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Iranian Director Rasoulof Sentenced to Eight Years 

Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, whose feature film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is set to premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival this month, has been sentenced to eight years in prison, flogging, a fine, and property confiscation, as confirmed by

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Godard’s Final Film Scénarios Premiering at Cannes

First images from Jean-Luc Godard’s final film Scénarios will be premiering at Cannes Film Festival. “Scénarios,” an 18-minute short film, was completed by the filmmaker in 2022, just one day prior to his passing via an assisted suicide procedure in Switzerland. Additionally,

Istanbul Modern Presents Films Directed by Women

As part of the “Sharjah Film Platform Montage” series, Istanbul Modern Cinema presents a curated selection of fiction and documentary films directed by women. Among the nine films delving into conflicting dualities, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and exploring the

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Iran Bans Film Crew From Leaving the Country

Iran banned director Mohammed Rasulof and his crew from leaving the country. Rasulof’s new feature ‘The Seed of the Scared Fig’ was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. On April 30, the crew’s lawyer revealed that

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Istanbul Film Festival Awards Announced

The 43rd Istanbul Film Festival, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and sponsored by N Kolay, was concluded with an award ceremony held on 28 April at Atlas 1948. A total of 51 films competed in the international

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James Cameron’s Exhibition in Paris

James Cameron, the visionary behind “The Terminator,” “Aliens,” and “Titanic,” unveiled an exhibition in Paris, showcasing his talents creating characters. In an interview with AFP, the 69-year-old discussed the childhood roots of his films, his reflections on artificial intelligence, and offered a

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Film Festival to Welcome Wim Wenders in İstanbul

Organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), the Istanbul Film Festival, Türkiye’s largest film event, is gearing up for its 43rd edition. Sponsored by N Kolay, the festival will showcase acclaimed and award-winning films from Turkish and international cinema,

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Turkish Actor Wins Big at the Elections

Turkey’s famous detective series Behzat Ç’s lead actor Erdal Beşikçioğlu (Republican People’s Party (CHP)) won Ankara’s Etimesgut’s municipal elections. In Etimesgut, the stronghold of Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Beşikçioğlu became the new mayor by outperforming his rival, MHP’s Enver Demirel, with a

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‘Titanic,’ Door Sells For $718,750

James Cameron’s Titanic’s famous door sold for $718,750 at auction. In Cameron’s hit romantic disaster film, Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) and Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) locate a wooden slab to float on after the ship has sunk. The young couple struggle to

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Frida Kahlo’s Story With Her Own Words

In the new documentary “Frida,” filmmaker Carla Gutiérrez utilizes Frida Kahlo’s personal writings to offer insight into the artist’s life and work. Blending first-person narration with archival footage and interpretive animation of Kahlo’s art, the film provides a fresh perspective on her

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