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entertainment1 year ago

"Director Kaouther Ben Hania Condemns Gaza Children's 'Massacre' in Oscar-Winning Documentary 'Four Daughters'"

Director Kaouther Ben Hania's Oscar-nominated documentary "Four Daughters" won Best Documentary at the César Awards, where she spoke out against the "massacre" of Gaza's children. The film tells the story of a Tunisian woman raising four daughters, two of whom joined ISIS. Ben Hania used the platform to draw attention to the situation in Gaza, emphasizing the need to stop the killing of children. The documentary, released in the U.S. by Kino Lorber, has been successful at the box office and received support from the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation.

via Deadline|
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entertainment1 year ago

"French Film Industry Confronts Sexual Abuse: César Awards Highlights #MeToo Movement"

Justine Triet's film "Anatomy of a Fall" won Best Film and Best Director at the César Awards, making her only the second woman to win the Best Director prize in the awards' history. Sandra Hüller also won Best Actress for her role in the film. The event also featured an unexpected result in the Best Foreign Film category, with Canadian director Monia Chokri's "The Nature of Love" winning over Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." The ceremony was marked by a #MeToo moment, with actress and director Judith Godrèche delivering a moving speech about sexual abuse in the French cinema world.

via Deadline|
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entertainment1 year ago

"MeToo Movement Sparks Fury in France as New Accusations Surface"

France's film industry is experiencing a MeToo reckoning, with allegations against prominent directors sparking debates and policy demands. The upcoming Cesar Awards ceremony is expected to address the issue, with actor Judith Godrèche, who has accused directors of sexual misconduct, likely to make a speech. The movement has led to calls for specific guidelines and resources to prevent sexual violence in the industry, while organizations like Collective 50/50 are advocating for parity and reshaping the audiovisual sector. Despite the outrage, some accused directors continue to work, indicating that the industry's transformation is just beginning.

via Variety|
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entertainment2 years ago

"French Film Awards: 'The Animal Kingdom' and 'Anatomy of a Fall' Lead Cesar Nominations"

Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall and Thomas Cailley’s The Animal Kingdom lead the nominations for the 2024 Cesar Awards, with both films receiving nods in multiple categories including best film and best director. Other contenders for best film include Junkyard Dog, All Your Faces, and The Goldman Case. Notable nominees for best actress include Marion Cotillard and Sandra Hüller, while Romain Duris and Benjamin Lavernhe are among the best actor nominees. The awards ceremony will take place in Paris on February 23, with Christopher Nolan set to receive an honorary Cesar for lifetime achievement.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

"The Animal Kingdom" and "Anatomy of a Fall" Lead Nominations for France's César Awards

The Animal Kingdom leads the nominations for France’s 2024 César Awards with 12 nods, followed by Anatomy of a Fall with 11 nominations. Other notable contenders include All Your Faces and The Goldman Case. The awards ceremony will take place at the l’Olympia theatre in Paris, with honorary Césars being presented to Christopher Nolan and Agnès Jaoui.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

French Films 'The Animal Kingdom' and 'Anatomy of a Fall' Lead Cesar Awards Nominations

The 49th Cesar Awards nominations are led by Thomas Cailley’s "The Animal Kingdom" with 12 nominations and Justine Triet’s "Anatomy of a Fall" with 11 nominations. Both films are competing for top awards including best director and film. Other major contenders include Jeanne Herry’s "All Your Faces" and Cédric Khan’s "The Goldman Case." The awards ceremony will be held at Olympia Concert Hall on Feb. 23, with honorary awards going to Christopher Nolan and Agnes Jaoui.

via Variety|
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