Eight of the 15 films in Locarno’s Concorso Cineasti del presente, highlighting first and second features, are from female directors.
Sunday: Wins Asian New Talent Top Prize, 2023 Shanghai Film Fest
June 17, 2023 by
The Chinese festival also honored first-time 10-year-old actor Yue Hao, who plays the leading role in the Chinese film ‘Day Dreaming,’ with the category’s best actor prize.
Oscar Directors: Campion Jane–Retrospective and Docu at Sydney Film Festival
June 11, 2023 by
Its screening program includes all 9 of her features, from Two Friends to The Power of the Dog, and a selection of her short films.
Kidnapping: Director Bellochio on Why His Competition Film Needed to Be Italian (Cannes Fest 2023)
June 3, 2023 by
Bellocchio’s latest feature, Kidnapping, marks his eighth time in Cannes competition.
Cannes Film Fest 2023: Awards in All Categories, All Series (Certain Regard, Directors Fortnight)
May 27, 2023 by
Justine Triet is only the third woman to win the Palme d’Or, after Jane Campion for The Piano and Titane helmer Julia Ducournau.
