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IN 'Son of Saul,' first-time director Laszlo Nemes depicts one of the most morally ambiguous aspects of World War II, immersing audiences alongside a Sonderkommando at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Whereas nearly every [...]

The article reports on the job of director Laszlo Nemes to direct the film "Sunset" which stars actress Juli Jakab.

The article announces that film distribution company Sony Pictures Classics has purchased the rights to the film "Sunset," directed by Laszlo Nemes.

The article announces that Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan will be directing the film "Guest of Honor."

The article reports on the rebranding of the international sales outfit Films Distribution into Playtime to reflect its expanded scope and reach. The company which is based in Toronto, Ontario was founded by François Yon and Nicolas Brigaud-Robert, who were quickly joined by Valery Guibal and Sébastien Beffa. It also mentions the purpose of the rebranding, indicating that the company no longer limited to handling international sales but as an pan-European film and television group.

The article announces that the film "Double Lives," directed by Olivier Assayas, has obtained worldwide distribution deals while at the 2018 Venice Film Festival.

The article profiles several television industry executives working outside of the U.S. including Marco Bassetti of Banijay Group, Thomas Bellut of ZDF, and Waleed bin Ibrahim of Middle East Broadcasting Center.

The article reports on Hungarian National Film Fund which was set up in 2011 and since then the local business of motion pictures is strengthening. The fund has close to 35projects in development phase at any given time, with six to eight moving into production.One strength of local industry is variety of the movies being produced which encompassing genre films.

DIRECTOR: Laszlo Nemes STARRING: Geza Rohrig, Levente Moinar, Urs Rechn Possessed by the same single-minded intensity that drives its protagonist's every step, 'Son of Saul' plunges the viewer into a [...]

The article reports on the distribution of foreign language films in the U.S. It mentions the trend of purchasing less foreign language films, the efforts of Netflix and Amazon to acquire such films to build their international subscribers, and the experiences of Tom Quinn at the studio Neon to market the films of Korean director Bong Joon-ho.

The article lists several foreign-language films nominated for major awards including "Birds of Passage," "Burning," and "Dogman."

The article reports on possible nominees for best foreign language film at the Academy Awards. It mentions the Polish film "Cold War" directed by Pawel Pawlikowski, the Hungarian film "Sunset" directed by László Nemes, and the German film "Never Look Away" directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.

The article discusses the French-majority films being shown at the 2018 Venice Film Festival, "The Sisters Brothers," directed by Jacques Audiard, "Double Lives," directed by Olivier Assayas, and "Close Enemies," directed by David Oelhoffen, and how they may fare when they're released in the U.S. market.

The article reports on Hungarian National Film Fund which was set up in 2011 and since then the local business of motion pictures is strengthening. The fund has close to 35projects in development phase at any given time, with six to eight moving into production.One strength of local industry is variety of the movies being produced which encompassing genre films.

The article reports on Eva Gardos film “Budapest Noir" which is based on international best-selling novel and tracks a crime reporter who is on investigation of a mysterious death of awoman. She notes that Budapest, Hungary is often used a stand-in for the other cities but according to her it is the main element of the movie.

The article focuses on the roles and responsibility of Dylan Leiner, executive vice president (VP) of acquisition and production at film production and distribution firm Sony Pictures Classics (SPC). Topics discussed includes his involvement in programs aimed at fostering and sustaining film culture and his role in acquisition of the films such as "Son of Saul," and his contribution in identifying the best projects like Michael Haneke's "Happy End."

The article reports on the French motion picture directors and sales agents who are diversifying and internationalizing their business and are keen to take up English projects. Topics discussed including French cinema industry, motion picture directors and agents, motion picture finance, and motion picture costs.

The article previews the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival which is expected to feature several French filmmaker-related motion pictures and productions such as "High Life" directed by Claire Denis and starring Robert Pattinson, and it mentions France's Centre National du Cinema entity.

The article previews the 2018 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France that will feature films including "Under the Silver Lake," "Donbass," and "Knife + Heart."

