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The 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will screen Jia Zhang-ke’s Chinese documentary, ‘Swimming Out Till The Sea Turns Blue’ at Nandan on January 14. Directed by one of China’s prominent filmmakers, it traces the history of contemporary China through the lives and writings of the country’s prolific literary figures.

Veteran director-writer Sai Paranjpye, known for helming popular films like 'Sparsh' and 'Chashme Buddoor', will be honoured with Indian Excellence in Cinema Award at the upcoming 18th Jio MAMI Mumbai International Film Festival.

The MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is less than a month away from offering the city a movie extravaganza unlike any other. The festival is set to kick off on 20th October. The press conference began with the announcement of the festival's new brand identity.

Veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese will be honoured with the Carrosse d'Or, also known as Golden Coach award, at the Directors' Fortnight in Cannes.

Mirror (April 18) had earlier reported that for the upcoming BRICS Film Festival to be held in China in June, five filmmakers from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have come together to make five 18-minute shorts on the theme of ‘Where has the time gone’ that will be screened as an anthology. Madhur Bhandarkar, who will represent India, has roped in Annu Kapoor and child artiste Devrath Mudgal to play the leads in his short, titled Mumbai Mist.

The Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) would screen the best of contemporary world cinema this year.

The filmmaker is working on a short for an anthology to be screened in China

Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival has kicked off with a bang.

The actor will distribute Payal Kapadia's acclaimed film in India.

The director speaks as her acclaimed film kicks off its India release journey.

At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, a unique convergence occurred as each zodiac sign discovered a film that mirrored their inherent traits. From Aries' attraction to the intense 'Alpha' to Pisces' connection with the dreamy 'La Petite Dernière,' the festival became a cosmic reflection.

Rima's film tells the story of Malti and Ramen. Malti is an earnest shop owner, whereas Raman is a flamboyant tempo driver and they bridge the quaint Assam neighborhood to the outside world. What will happen when a comfortable arrangement gets disrupted? Will they still hold their hands?

Rima’s latest directorial is as promising as the earlier stories. Her short film 'For Each Other' based on the theme 'Neighbors' recently had its World premiere at the Pingyao International Film Festival in China.

Nagraj Manjule's 'Fandry' won the Sant Tukaram best international Marathi film award at the closing ceremony of the 12th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) on Thursday.

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Acclaimed filmmaker Alexander Payne, known for movies like "The Descendants" and "The Holdovers," will receive the Honorary Leopard Award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The festival recognizes Payne as a defining figure in 21st-century American cinema. Artistic Director Giona A Nazzaro praised Payne's ability to blend classical and modern sensibilities, highlighting his work with renowned actors.

Multiple National Award-winning director Rima Das' new movie 'Tora's Husband' will be screened at the 47th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film gala will be held from September 8-18.

The festival will be held from May 14 to May 25, 2024 in Cannes

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Sections of the Chinese media are using the movie to indirectly complain that Chinese filmmakers do not have enough freedom to depict social realities.

A Bengali feature film — ‘Manikbabur Megh’ (MM) — has been selected to compete at the Firebird award of the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF). This is one of Asia’s oldest international film festivals and was founded in 1976.

The 30th Busan International Film Festival expands its scope with new competitions, global auteurs, and record screenings, positioning itself as both a celebration and a survival strategy for Korean cinema.

Filmmaker, archivist and founder of Film Heritage Foundation, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, is co-presenting and programming the representation of Indian films for the Classics section at the 44th edition of the prestigious Festival des 3 Continents that is set to be held from November 18 to November 27, 2022 in Nantes, France.

Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" inaugurated the Busan International Film Festival, spotlighting South Korea's cultural influence. The festival introduces its first competition section, showcasing emerging Asian talents and acclaimed masters. The event features 241 films from 64 countries, celebrating remarkable women in film and honoring Asian filmmakers, reflecting optimism for the future of Asian cinema.

The Cannes Film Festival, the biggest film festival in the world, returns on Tuesday, May 14 for its 77th edition. All eyes will turn to the French Riviera for the glitzy event packed with movie premieres, star-studded press conferences, a glamorous red carpet and after parties. Here's all you need to know about this year's festival and what you need to keep an eye out for.

A red brick wall. A white paintbrush. How long would it take to paint the wall? For an artist it wouldn���t take long to give a fair estimate of the time. But in January this year, the task was entrusted upon two members of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) when British film-maker Charlie Lyne crowdfunded a film titled ���Paint Drying��� and made them sit through more than a 10-hour-long movie. All that was there in the film was a ���single, unbroken shot of white paint drying on a brick wall���! On India���s Republic Day when the U certificate for the film was posted on Reddit, BBFC���s website crashed.