Oscar-nominated ‘The Zone of Interest, tells the’ story of the Auschwitz commander in surprising ways, but fails to address the true inhumanity of Nazism, says Die Welt’s film critic.
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An interview with Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone, whose movie Me Captain is nominated for an Oscar, after he won the Silver Lion for directing at the 80th Venice International Film Festival. The tale centers around the life-and-death quest of migration, a topic that remains at the center of debate in Italy — and beyond.
The 2019 Cannes film festival will celebrate legendary French actor Alain Delon with an honorary Palme d’Or. At the age of 83, Delon continues to attract a generous dose of controversy for his homophobic views, accusations of domestic abuse and longtime friendship with founder of France’s far-right party National Front, Jean-Marie Le Pen. But in […]
Worldcrunch CANNES – Most of the pictures emerging from the film festival in the south of France are from press photographers and paparazzi, but some of the most candid photos are being snapped by the festival’s long-time president, Gilles Jacob. Jacob, who turns 83 in June, is a film critic, writer, director and producer. He […]
Worldcrunch CANNES – The most prestigious film festival in the world kicks off Wednesday in the south of France for its 66th edition. Opening the festivities is Baz Luhrman’s much-awaited 3D interpretation of The Great Gatsby – fitting for the glamour of Cannes. Twenty films are competing for the prestigious top prize: the Palme d’Or. […]