Rojas Valencia’s third film following ‘Roots’ and ‘A Place Called Dignity’ is based on the 1960 novel by Chilean writer Carlos Droguett
Chilean star Alfredo Castro will play the lead role in the third film by Rojas Valencia, Patas de Perro (which translates to ‘dogs legs’)
The project is a co-production between Chile’s Horamágica and A Simple Vista Producciones and Brazil’s Centauro. Horamágica’s Úrsula Budnik also produced Sebastian Lelio’s early works The Sacred Family (2005) and Christmas (2009).
The film is an adaptation of the 1960 novel by prominent Chilean writer Carlos Droguett. Droguett was a member of the...
Chilean star Alfredo Castro will play the lead role in the third film by Rojas Valencia, Patas de Perro (which translates to ‘dogs legs’)
The project is a co-production between Chile’s Horamágica and A Simple Vista Producciones and Brazil’s Centauro. Horamágica’s Úrsula Budnik also produced Sebastian Lelio’s early works The Sacred Family (2005) and Christmas (2009).
The film is an adaptation of the 1960 novel by prominent Chilean writer Carlos Droguett. Droguett was a member of the...
- 9/27/2023
- by Emilio Mayorga
- ScreenDaily
2019
The perennial Lav Diaz should be back in 2019 with a sci-fi political drama, provisionally titled 2019. A French-Filipino co-production between France’s Arp and Filipino company Sine olivia pilipinas, the project was also picked as a co-production by Arte France Cinema. Since 1998, Diaz has completed upwards of thirty projects, whose films are often in the range of five to eight hours in running time. The Venice Film Festival primed the international success of Diaz, where his nine-hour 2007 film Death in the Land of Encantos won a Special Mention in the Horizons sidebar, where 2008’s seven-and-a-half-hour Melancholia also played, taking home the Best Film Prize.…...
The perennial Lav Diaz should be back in 2019 with a sci-fi political drama, provisionally titled 2019. A French-Filipino co-production between France’s Arp and Filipino company Sine olivia pilipinas, the project was also picked as a co-production by Arte France Cinema. Since 1998, Diaz has completed upwards of thirty projects, whose films are often in the range of five to eight hours in running time. The Venice Film Festival primed the international success of Diaz, where his nine-hour 2007 film Death in the Land of Encantos won a Special Mention in the Horizons sidebar, where 2008’s seven-and-a-half-hour Melancholia also played, taking home the Best Film Prize.…...
- 1/4/2019
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Last Dear Bulgaria
Russia’s Aleksey Fedorchenko is preparing his seventh feature, Last Dear Bulgaria, produced by the director himself alongside Andrey Saveliev, Artem Vassiliev and Dmitriy Vorobyev, of SAGa, Metrafilms and 29th February. The project was revealed as at the second edition of cocoWIP, the work-in-progress program at Cottbus in November 2018. Fedorchenko’s work is populated by poetic fantasy elements, his films often employing non-linear tendencies. In 2005, he went the Horizons sidebar in Venice with First on the Moon. He would return to Venice to compete with his third title, Silent Souls, which took home the Fipresci Prize.…...
Russia’s Aleksey Fedorchenko is preparing his seventh feature, Last Dear Bulgaria, produced by the director himself alongside Andrey Saveliev, Artem Vassiliev and Dmitriy Vorobyev, of SAGa, Metrafilms and 29th February. The project was revealed as at the second edition of cocoWIP, the work-in-progress program at Cottbus in November 2018. Fedorchenko’s work is populated by poetic fantasy elements, his films often employing non-linear tendencies. In 2005, he went the Horizons sidebar in Venice with First on the Moon. He would return to Venice to compete with his third title, Silent Souls, which took home the Fipresci Prize.…...
