The Ukrainian Film Academy, the national group representing the country’s film professionals, has called for international boycott of Russian cinema and the Russian film industry after Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
Oscar: Worst Winners–Broadway Melody (1928), First Winning Musical
February 26, 2022 by
The second Oscar-winner, "The Broadway Melody," was MGM’s first musical and also the first talking film to be honored by the Academy.
Aline (2021): Valérie Lemercier Directs and Stars in Fictionalized Portrait of Celine Dion
February 25, 2022 by
Lemercier plays Aline at every stage of her life from childhood through to middle age, with her body and face digitally adjusted for age-appropriateness in post-production.
Cesar (French Oscars) Awards 2022: Lost Illusions Top Winner
February 25, 2022 by
Xavier Giannoli’s period piece Lost Illusion and Leos Carax’s musical romance Annette scooped the top prizes at the 47th Cesar Awards, France’s equivalent to Oscars, on Friday evening, Feb 25.
Lost Illusions: Xavier Giannoli’s Version of Balzac’s Novel
February 25, 2022 by
Xavier Giannoli directed Lost Illusions (French: working title, Comédie humaine) a 2021 French drama from a screenplay by Giannoli and Jacques Fieschi, based upon Illusions perdues by Balzac.
