History, when told well, is a muddy and confusing thing. There are no elegant narratives or happy endings. Philip Sotnychenko’s “La Palisiada” takes this truism and twists it into a suitably complex form: this 1996 film noir chronicles a pivotal moment in Ukrainian history by focusing on the investigation of a murder. But as it … Read more
Chinese director Lu Yi took home the top two awards — best feature film and best director — at the Golden Horse Film Awards on Saturday in Taiwan for his independent film “Unfinished Film.” The awards given out that night by Lu and others represented a defiant gesture toward mainland Chinese authorities, which operate a … Read more
Following his success at Cannes 2024 with In Retreat, producer Thanikachalam SA is backing debut feature director Payal Sethi’s Kurinji (The Disappearing Flower) at India’s Film Bazaar co-production market. Sethi’s previous works include the award-winning short films “Leeches” (2016), which won the International Grand Prix at the Brussels Short Film Festival, and “Grant St. Shaving … Read more
Indian businessman Prasanna Agarkar has launched Anashwar Media and Entertainment, marking the company’s debut with Nikhil Mahajan’s ‘Taxi Driver’ in the ongoing Film Bazaar market. The film’s events revolve around a taxi driver and a thief, whose lives intersect during one fateful night, revealing an unexpected relationship from their past. Production is scheduled to begin … Read more
“Stree 2,” the most successful Bollywood film of the year and India’s second-highest-grossing film of 2024, is set to be joined by one or more sequels, the film’s director Amar Kaushik said on Wednesday. Kaushik was speaking at the Knowledge Series seminar that is part of the Film Bazaar Project Market located next to the … Read more
The opening ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Wednesday was packed with several Bollywood-style performances. But it also took some time to deal with the film business as well. This scene came from ‘The Perfect Couple’ rising star Ishaan Khatter dancing to a variety of Bollywood songs and … Read more
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa takes cinema to the streets – quite literally. The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) and Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) have partnered with Picturetime Digiplex to screen a selection of films in inflatable theaters at the 55th edition of the festival. These include SS … Read more
Acclaimed director Shekhar Kapoor has revealed plans to set up a film school in Mumbai’s Dharavi slum, with a special focus on artificial intelligence technology in filmmaking. The initiative draws on Kapoor’s decade-long experience of running the Dharavi Project alongside Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, a hip-hop and rap initiative in Dharavi in partnership with Universal … Read more
Taiwanese production company Aview Images has partnered with Singapore’s Momo Film Co to co-produce two upcoming films – Nelson Yu’s “The Drought” and Daniel Hui’s “Other People’s Dreams”. “Drought,” Liu’s sophomore film, explores family dynamics and personal conflicts against the backdrop of an uninhabitable drought. The project marks the reunion between Yeo and Momo Film … Read more
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has unveiled its main competition slate, which includes 15 films vying for the Golden Peacock Award with prizes worth INR 4 million ($47,000), and notably includes nine films directed by women. Among the world premieres are the Iranian drama Fear and Trembling by Menejeh Hekmat and Faez … Read more