still four months away, Exhibitor registrations are surging, with early sign-ups far surpassing...
Esther McGregor was sure she’d screwed up her audition to Pedro Almodovar’s hotly-anticipated English-language debut “The Room Next Door.” Shooting a short film at the time (as a favor) and not feeling too hot about it, the hyper-creative and delightfully energetic actress, model, musician and tattoo artist (and unashamed “Nepo Baby” — more on that […]
The Curtinhas program brings back Curtas' most energetic and entertaining films. With sessions designed for three different age groups, M/3, M/6, M/9, the program is not just about films, but also fun workshops around this year's theme, Magic Forest.