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Benicio Del Toro on his career, streaming dominance and US elections

Oscar-winning actor Benicio del Toro is in Lyon for the 16th edition of the Lumière Film Festival. Euronews Culture attended his masterclass, during which he spoke about his career and his faith in the younger generation - especially with the upcoming US presidential elections only a few weeks away.

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Actor Abou Sangaré’s journey sheds light on French immigration debate

French film 'Souleymane’s Story' (L'Histoire de Souleymane) follows the life of an undocumented asylum seeker. It has also drawn attention to the real-life situation of the film’s lead, Abou Sangaré, who still has the threat of deportation hanging over him – despite being an award-winning actor.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Frieze London highlights, controversial Donald Trump film 'The Apprentice', Lumière Festival in Lyon and Charli XCX returns for Brat autumn with a remix album.

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BFI apologises to filmmaker over racial discrimination complaint

A new report reveals that the BFI, the UK’s most influential movie funding body, had “badly handled” the long-running discrimination complaint made by filmmaker Faisal Qureshi.

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Film of the Week: ‘The Apprentice’ – The Donald Trump origin story

The controversial Donald Trump origin story hit Cannes earlier this year, with the Trump campaign vowing to sue. Now, with a bit more than three weeks before the presidential election, the film is out in theatres. And the question remains: Will there be an audience for ‘The Apprentice’?

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Bear Hunt! Paddington statues pop up across 23 locations in the UK

Statues of Paddington are popping up across the UK ahead of the new film 'Paddington in Peru', allowing fans to take selfies with the beloved bear.

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Get the lowdown on Iceland’s film industry at RIFF

In recent years, Iceland has made a name for itself as a prime location for film production, welcoming movie makers from around the world. Where better to learn about the industry than the country’s premier film event, the Reykjavík International Film Festival?

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'The Apprentice': Controversial Donald Trump film premieres in US

Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong attended the New York premiere of "The Apprentice", a film detailing Donald Trump's rise to power in the 1970s and '80s.

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Non merci! France issues rare ban for new horror film

France’s classification body has slapped an -18 ban on ‘Terrifier 3’, which is out in cinemas today. It’s the first ruling of its kind for a horror film in nearly 20 years.

Travel News

Airline apologises after R-rated film airs on every screen on flight

The airline is reviewing how the incident took place after a movie that was 'clearly not suitable' was aired on every screen.

Art

Johnny Depp’s creative chaos goes on display at New York exhibition

The New York exhibition "A Bunch of Stuff" offers an intimate look into Johnny Depp's eclectic artistic side, featuring paintings, sketches, and personal memorabilia from his acting career.

Cinema

'We Will Dance Again': Recording the nightmare of 7 October

In time for the one-year anniversary of the 7 October massacre, a new visceral film documents Hamas' attack at the Israeli Nova music festival. It is not for the faint of heart.

Cinema

'Joker: Folie à Deux' bombs: What happened?

Critics dislike it. Audiences aren’t much keener. It’s a flop at the box office and it has just broken one hell of a bad record. How did 'Joker: Folie à Deux', one of the most highly anticipated films of the year and a sequel to an Oscar-winning / billion-dollar-generating hit, go so wrong?

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Francis Bacon's perturbing portraiture, contemporary art at Frieze London, 'Joker: Folie à Deux' sends in the clowns, and a new album from Public Service Broadcasting - here's what to do in Europe this week.

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Film of the Week: 'Joker: Folie À Deux' - ‘Enough from the clown!’

The sequel to 2019’s Oscar-winning 'Joker' sees Lady Gaga join director Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix for a follow-up that isn’t a straightforward psychological thriller but a semi-jukebox musical. It’s a bold gambit. Shame it doesn't pay off. At all.

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How a new UK intiative is prioritizing deaf audiences in cinemas

Distributor Paramount Pictures UK is behind a new initiative that Rebecca Mansell, chief executive of the British Deaf Association, has called "ground-breaking."

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‘2073’: Asif Kapadia on Trump, AI and our looming dystopian future

Asif Kapadia, best known for his 2015 Oscar-winning Amy Winehouse documentary 'Amy', returns with a genre-bending documentary hybrid set in a dystopian future. It tackles humanity's biggest challenges - and it turns out the biggest threat to our future is the present.

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Watch: Robbie Williams is a CGI monkey in upcoming biopic 'Better Man'

Robbie Williams on the big screen... As a monkey?? What's going on?

Lifestyle

Meet the physical media collectors shunning streaming

As frustrations grow with streaming platforms and their vanishing libraries, more people are turning to physical media for watching film and TV. We meet some of the most avid UK-based collectors.

Lifestyle

Here's how you can stay in Prince's Purple Rain house for just €6

Airbnb is offering fans a chance to stay in the iconic Purple Rain house, fully renovated and filled with Prince memorabilia, for a unique $7 (€6) experience.