Writer and director Igor Bezinović (A Brief Excursion) grew up in Rijeka, Croatia. Formerly known as Fiume, which is still its Italian name, the city was the site of an […]
Tallinn Rocks: Music Docs Put Fest Spotlight on Baltic Bands BIX, aka “Almost Nirvana,” and Velikije Luki
The 29th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) is officially off to the races after opening on Friday on a musical note, courtesy of Catalan artist Maria Arnal. But the music […]
Egypt’s Oscar Hopeful ‘Happy Birthday’ Follows an 8-Year-Old Maid Who Is a Class Act in a World of Classism
This Oscar season, you may find yourself falling in love with an eight-year-old maid and celebrating Happy Birthday. That is the title of the coming-of-age drama film, directed and co-written by […]
KATSEYE on Their Grammy Nominations: “We Grew Up Watching and Dreaming About Moments Like This”
Girl group KATSEYE is reflecting on their first Grammy nominations. The six-member girl group, comprising members Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae, scored a coveted best new artist nomination, […]
Robert Emms on Starring in ‘The Choral,’ Opposite Ralph Fiennes, and His ‘Andor’ Experience
You may know him as Supervisor Lonni Jung in Disney+ hit series Andor. Or you have seen him Leonid Toptunov in Chernobyl or Daryl Garrs in Happy Valley. Now, you […]
‘Decorado’ Director on His Animated Dystopia Reflecting Our “Ultracapitalist World”
Beware! When you enter the animated, dystopian world of Spanish comics and animation creator Alberto Vázquez’s Decorado, you may shed some tears – tears of laughter, sadness, frustration, or all […]
‘Not Made for Politics’ Doc Shows “Female Resistance Against Patriarchal Tyranny” in Belarus
If you ever find yourself wanting to make a documentary about a revolution but you can’t be there in person, you may want to ask Volia Chajkouskaya for insight. The […]
“Cultural Bridges Are So Much Needed in Our World”: Catalan Musician Maria Arnal on Opening Tallinn Film Fest and “Ethical” AI
The 29th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) kicks off on Friday with Catalan director Carlos Marques-Marcet’s They Will Be Dust (Polvo Serán) and a performance by Catalan musician Maria […]
TXT’s Yeonjun Isn’t Concerned With Meeting Your Expectations on His Debut EP, ‘No Labels’
Yeonjun isn’t wasting time on labels. The 26-year-old K-pop star, a member of boy group Tomorrow x Together, also known as TXT, is at a place in his career where […]
Al LaFleur to Lead Kim Magnusson’s Oscar Hopeful Short ‘Fire Lily’ (Exclusive)
Al LaFleur has been cast in Kim Magnusson’s upcoming short Fire Lily. Two-time Oscar winner Magnusson is producing the film alongside British music star and Britain’s Got Talent Judge Alesha […]