- 1/1/2019
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Sarah Marx: 'I met Sandor Funtek at the very start of the writing process because to put words into Ulysses mouth, I needed to work with the actor. There was great work between us' Photo: Sarah Marx Sarah Marx fiction feature debut L'Enkas, which tells the story of Ulysse (Sandor Funtek), a young man freshly out of prison who is desperate to make some cash in order to look after his depressed mother (Sandrine Bonnaire). Co-written by Hamé Bourokba and Ekoué Labitey it explores crime, not as a fun adrenaline rush, but as an act of desperation, fuelled by melancholy and necessity. The film had its world premiere in the Horizons section of Venice Film Festival , and I caught up with Marx to chat about it.
I'm interested in the way you handle the plot that on paper looks very familiar plot about a person who comes out of...
I'm interested in the way you handle the plot that on paper looks very familiar plot about a person who comes out of...
- 9/13/2018
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The festival will run from September 22-30.
Adana International Film Festival has unveiled the titles for its National Competition, ahead of this year’s festival (September 22-30).
The selection includes three world premieres: Ali Kemar Cinar’s In Between, Ozkan Celik’s My Father’s Bones and Huseyin Karabey’s Insiders.
It also includes the Turkish premiere of Mahmut Fazil Coskun’s The Announcement, which won a special jury prize in the Horizons section at Venice Film Festival this month.
Based on actual events in May 1963, The Announcement tells the story of a group of retired colonels fed up with...
Adana International Film Festival has unveiled the titles for its National Competition, ahead of this year’s festival (September 22-30).
The selection includes three world premieres: Ali Kemar Cinar’s In Between, Ozkan Celik’s My Father’s Bones and Huseyin Karabey’s Insiders.
It also includes the Turkish premiere of Mahmut Fazil Coskun’s The Announcement, which won a special jury prize in the Horizons section at Venice Film Festival this month.
Based on actual events in May 1963, The Announcement tells the story of a group of retired colonels fed up with...
- 9/13/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Sameh Zoabi: 'These individuals live in a state of political tension but it’s not the daily aspect of their life. They create their own things that they worry about – daily things, simple things' Photo: Samsa Film/Ts Productions/Lama Films/Artémis Productions
Writer/director Sameh Zoabi is in an upbeat mood when I catch up with over Skype, fresh from the world premiere of his satire Tel Aviv On Fire in the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival he's back home in Brooklyn, New York, and about to head to Toronto for its international premiere.
Expressing his delight that the 1500-strong audience in Venice had treated him to a standing ovation at the premiere, he admits: "I was worried that people might think it wasn’t serious enough and that the subject matter is too tense to be comedic about. I was fearing it would create a...
Writer/director Sameh Zoabi is in an upbeat mood when I catch up with over Skype, fresh from the world premiere of his satire Tel Aviv On Fire in the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival he's back home in Brooklyn, New York, and about to head to Toronto for its international premiere.
Expressing his delight that the 1500-strong audience in Venice had treated him to a standing ovation at the premiere, he admits: "I was worried that people might think it wasn’t serious enough and that the subject matter is too tense to be comedic about. I was fearing it would create a...
- 9/12/2018
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to “Charlie Says,” the Manson Family drama that recently world premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The movie is directed by “American Psycho” helmer Mary Harron and stars Matt Smith as the infamous killer Charles Manson.
In a deal believed to be in the seven figures, IFC beat out bidders such as A24, Momentum and Rlj Entertainment.
Written by Guinevere Turner and based on Ed Sanders’ 1971 bestselling book “The Family,” “Charlie Says” focuses on the three young women who fell under Manson’s spell and carried out a series of savage murders on his orders in 1969, including that of Sharon Tate, Roman Polanski’s pregnant wife. The women were given death sentences, later changed to life in prison. “Charlie Says” depicts their psychological rehabilitation as they faced the reality of their crimes.
The movie is headlined by Smith, Suki Waterhouse, Hannah Murray, Sosie Bacon,...
In a deal believed to be in the seven figures, IFC beat out bidders such as A24, Momentum and Rlj Entertainment.
Written by Guinevere Turner and based on Ed Sanders’ 1971 bestselling book “The Family,” “Charlie Says” focuses on the three young women who fell under Manson’s spell and carried out a series of savage murders on his orders in 1969, including that of Sharon Tate, Roman Polanski’s pregnant wife. The women were given death sentences, later changed to life in prison. “Charlie Says” depicts their psychological rehabilitation as they faced the reality of their crimes.
