Film Festivals Isabelle Huppert dazzles in Ulrike Ottinger’s The Blood Countess at Berlinale
Isabelle Huppert delivers a magnetic, economical turn in Ulrike Ottinger’s lavishly staged vampire fable, which premiered at the 2026 Berlinale
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Film Festivals Faraz Shariat’s Prosecution: a Berlinale courtroom thriller confronting right-wing networks
Faraz Shariat’s Prosecution is a propulsive legal thriller about a determined prosecutor who survives a racist attack and digs into archived cases…
Film Festivals Tunisian filmmaker afef ben mahmoud to direct gabès cinema festival amid changing festival landscape
Afef Ben Mahmoud takes charge of Gabès Cinéma Fen, connecting local ecological concerns and cross-disciplinary arts, while Doha’s Qumra and broader African…
Film Festivals patric chiha’s a Russian Winter follows exiles in Paris at Berlinale panorama
Patric Chiha's documentary follows Russian exiles in Paris, blending intimate conversation and striking visuals to probe exile, protest and the feeling of…
Film Festivals amy adams sends message as ‘at the sea’ premieres in berlin competition
Amy Adams could not attend the Berlin premiere of 'At the Sea' but sent a heartfelt message; this piece examines the film's…
Film Festivals dao at berlinale: a powerful portrait of diaspora and kinship
a thoughtful review of alain gomis’s dao, presented at berlinale, focusing on its themes of diaspora, family dynamics, and cinematic craft (published:…
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berlinale highlights: dao, bouchra and don’t come out examined
three Berlinale films confront exile, long-distance family bonds and queer trauma with bold aesthetics and intimate storytelling
Film Festivals dao: a cross-continental family epic that blurs documentary and fiction
Alain Gomis crafts a three-hour, cross-continental portrait of family life that merges myth, memory and improvised performance to examine what it means…
Film Festivals mouse review: katherine mallen kupferer shines in a heartfelt berlinale premiere
Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson deliver a finely tuned portrait of adolescence, grief and unlikely bonds in 'Mouse,' a film that premiered…
Film Festivals jamie bell at berlinale: a look back at hallam foe and what’s next
From a 14-year-old breakout to daring physical work and a Silver Bear-winning film, Jamie Bell’s Berlinale history reveals an actor evolving through…
Film Festivals rocky the troll sales reflect changing indie market at the european film market
Reinvent Yellow has begun selling the Norwegian family adventure Rocky the Troll at the European Film Market, signaling both confidence in family…
Film Festivals cashiers du cinéma film series at bam celebrates cinema workers
the cashiers du cinéma editors pair comics and cinema in a BAM series that honors the quotidian and the eccentric lives of…
Film Festivals repertory screenings and restorations to catch in new york this weekend
Discover where to find 35mm prints, rare restorations, and curated retrospectives across new york venues including Film at Lincoln Center, Museum of…
Film Festivals inside the film everybody digs bill evans: grief, art and visual style
an atmospheric biopic that begins with a peak performance at the Village Vanguard and then traces the personal and familial repercussions of…
Film Festivals charli xcx’s the moment explores pop stardom at berlinale
Charli xcx, who co-created and stars in The Moment, presented the film in Berlin’s Panorama, discussing its blend of fiction and lived…
Film Festivals rosebush pruning at the berlin film festival: aïnouz’s dark family satire
Karim Aïnouz brings a daring, satirical ensemble piece to the Berlin Film Festival, exploring privilege, family violence and uncomfortable humor through a…
Film Festivals love letters review: alice douard’s debut reframes pregnancy and partnership
Alice Douard’s first feature, starring Ella Rumpf and Monia Chokri, unpacks the emotional and social realities of becoming parents when one partner…
Film Festivals yellow letters review: marriage, censorship and exile in ilker çatak’s latest
A Berlin-shot drama set against Turkey’s cultural crackdown, yellow letters follows two artists whose careers and home are upended by anonymous official…
Film Festivals Unlock your potential at Cannes with IndieWire’s student programs
Discover how attending Cannes can transform your filmmaking journey.
Film Festivals A deep dive into Anthony Chen’s we are all strangers
Anthony Chen's latest film, we are all strangers, promises an emotional exploration of family dynamics.
Film Festivals “Unraveling Love and Struggle: Insights from ‘Only Rebels Win’ at Berlinale”
Only Rebels Win Exploring the Intersection of Love and Defiance in a Turbulent World This innovative narrative delves into the complexities of…
Film Festivals Unveiling Michael Glover Smith’s Hekla: A Captivating Exploration of an Artist’s Journey
Hekla: A Journey Through the Turbulent Life of a Chicago Actress Discover the intricate tapestry of ambition and artistry in "Hekla," a…
Film Festivals Sámi heritage under threat in Árru film
Discover the powerful story of Árru, a film that intertwines Sámi identity with pressing environmental challenges.