The 15th French-language Short Film Festival was held at Vaulx-en-Velin between January 16th and 24th. This year, “a fist is short”, Tunisia was guest of honour with an evening of Tunisian short films, including two dramas: Nadia Toujer’s “Précipice” and Samir Harbaoui’s “Désirs” – plus two documentaries, Abdallah Chamekh’s “Ici et maintenant” and “Femme courage” …
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The politically committed film-maker René Vautier, died on January 4th 2015 at the age of 86. Born on January 15th 1928 at Camaret-sur-Mer in Brittany, he joined the Resistance in 1943. After the war, he obtained his degree at the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC) and joined the French Communist Party. He is known …
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Francesco Rosi, Italian film-maker, author of “Le Mani sulla città” winner of the Golden Lion at the 1963 Venice Film Festival, and “Il caso Mattei” winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1972, died on Saturday, January 10th at the age of 92. Born November 15th 1922 in Naples, he started in the world …
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David Oelhoffen’s “Loin des hommes” was released in French cinemas on January 14th. The film was inspired by Albert Camus’ short story “The Host” in his 1957 collection “Exile and the Kingdom”. “1954. While the Algerian war of independence is brewing in the valley, two men, total opposites, are forced to flee across the ridges …
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The company Shine France has purchased the adaptation rights for “The End”, a Turkish series which was selected for the official competition at the last La Rochelle Festival of TV Drama last September. TF1 will show it. The series opens with Aylin, a young mother. Her quiet life is turned upside down the day she …
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France Télévisions‘ 24-hours news channel will soon be available on the web. Since it failed to obtain a DTT channel, the group has opted for a 100% digital version. Its ambition is to reach a younger audience. It could be launched as early as September, according to Thierry Thuillier, the company’s Chief Information Officer. The …
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Following the tragic events that took place in France in early January, TV5MONDE decided to contribute by providing French-language teachers with classroom resources to address the issues of freedom of speech and mutual understanding. The attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo has sparked heated debate around the world about freedom of speech, particularly in …
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