The movie is headlined by Smith, Suki Waterhouse, Hannah Murray, Sosie Bacon,...
- 9/10/2018
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Golden Lion winner Roma
Alfonso Cuaron's Roma has won the Golden Lion at this year's Venice Film Festival.
The film is partially based on Cuaron's own childhood. The director, who received his prize from jury president and last year's Golden Lion winner Guillermo Del Toro, described both award and festival as "Incredibly meaningful to me."
Li Cheng, centre, with his stars Enrique Salanic and Manolo Errera Photo: Yq Studio LLC Yorgos Lanthimos took home the Grand Jury Prize for his historic romp The Favourite, which also saw British star Olivia Colman named best actress. The Silver Lion for best director went to Jacques Audiard for his western The Sisters Brothers. Willem Dafoe picked up the Best Actor gong.
In the Horizons sidebar, the top prize was taken by Manta Ray - which is one of several films available to watch this year on Festival Scope's Sala Web, including The Announcement and,...
Alfonso Cuaron's Roma has won the Golden Lion at this year's Venice Film Festival.
The film is partially based on Cuaron's own childhood. The director, who received his prize from jury president and last year's Golden Lion winner Guillermo Del Toro, described both award and festival as "Incredibly meaningful to me."
Li Cheng, centre, with his stars Enrique Salanic and Manolo Errera Photo: Yq Studio LLC Yorgos Lanthimos took home the Grand Jury Prize for his historic romp The Favourite, which also saw British star Olivia Colman named best actress. The Silver Lion for best director went to Jacques Audiard for his western The Sisters Brothers. Willem Dafoe picked up the Best Actor gong.
In the Horizons sidebar, the top prize was taken by Manta Ray - which is one of several films available to watch this year on Festival Scope's Sala Web, including The Announcement and,...
- 9/8/2018
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Ivan Ayr’s directorial debut centres a Delhi policewoman taking on a spate of violent crimes against women.
Screen can exclusively reveal the first trailer for Ivan Ayr’s feature Soni, ahead of its world premiere in the Horizons section at this year’s Venice Film Festival (August 29 - September 8).
The film explores gender politics through its eponymous protagonist, a policewoman in Delhi taking on a spate of violent crimes against women with the help of her superintendent. However, their alliance suffers a major setback when Soni is transferred out for alleged misconduct on duty.
Soni is Ayr’s first...
Screen can exclusively reveal the first trailer for Ivan Ayr’s feature Soni, ahead of its world premiere in the Horizons section at this year’s Venice Film Festival (August 29 - September 8).
The film explores gender politics through its eponymous protagonist, a policewoman in Delhi taking on a spate of violent crimes against women with the help of her superintendent. However, their alliance suffers a major setback when Soni is transferred out for alleged misconduct on duty.
Soni is Ayr’s first...
- 8/23/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Tunisian horror tale to close Venice Critics’ Week.
Celluloid Dreams has acquired international rights to Tunisian director Abdelhamid Bouchnak’s horror picture Dachra ahead of its world premiere as the closing night film of Venice Critics’ Week, running Aug 29 to Sept 8 this year.
Set against the backdrop of contemporary Tunisia, the feature revolves around female journalism student Yasmin and two male classmates who set out on a university assignment to solve the cold case of Mongia, a woman found mutilated 25 years ago and now imprisoned in an asylum, suspected of witchcraft.
As they pursue their investigation, the three friends stumble...
Celluloid Dreams has acquired international rights to Tunisian director Abdelhamid Bouchnak’s horror picture Dachra ahead of its world premiere as the closing night film of Venice Critics’ Week, running Aug 29 to Sept 8 this year.
Set against the backdrop of contemporary Tunisia, the feature revolves around female journalism student Yasmin and two male classmates who set out on a university assignment to solve the cold case of Mongia, a woman found mutilated 25 years ago and now imprisoned in an asylum, suspected of witchcraft.
