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The interview was conducted in collaboration with Cinema&Video International during the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

“Ting” is a Dark Fantasy Period Film Set in Italy

Discover the compelling story of “Ting”, a dark fantasy film set in 1918 northern Italy. The film combines period drama with fantastical elements. With its unique blend of historical and dark fantasy genres, “Ting” aims to captivate audiences seeking immersive storytelling with rich visual production.

Exploring “Ting”: A Period Drama with Fantastical Elements

“Ting” is a film that transports viewers to a turbulent time in Italy’s history, specificall...

Stephen Frears, one of the guest of Riviera International Film Festival 2026, talks to FredFilmRadio about his career and unlocks the secrets behind a director’s artistic approach. “The Queen” and “Victoria & Abdul” author stands at the heart of any cinematic project, serving as the creative visionary who guides the entire filmmaking process. From selecting the script to working with actors and overseeing the technical crew, the director’s influence shapes the final product. Emphasizing the importance of instinct and education, the director combines personal intuition with learned skills to bring stories to life on screen. que...

This interview with producer Stefano Mutolo, coordinator of the Derry Social Club, was conducted in collaboration with Cinema&Video International during the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

Discover the Derry Social Club: Italy’s First Genre Film Hub

The Derry Social Club is shaping Italy’s genre film landscape by fostering a vibrant community of producers, directors, and industry professionals. As the official hub of genre cinema in Italy, the Derry Social Club connects creatives and markets to promote high-quality horror, thriller, and other genre projects. Its international debut at Cannes Fantastic Pavillion highlights its significance in t...

A Cinematic Quest for Unity and Transformation

Presented in the international competition at IndieLisboa, “Conference of the birds” by director Amin Motallebzadeh offers a compelling look at collective struggle and the search for purpose. The film explores themes of unity, self-discovery, and communal identity. With a focus on the metaphorical power of football and the subtlety of human relationships, the film invites to reflect on the deeper meanings of belonging and transformation.

Unveiling the Symbolism of “Conference of the birds”

The title “Conference of the birds” is a homage to one of the most signifi...

Exploring Modern Relationships and Urban Alienation

Included in the national competition of IndieLisboa, “Kiss and Be Friends” by director Ana Baldini and screenwriter Roly Witherow offers a compelling look at the complexities of modern friendship and urban life. The story explores the characters’ fragilities and flaws, offering a sharp, satirical portrait of a generation navigating uncertainty within the fleeting rhythms of urban life. The characters’ internal narratives often overshadow their real interactions, illustrating the difficulty of genuine connection amidst personal and societal anxieties. The film’s portrayal of their relationship emphasizes the importance of narrative construction, often at the exp...

An Exploration of Emotional Transitions

Included in the national competition of IndieLisboa, “According to love” by director  Rodrigo Braz Teixeira portrays the complex dynamics of young adults experiencing emotional shifts. The film explores the tension between connection and distance, showing that love is often governed by nuanced feelings rather than clear-cut resolutions. By focusing on the characters’ evolving relationships over a summer, the narrative revolves around personal growth and relational transformation, guiding viewers through the characters’ journeys with authenticity and depth.

Portraying Emotional Transitions

In “According to love” Rodrigo Bras Teixeira aimed to capture the f...

Exploring the Poetic Depths of Romanian Rural Life

“A River’s Gaze“, included in the Smart7 section of IndieLisboa, offers a reflection on memory, belonging, and nature’s silent witness. It uses the river as a central motif, emphasizing its role as an observing and absorbing presence. Andreea Cristina Borțun’s film follows Lavinia and her son returning home, where the river becomes a silent witness to their lives and the passage of time. The immersive visual and auditory language invites to experience the landscape in a contemplative, sensory manner, highlighting the river’s significance in shaping the s...

During the second edition of the Stop e-Motion Days in Mestre, we had a long conversation with the legendary co-founder and creative director of Aardman Animations, Peter Lord.  This years marks the 50th anniversary for the stop-motion animation studio, a reality that has brought to life unforgettable characters like Wallace & Gromit, and delivered instant-classics such as “Chicken Run” and “Shaun the Sheep“. With an influence and a legacy that still is incredibly relevant also in modern animation.

Aardman Animations is indeed a studio that is still determined to shape innovative storytelling and craftsmanship in the animation world, with its...

