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Festival cancelled in Turkey over ban of LGBTQ+ themed film 'Queer'
Mubi, the global streaming platform, production company and film distributor, has cancelled its Turkey film festival over local censorship of the film ‘Queer’. The company said it is taking a stand for “protecting freedom of expression.”
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Luc Besson in favour of government’s higher taxes for wealthiest
The filmmaker behind films like 'Leon' and 'The Fifth Element' states that he is in favour of the French government’s announcement regarding a “temporary and exceptional contribution” for the wealthiest households. “Shame on those rich people" he said of those who opposed the measure.
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Film of the Week: 'Anora' - The Palme D’Or-winning anti-romcom
The director of 'Tangerine', 'The Florida Project' and 'Red Rocket' delivers a brilliant rollercoaster ride - a modern fairytale that doubles as a gut-punch tragedy. It deservedly won this year’s Palme d’Or in Cannes and could very well be on its way to Oscar glory.