The article discusses the internationalization trend of French producers and sales agents to create ties with other firms outside of the country. According to Films Distribution's co-founder Nicolas Brigaud-Robert, the reason why producers rely on co-production and international sales to increase their funds is because they are not financed locally.

1. C-3P0 and R2-D2 with fans 2. Cate Blanchett 3. The 'Spotlight' team (clockwise from bottom left): Tom McCarthy, Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schrelber and Josh Singer [...]

BEST PICTURE Anomalisa * Indie Spirit nom The Big Short * PGA Awards win * BFCA win * AFI win * Bafta nom * Oscar nom * Golden Globes nom [...]

Variety spotlights rising talent across the Continent, from breakthrough actors to directors and writers with films at Berlin, Park City and beyond. The 10 will be feted at a reception [...]

MOTION PICTURE --DRAMA CAROL (1) Todd Haynes transforms Patricia Highsmith's most personal book, 'The Price of Salt,' into the year's most rapturous romance, involving Cate Blanchett's hungry socialite and Rooney [...]

Don Cheadle 'CRASH' STAR TACKLES MILES DAVIS BIOPIC To fully portray the life of Miles Davis, whose artistic career encompassed everything from the height of bebop to the first flowering [...]

Though only December, this is the time of year when pundits, critics and voters are already prepared to anoint a winner. After hearing from critics and precursor groups, most people [...]

While the number of countries sending films for the foreign-language race has dropped to 81 from last year's record of 83, there are still plenty of goodies to choose from. [...]

The strengths of the following 35 features are too rich and rewarding to summarize adequately in the space provided. But needless to say, each and every one of them has [...]

CINEMATOGRAPHERS Adam Arkapaw IMPACT: Arkapaw broke through on season one of HBO's 'True Detective,' where his camerawork captured the sense of dread that hangs over the characters. He then lensed [...]

WITH ADVANCES IN DIGITAL technology, the buying, selling, financing and marketing of Cannes films has never been faster or easier--but also, in many ways, never more complicated. And this year's [...]

With palm springs showcase of some 170 films and everything going for it in terms of geographic appeal--close proximity to Los Angeles, pleasant winter climes and golfing, pools and resorts [...]

DRAMA Best Picture It comes as no surprise that the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. nominated the three films that have dominated the critics' awards, thus far: 'Carol,' 'Spotlight' and 'Mad [...]

The film world benefits from an embarrassment of riches in this year's directorial race, with a bevy of richly compelling features helmed by some of the best in the biz. [...]

The foreign-language film Oscar has introduced many significant international filmmakers to American audiences, but rarely has it alighted upon a wholly fresh talent: Only six first-time feature helmers have won [...]

While much coverage of the European Union's Media Program focuses on its extensive contribution to European film production, its investment in the audiovisual sector extends far past a project's final [...]

In the delicate art of list-making, sometimes a slight trim can make all the difference. When the pre-nomination shortlist for the foreign-language film Oscar was announced in December, complaints were [...]

The Academy has made its first cull of the foreign-language category --from 80 down to nine --and though critical favorites 'The Assassin' and 'The Second Mother' didn't make the cut, [...]

1. 'SON OF SAUL.' Earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival, Chaz Ebert hosted a panel in which she invited experts to interpret a line from Roger's memoir, 'Life [...]

Five first-time feature filmmakers discovered they'd been nominated for a prestigious new Directors Guild of America award they didn't even know existed. 'I was surprised,' says 'Son of Saul' director [...]

Yes, American films still tell original stories now and then. The category pits such first-time scripters as 'Bridge of Spies' scribe Matt Charman and 'Train wreck's' Amy Schumer vs. proven [...]

The Cannes Film Festival reminded Hollywood that it's never too early to start campaigning for next year's Academy Awards. The O-word first popped up during a presentation from Harvey Weinstein [...]

Kids and the elderly were the big winners at the 38th Film Week, Hungary's annual cinema festival, which ended Tuesday. 'Iska's Journey,' Csaba Bollok's gripping and dark portrait of street [...]