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Berlinale 2024 review: 'Hors du temps' ('Suspended Time')

French director Olivier Assayas casts Vincent Macaigne as his alter ego in a tedious and wildly pretentious Covid diary film that only highlights the routines of the privileged.

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Berlinale 2024 review: 'My Favourite Cake'

A masterful Iranian tragicomedy that stands as an early contender for this year's Golden Bear.

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Berlinale 2024 review: 'A Different Man'

Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson give it their best in a modern fairy tale about appearances that could have been elevated by embracing previously teased daring beats.

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Berlinale 2024 review: 'Small Things Like These'

An understated and deeply impactful film about one of Ireland’s darkest moments, powered by Cillian Murphy and a standout performance by Emily Watson.

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Berlinale '24: A politically tense start for Lupita Nyong'o & her jury

Day One of the Berlinale, and things are already getting heated, with one of the most politically charged Jury press conferences in recent memory. Here's what happened...

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Berlinale 2024 Preview: What are this year's hot topics and tickets?

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival opens today and runs until 25 February, and its line up is very promising... Here’s the lowdown on everything you need to know about this year’s Berlinale, including the films we’re most looking forward to.

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What is going on with Berlin Film Festival and far-right party AfD?

Directors of the Berlin Film Festival have U-turned and disinvited members of German far-right party AfD, in light of revelations over an alleged “masterplan” concerning mass deportation.

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Film of the Week: 'Origin' - Ava DuVernay's missed doc opportunity

Ava DuVernay made history last year at the Venice Film Festival by becoming the first African-American woman in Competition. Sadly, her latest film, 'Origin', while an important project that tackles vital issues, would have worked far better as a documentary.

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Screen legend Sigourney Weaver to receive International Goya Award

The Goya Award jury highlighted Weaver’s "impressive career full of unforgettable films" and the creation of "independent, complex and strong female characters".

Lifestyle

Football club Man Utd and The Stone Roses launch new Adidas collection

The unique collection draws inspiration from the ‘Madchester’ era and combines football, fashion, and music.

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LGBTQIA+ activist and ‘Pose’ star Cecilia Gentili dies aged 52

GLAAD described the trans activist and Pose actress Cecilia Gentili as "a pillar in the trans community" in its statement confirming her death.

Design

Do Paris Olympics medals really contain pieces of the Eiffel Tower?

2024 Paris medalists will take a bit of France and its iconic landmark home with them. And it's legit pieces of the Eiffel Tower, in case you were wondering...

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Disney banks on 'Fortnite' maker and gives two major film updates

Disney have announced that they’re teaming up with Fortnite maker Epic Games, the company’s biggest entry into the world of games, as well as updates on the streaming of Taylor Swift's blockbuster concert film ‘The Eras Tour’ and on the sequel to their hit animated film ‘Moana’...

Lifestyle

World's sexiest accent revealed (and the French won’t be happy)

Merde alors! French has been dethroned as the world’s sexiest accent.

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French actress Judith Godrèche files rape complaint against director

Judith Godrèche accuses Benoît Jacquot of “predation” and “violent rape of a minor under 15 years old committed by a person in authority.”

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How is Berlin Film Festival encouraging dialogue around war in Gaza?

A project next to the red carpet at this year’s edition of the Berlin Film Festival aims to provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss the crisis in the Middle East.

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The Mandalorian actress sues Disney - with Elon Musk footing the bills

The actress has sued Disney and Lucasfilm after she was fired in 2021 over a social media post in which she compared being a Republican to being a Jew during the Holocaust. Now, Elon Musk is backing her by picking up the legal tab.

Art

Feast your eyes on the winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2024

The winning photographs were unveiled by the World Photography Organisation - they include striking protraits, gorgeous landscapes, and some stunning nature shots.

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Can The Simpsons really predict the future? Seems like it...

The show The Simpsons has become notorious for some of its episodes and jokes becoming eerily accurate. And now, they've apparently foretold the launch of Apple Vision Pro...

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in February 2024

From feverish indie soundscapes to 90s Californian alt-rock via melodic stadium anthems, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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