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Now playing Next Partner content A passion for independent film: Rami Yasin PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND COMMERCE MARKETING DUBAI In this episode of Meet the Locals, we meet Rami Yasin, a filmmaker and the founder of Breakout Films 07/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Top picks from BFI’s London Film Festival 2022 The 66th edition of the BFI’s London Film Festival kicks off today with the Opening Night Gala screening of Matthew Warchus, Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin’s Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical. Here are the other films to look out for. 05/10/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Deauville American Film Festival: star-spangled cinema From indie US cinema to 2022 festival favourites, this year’s selection is an eye-wateringly strong one, with 13 films in main competition and plenty of stars gracing the popular northern city on the Normandy coast. 02/09/2022
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Now playing Next Culture news Women win big at Berlinale as 'Alcarràs’ takes home Golden Bear The prize list at one of Europe's biggest festivals was dominated by female talent with gold and silver bears going to a host of female directors and actors. 17/02/2022
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Now playing Next Culture news Berlin International Film Festival to go ahead in-person The festival will go ahead without its usual parties and receptions – though attendees should expect mask mandates and a reduced capacity. 13/01/2022
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Now playing Next world news A look back at COVID-19's impact on European film festivals We take a look at the films fresh from 2020's various film festivals and how COVID-19 has impacted audiences and film professionals. 23/12/2020
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