As they pursue their investigation, the three friends stumble...
- 8/21/2018
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
With the Venice Film Festival a little over a week away, there are two new collateral awards joining the lineup of prizes alongside the likes of the Fipresci and the Label Europa Cinemas. The entries are the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Award and the Fundación Casa Wabi – Mantarraya (Mexico) Award. Both will go to filmmakers at the fest, providing winners with residency opportunities.
The HFPA prize is designed for three filmmakers from the Horizons sidebar and will be given for Best Film and Best Director as well as a Special Jury Prize. The laureates will participate from January 2-23, 2019, in a three-week long residency program in Los Angeles. The program will include masterclasses, workshops, mentoring, screenings and education events in partnership with Film Independent. Separately, three other filmmakers will be selected for the same program by the Filmmaker Lab of the Toronto Film Festival.
The Fundación Casa Wabi – Mantarraya prize...
The HFPA prize is designed for three filmmakers from the Horizons sidebar and will be given for Best Film and Best Director as well as a Special Jury Prize. The laureates will participate from January 2-23, 2019, in a three-week long residency program in Los Angeles. The program will include masterclasses, workshops, mentoring, screenings and education events in partnership with Film Independent. Separately, three other filmmakers will be selected for the same program by the Filmmaker Lab of the Toronto Film Festival.
The Fundación Casa Wabi – Mantarraya prize...
- 8/21/2018
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Levinson will accept the Crystal Globe for outstanding artistic contribution to world cinema.
Karlovy Vary Film Festival (Kviff) will honour Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson as part of its 53rd edition this summer.
Levinson, who won the Academy Award for best director for Rain Man in 1989, will accept the Crystal Globe for outstanding artistic contribution to world cinema.
He is also known for films such as his directorial debut Diner, Good Morning, Vietnam with Robin Williams and 10-time Oscar-nominated Bugsy.
Rain Man and Levinson’s 1998 political satire Wag The Dog will both screen at the festival, with introductions from the director.
Karlovy Vary Film Festival (Kviff) will honour Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson as part of its 53rd edition this summer.
Levinson, who won the Academy Award for best director for Rain Man in 1989, will accept the Crystal Globe for outstanding artistic contribution to world cinema.
He is also known for films such as his directorial debut Diner, Good Morning, Vietnam with Robin Williams and 10-time Oscar-nominated Bugsy.
Rain Man and Levinson’s 1998 political satire Wag The Dog will both screen at the festival, with introductions from the director.
- 5/23/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Vivo Film, Italian indie known for recent standout titles such as “Nico, 1988” and “Daughter of Mine,” has boarded Abel Ferrara’s long-gestating “Siberia” as its main producer.
The Rome-based shingle headed by Marta Donzelli and Gregorio Paonessa also has several pics by emerging Italian directors in the pipeline including “Dafne,” a drama centered around a young woman who suffers from Down syndrome which will start shooting in Tuscany in June.
Ferrara announced “Siberia” in Cannes three years ago calling it an exploration of the language of dreams and a vehicle for Willem Dafoe. It’s about the introspective voyage of a man who lives in an isolated cabin on a snow-capped mountain. Since then “Siberia” long languished, but Vivo Film has teamed up with German producer Philipp Kreuzer’s Maze Pictures to co-produce the pic and The Match Factory has taken world sales. They are also in talks with Sundance...
The Rome-based shingle headed by Marta Donzelli and Gregorio Paonessa also has several pics by emerging Italian directors in the pipeline including “Dafne,” a drama centered around a young woman who suffers from Down syndrome which will start shooting in Tuscany in June.
Ferrara announced “Siberia” in Cannes three years ago calling it an exploration of the language of dreams and a vehicle for Willem Dafoe. It’s about the introspective voyage of a man who lives in an isolated cabin on a snow-capped mountain. Since then “Siberia” long languished, but Vivo Film has teamed up with German producer Philipp Kreuzer’s Maze Pictures to co-produce the pic and The Match Factory has taken world sales. They are also in talks with Sundance...
- 5/21/2018
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
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