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Spain's Aitana Sánchez Gijón wins Goya of Honour 2025

The Spanish Film Academy has revealed that one of its most prestigious prizes will go to Aitana Sánchez Gijón, the first woman to preside over the institution.

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Isabelle Huppert awarded the Prix Lumière & key masterclass takeaways

Isabelle Huppert was awarded the coveted Prix Lumière. Euronews Culture attended the ceremony, as well as her masterclass. Here are the 10 things we learned.

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

Art Basel Paris 2024, demonic smiles, Barcelona Design Week and a new EP from Bon Iver - here is the best of what's happening in Europe this week.

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Behind the upcoming Serge Gainsbourg animated documentary

The new animated film, ‘Gainsbourg: Rue de Verneuil’ is based on 11 hours of interviews with the iconic French singer, two years before his death.

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Film of the Week: 'Smile 2' - A bigger, scarier, superior sequel

“Lights, camera, bitch, smile / Even when you wanna die..." The sequel to 2022's 'Smile' may have taken Taylor Swift's lyrics a little too literally. But for its faults, this follow-up works.

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Cynthia Erivo criticises ‘offensive’ edit of 'Wicked' poster

British actress Cynthia Erivo has described the edit, as well as the memes circulating online, as the “wildest, most offensive thing I have seen.”

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Vanessa Paradis talks of her musical dreams and AI nightmares

Euronews Culture sits down with Vanessa Paradis, whose film career is celebrated at this year's Lumière Film Festival.

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No sexism allowed on Paris film sets, new charter requires

It's no longer a catch-as-catch-can situation for filmmakers in Paris, required to sign a charter pledging to tackle sexism on set.

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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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Lumière Festival 2024: Stars share their cinematic inspirations

The 2024 Lumière Festival in Lyon has kicked off, bringing together iconic stars like Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci to celebrate the art of cinema, with restored classics and retrospectives.

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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.

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Stormtrooper, Gladiator and Batman costumes to go under the hammer

Some of the most iconic costumes and props from TV and cinema are set to go to auction in London next month.

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'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.

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