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Entertainment 3 years ago

‘In love with my country’: Arrested Iranian director Jafar Panahi

Iranian director Jafar Panahi, renowned for his gritty social commentary which has drawn the ire of his country's rulers, was arrested on Monday — the third filmmaker to be held in less than a week.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Iran detains prominent activist, two filmmakers on security charges

Iranian authorities have arrested a prominent reformist activist and two filmmakers on charges of acting against national security, local media said on Friday.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Director Paul Haggis arrested in Italy for alleged 'sexual assault'

Oscar-winning Canadian director Paul Haggis was arrested in southern Italy on suspicion of aggravated sexual assault, Italian news agencies reported Sunday, citing local prosecutors.

Art & Culture 3 years ago

Cancel Dostoevsky? Russian director calls for moderation

Speaking to AFP at the Cannes Film Festival, Serebrennikov -- the only Russian national with a film in competition -- condemned Vladimir Putin's war which has sparked calls notably from Ukrainian film-makers to ban all Russians from the event.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Brazilian director Breno Silveira dies on set

Brazilian director Breno Silveira, an award-winning veteran of the international film festival circuit, died on Saturday after suffering a heart attack on the set of his latest movie, his production company and media reports said.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Cannes to show film by director killed in Ukraine

The final film by Lithuanian director Mantas Kvedaravicius, who was killed by Russian forces in Ukraine last month, would be shown at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organizers said on Thursday.

Entertainment 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Acclaimed director Lanthimos back to basics in Greece return

Leaning back in a purple lounge chair, Greek arthouse director Yorgos Lanthimos considers what kind of movie he might take on next.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Olivia Wilde served legal papers live on stage

When Olivia Wilde was handed a mysterious envelope onstage midway through her presentation before a packed Las Vegas audience on Tuesday, many assumed it was a set-up for an elaborate joke.