Indian filmmaker Nidhi Saxena’s directorial debut “Sad Letters of an Imaginary Woman” has unveiled a first trailer and poster ahead of its world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival this October. The film will screen in the “A Window on Asian Cinema” section. The trailer offers a glimpse into a poignant world where […]
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International Oscar Race: Hong Kong Selects Blockbuster Action Film ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’
Hong Kong: ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ Hong Kong has selected the Soi Cheang-directed blockbuster “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” as its contender in the best international feature film category of the Oscars. The decision was announced on Friday by The Federation of Motion Picture Producers of Hong Kong. The film, reputed to […]
‘Emmanuelle’ Director Audrey Diwan Shares the Secrets Behind Her Erotic Drama, From Fake Orgasms to the Spirit of Wong Kar-wai
Opening up this year’s San Sebastian Film Festival, Audrey Diwan’s “Emmanuelle” marks an unexpected follow-up to her Golden Lion winner “Happening” – at least on paper, anyway. If anything, the filmmaker followed a similar line, using a literary adaptation to emphasize sensorial experience, in this case the evasive quest for physical pleasure. “The project was […]
Catalonia’s Golden Generation of Filmmakers Hits Its Stride
Catalan Carlos Marqués-Marcet’s best film win at Toronto’s Platform for “They Will Be Dust” points to a larger trend. Backed by generous government support, experienced producers and sales and distribution companies with impeccable track records domestically and abroad, there is a generation of Catalan filmmakers that is hitting its stride with some of the most […]
From Ester Expósito Starrer ‘The Wailing’ to the Next From Albert Serra and Pilar Palomero, the Breadth of Catalan Films Is Underscored at San Sebastián
SAN SEBASTIAN — Is this the San Sebastián Catalan Film Festival? Always boasting a sterling presence at San Sebastián, Catalonia has a massive 27 titles this year, counting five projects in doc forum Lau Haizetara and including four of the five Spanish movies in main Competition and 10 in Made in Spain. Following a break-down of major […]
Turkish Filmmaker Belkis Bayrak Heads to San Sebastian With Gripping New Directors Title ‘Gülizar,’ Reveals Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Ahead of its European bow in San Sebastian as part of the fest’s New Directors Competition, Turkish writer-director Belkis Bayrak reveals the first look trailer for her riveting debut feature, “Gülizar,” shared exclusively with Variety. “It is, of course, an honor to be in competition at San Sebastian with my debut feature,” Bayrak relayed. “I can’t […]
Films From Carla Simon, Óliver Laxe, Jaime Rosales Feature in Our First Look at the Buzziest Catalan Titles Coming in 2025
Catalan films have impressed at festivals and awards ceremonies around the world for years now as the region continues to punch far above its weight in the screen industries. As the fall festival season transitions into awards season, we wanted to take a look at the buzziest Catalan titles set to make their debut sometime […]
‘Solo Leveling – ReAwakening’ Sets Theatrical Releases – Global Bulletin
LEVELING UP Sony-owned anime company Crunchyroll has acquired North American and select international theatrical rights for “Solo Leveling – ReAwakening.” The presentation represents a recap of the “Solo Leveling” anime series’ hit first season and a sneak peek of the first two episodes of the second season. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring “Solo […]
In Samppa Batal’s Romantic Dramedy ‘Apple Thieves,’ It’s Time to Fall in Love – And to Get Really Drunk (EXCLUSIVE)
Finnish director Samppa Batal finds sadness in romance and romance in sadness in the Helsinki-set “Apple Thieves.” “I see it as a romantic dramedy,” he says. “I believe we should embrace sadness [in relationships] because it will come. The problems start when we refuse to admit it. I don’t remember when, but I have learned […]
Beta Fiction Spain, Distributor of ‘Emmanuelle,’ ‘We Live in Time,’ Taps Director Arantxa Echevarría for ‘Dolores’ (EXCLUSIVE)
SAN SEBASTIAN — Beta Fiction Spain, the distributor of the opening and closing films at this year’s San Sebastian Festival, Audrey Diwan’s “Emmanuelle” and John Crowley’s “We Live in Time,” has tapped Arantxa Echevarría to direct its banner Spanish feature, “Dolores.” Echeverría has already helmed for Beta Fiction “La Infiltrada,” about a police infiltrator in Basque […]