A Nostalgic journey into Hong Kong’s childhood and urban legends

Exploring themes of nostalgia, disillusionment, and cultural memory, “Ciao Ufo” captures a unique slice of Hong Kong’s history. The film’s title, prominently featuring the keyword “Ciao Ufo” , hints at its deep connection to the city’s urban legends and the innocence of childhood during the 1980s. As the story unfolds, viewers are transported into a world where real-life events and local myths intertwine.

Why “Ciao Ufo” holds a special place in hong Kong’s cultural memory

The film references “Ciao Ufo” as a symbol of chil...

Capturing the Soul of Hong Kong Through Time

At the 28th Far East Film Festival, legendary director Mabel Cheung offered deep reflections on the intimate relationship between cinema and memory. Celebrated for weaving Hong Kong’s historical texture into personal narratives, Mabel Cheung described her body of work as an inadvertent archive. Looking back at films such as City of Glass, she explained that her primary impulse was not to produce a deliberate historical document but to preserve the landmarks of her own life. That personal urgency, she said, is what gives her films enduring emotional weight, pa...

Debuting on Prime Video from April 29th in over 240 countries and territories, “The House of the Spirits” is the first Spanish-language serial adaptation of Isabel Allende‘s beloved novel.

Produced by FilmNation Entertainment, the Oscar-winning company behind “Anora” and “Conclave”, the eight-episode saga spans half a century and three generations of women: Clara, Blanca and Alba, navigating love, magic and political upheaval in a conservative South American country. Alongside showrunners Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola, Chilean director Andrés Wood, known internationally for “News of a Kidnapping”, completed the trio that brought this big project to the screen.

Debuting on Prime Video from April 29th in over 240 countries and territories, “The House of the Spirits” is the first Spanish-language serial adaptation of Isabel Allende’s beloved novel.

Produced by FilmNation Entertainment, the Oscar-winning company behind “Anora” and “Conclave”, the eight-episode saga spans half a century and three generations of women: Clara, Blanca and Alba, navigating love, magic and political upheaval in a conservative South American country.

The series stars Alfonso Herrera as Esteban Trueba, with Nicole Wallace and Dolores Fonzi sharing the role of Clara del Valle, and features an extraordinary pan-Latin American cast. Isabel A...

During the second edition of the Stop e-Motion Days in Mestre, we had a long conversation with the legendary co-founder and creative director of Aardman Animations, Peter Lord.  This years marks the 50th anniversary for the stop-motion animation studio, a reality that has brought to life unforgettable characters like Wallace & Gromit, and delivered instant-classics such as “Chicken Run” and “Shaun the Sheep“. With an influence and a legacy that still is incredibly relevant also in modern animation.

Aardman Animations is indeed a studio that is still determined to shape innovative storytelling and craftsmanship in the animation world, with its...

With “Bookends“, Mike Doyle returns to the Lovers Film Festival, where he previously presented Passing Through in 2023. Screened in the All the Lovers section, the new film marks a clear tonal shift while maintaining a thematic continuity rooted in identity, intimacy, and personal transformation.

Speaking with FRED Film Radio, Doyle acknowledges both the difference and the connection between his works. “This film is very different… and yet there is some connective tissue,” he notes, emphasising how the festival’s programming allows filmmakers to evolve without being confined to a single narrative voice. The return to Turin is described no...

Presented at the Lovers Film Festival, “The Activist” marks the fifth feature by Lithuanian filmmaker Romas Zabarauskas. Set in Kaunas, the country’s second-largest city, the film follows Andrius, a young man investigating the murder of his partner Deividas, an LGBTQ+ activist organising the city’s first Pride event.

What begins as a personal quest quickly expands into a broader political inquiry. Andrius infiltrates extremist groups connected to neo-Nazi networks, uncovering a web of hostility and institutional indifference. Romas Zabarauskas situates the narrative within a contemporary European context in which far-right ideologies are gaining visibility and influence.

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Presented in the All the Lovers section of the Lovers Film Festival, “Another Man” marks a significant step in the artistic trajectory of David Moragas. The film centres on Marc and Eudald, a couple in their thirties whose long-term relationship appears stable yet increasingly hollow. Their life in Barcelona unfolds within a carefully constructed routine, one that begins to fracture with the arrival of a new neighbour, Carlos.

Moragas introduces the film as a story born out of fascination with observation. “I love spying on others,” he admits, framing voyeurism not as a mere act of curiosity but as a...