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Backlash Over Prizewinner’s Gaza Speech Marks Berlinale Finale

Official condemnations following a cabinet walkout sharpen scrutiny of the government‑funded festival’s role in hosting contentious speech.

Le Pays d’Arto Opens in French Cinemas With Camille Cottin

Amos Poe, No Wave Filmmaker Who Chronicled Punk New York, Dies at 76

‘All That’s Left of You’ Unveils Second Trailer as Jordan’s Oscar Entry Sets January Rollout

IDFA Finalizes 2025 Lineup With 250 Films and a Shorts-Led Opening

‘Belén’ Builds Awards Momentum as Argentina’s Oscar and Goya Submission

Sepideh Farsi’s Gaza Documentary Opens Across France, Centering Slain Photojournalist Fatma Hassouna

Juliette Binoche Debuts as Director With 'In-I in Motion' at San Sebastián

Buenos Aires’ German Film Festival Opens 25th Edition With Auteur Premieres and Archival Reckonings

Mostra de València Sets Revamped 40th Edition for Oct. 23–Nov. 2

NYPL Acquires Vast Crowdsourced 9/11 Video Archive, Public Access Set to Begin in 2027

IDFA Names Susana de Sousa Dias 2025 Guest of Honor, Unveils First Program Highlights

Werner Herzog Receives Venice Golden Lion as Coppola Returns to Present

Rushdie Welcomes 25-Year Sentence for Stage Attacker

Over 600 Sign Open Letter Urging BBC to Air Delayed Gaza Medics Documentary

New Film 'Oxana' Explores the Life and Legacy of Femen Co-Founder

‘Köln 75’ Explores the Untold Story Behind Keith Jarrett’s Iconic Jazz Concert

CPH:DOX 2025 Highlights Human Rights Focus With Record 94 World Premieres

Film 'Sing Sing' Explores Humanity and Justice in the Prison System

Raoul Peck's New Documentary Celebrates Ernest Cole's Legacy as an Anti-Apartheid Photographer