Now playing Next Culture news West Side Story banned in parts of Middle East over trans character Six countries in the Middle East requested that the film receive a recut to eliminate the presence of a trans character. Disney and director Steven Spielberg refused. 08/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news 'After Love' comes out tops at the British Independent Film Awards Aleem Khan took to the stage for his Best Director win, announcing that "not in my wildest dreams did I think this would be happening tonight." 06/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Netflix's 'Prayer for the Stolen': Childhood cartel tale set for Mexic In her feature debut, documentary filmmaker Tatiana Huezo offers a harrowing tale of three girls growing up in a place terrorised by a Mexican drug gangs. 03/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news 'Flee': Sundance-winning animated refugee documentary lands in Europe Denmark's Oscar entry debuts in European cinemas this weekend. Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen discusses the reasons 'Flee' is connecting with people all around the world. 02/12/2021
Now playing Next Money Could the Klapcoin cryptocurrency help save French cinema? "It is about involving the public and making them earn money in a different way. The cinema needs new ideas," said Sarah Lelouch. 01/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Oscar-tipped generational trauma in Almodovar's 'Parallel Mothers' The esteemed Spanish director's latest film received considerable buzz at Venice Film Festival earlier this year, and has even been acquired by Netflix internationally. 26/11/2021
Now playing Next Cinema Lost and found: a silent film hits the big screen after 100 years A Russian documentary by renowned director, Dziga Vertov, that was once thought to be lost, has been restored and played for audiences at the International Documentary Festival of Amsterdam. 23/11/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Eddie Redmayne: Taking trans role in 'The Danish Girl' was a 'mistake' The British actor received an Academy Award nomination in 2016 for his portrayal of Lili Elbe, one of the first people to ever undertake gender reassignment surgery. 22/11/2021
Now playing Next Qatar 365 How has Qatar’s film industry changed over the past decade? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH QATAR FOUNDATION The Ajyal Film Festival has been showing off Qatar's local and regional films for nine years. Discover how the country’s film industry has changed to encourage more women and young talent to join the thriving sector. 17/11/2021
Now playing Next Culture news French film 'Petite Nature' wins big at Thessaloniki Film Festival tktk 15/11/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Swiss Oscar entry and Cannes triumph 'Olga' hits cinemas in Europe 'Olga' traverses the worlds of ambition and politics as one young gymnast reckons with her future during the 2013 Euromaidan uprising in Ukraine. 12/11/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Gaga's House of Gucci accent: 7 Hollywood stars that went method on us The singer has spent a full 9 months talking in an Italian accent to embody Patrizia Reggiani in one of 2021s most anticipated films. What is it with Hollywood going all method on us? And who takes it too far? 11/11/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Peter Jackson sells special effects studio as the Metaverse takes over The Lord of the Rings director has sold Weta Digital, his special effects studio, for €1.38 billion to a software company that wants to develop the metaverse. 10/11/2021
Now playing Next Culture news 'Rust' film armorer says someone may have put bullet in gun A statement from Hannah Gutierrez Reed says she did everything in her power to keep the set safe, adding fuel to theories the provision a real bullet was an act of "sabotage." 05/11/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Who faces legal liability in 'Rust' shooting case? Euronews explains Experts discuss who could face repercussions from the harrowing shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. 28/10/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Keanu Reeves buys generous gift for John Wick stunt team One of cinema's most treasured stars surprised five stunt performers with engraved Rolex watches to mark their time shooting the John Wick sequel. 28/10/2021
Now playing Next Cinema The evolution of Arab Cinema Arab Cinema has a continued reputation for breaking down barriers and stereotypes, and often at times, making a political statement. Many countries also experienced a spike in film production after they gained independence. 28/10/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Will Compartment No.6 be Finland's first shot at an Oscar in 20 years? Sony have just bought the US release rights to Finnish filmmaker Juho Kuosmanen's Grand Prix award winning film. He spoke to Euronews about the making of the new potential Oscar hopeful. 28/10/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Search for spice continues: Dune sequel officially lands in two years The long-awaited sci-fi epic's second instalment will hit cinemas in October 2023. 27/10/2021
Now playing Next Cinema The El Gouna Film Festival - An evolution of Arab Cinema The 5th El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt showcased the best of Arab cinema whilst attracting international submissions and talent from across the globe. 26/10/2021