Shahrbanoo Sadat’s “No Good Men,” which opens the Berlin Film Festival, mixes romance, politics and humor in ways that Afghan cinema has never done before. It’s the tale of a camerawoman at a Kabul TV station who — while struggling to retain custody of her 3-year-old son after
State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said technical discussions on the repayment mechanism are still underway, with negotiations led by the CEO of Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara.
SND, the French production and distribution company, has signed a partnership with international sales agent Salaud Morisset for Jacques Deray’s 1969 cult classic “La Piscine” (The Swimming Pool), starring Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Maurice Ronet and Jane Birkin. Under the
Even before Saoirse-Monica Jackson turns up around the halfway point, it’s clear “How to Get to Heaven from Belfast” comes from the same sensibility as “Derry Girls,” in which Jackson played anxious teenager Erin Quinn. Not only does the black comedy air on Netflix, where
Doyne Farmer says a super-simulator of the global economy would accelerate the transition to a green, clean world It’s a mind-blowing idea: an economic model of the world in which every company is individually represented, making realistic decisions that change as the economy
CPH:DOX, also known as Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival, has unveiled its competition lineup, featuring 53 world premieres, 17 international premieres and four European premieres. The 23rd edition of the festival runs March 11-22. Niklas Engstrøm, artistic director of
U.K.-France sales outfit Alief has boarded world sales rights to “Lunar Sway,” the sophomore feature from Canadian writer-director Nick Butler. The film stars Noah Parker (“In Cold Light,” “Who by Fire”) and Liza Weil (“How to Get Away With Murder,” “The Cleaning Lady”) in the
Amazon MGM Studios are adapting the first instalment of Mercedes Ron’s “Bali” series for screen. “30 Sunsets para enamorarte” (“Thirty Sunsets to Fall in Love”) centers around Bali-based Nikki, a veterinarian who teaches yoga in her spare time. One day pilot Alex lands on her
Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to block the tariffs in a 219 to 211 vote. Trump is expected to veto the measure.
Canadian sales and production outfit Double Dutch International has acquired Craig Fairbrass starrer “Villain 2” for its European Film Market slate, marking the return of the British actor as reformed gangster Eddie Franks. The sequel finds Franks shot and left for dead shortly
Residents of Tumbler Ridge, a remote town in western Canada, gathered near the high school for a vigil honouring the eight victims of the mass shooting.
Indonesia has announced a US$7-8 billion partnership to build a large-scale electric vehicle battery ecosystem. The project, called Titan, involves state-owned companies Antam and Industri Baterai Indonesia, together with a Chinese consortium led by Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt. The
The victim was found dead in the school toilet after she was suspected to have been stabbed repeatedly.
How to restore Europe's economic edge in a world of aggressive competition? It's the question on the table as EU leaders gather for a retreat in the Belgian countryside later today.
The assessment underscores the central role of companies, investors and financial institutions in closing the global nature finance gap. A major new international assessment endorsed this week by over 150 governments warns that nature loss is becoming a systemic risk for
German sales agent and distributor Rise and Shine has picked up international sales rights and German-speaking territories’ distribution rights to “10s Across the Borders,” a documentary from first-time filmmaker Chan Sze-Wei, it was revealed at Berlin’s European Film Market.
The 76th Berlinale begins on Thursday with films from 28 countries competing for the coveted Golden Bear. Political issues are set to dominate the agenda again with many titles celebrating their world premieres in the German capital.
HONG KONG/BEIJING, Feb 12 - More Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during next week's extra-long Lunar New Year break, with top destinations ranging from Russia and Australia to Thailand and South Korea, travel agencies say, but Japan has lost some sheen.
China expects a record 9.5 billion passenger trips during the accompanying 40‑day travel rush.
Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show.
London and New York-based sales company The Mise En Scène Company has acquired international rights to a pair of genre titles launching at the European Film Market: crime thriller “Forge” and psychological thriller “Desert Road.” “Forge,” which received its world premiere at
Korean sales company Finecut has acquired international sales rights to Japanese horror-thriller “Wash Away,” which it will represent at the European Film Market in Berlin. The thriller centers on two vacationers who receive a free stay at an isolated lakeside getaway, where
The U.K. economy grew a meager 0.1% in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics on Thursday.
Quiver has nabbed North American rights to Uwe Boll’s latest movie, the action thriller “Citizen Vigilante,” starring Armie Hammer. Written, directed and produced by Boll and executive produced by Michael Roesch, “Citizen Vigilante” follows Sanders (Hammer), a man who takes
Roman Griffin Davis will lend his voice to the upcoming 3D animated adventure tale from Polish studio Lightcraft.
The 5th edition of the EU Organic Awards is now open for applications from 10 February to 26 April 2026. These awards celebrate leaders in the organic value chain who develop inspiring projects that enhance organic food production and consumption. This year’s winners will be
Stockholm-based streaming platform Cultpix is moving into physical media distribution, partnering with national film institutes in Hungary, Taiwan, Czech Republic and Estonia for a new Blu-ray label set to launch at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The cult and exploitation
You’ll still need to collect your luggage, pass through customs and check-in for your second flight, even when using the new booking platform.
He is accused of playing a key role in the insurrection relating to ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol.
SEOUL, Feb 12 - A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min to seven years in prison for his role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched attempt to place the country under martial law in December 2024.
Rising Pakistani talent Seemab Gul, whose latest film, “Ghost School,” is having its European premiere at the Berlinale, has enlisted Brussels-based Best Friend Forever to handle international sales on her next movie, “Haven of Hope.” Now in post-production, “Haven of Hope” is
In today’s newsletter: Misinformation, rising bills and shifting party lines have reshaped attitudes toward green policies at a time when the UK has experienced unprecedented weather events Good morning. It has rained for 40 days and 40 nights. No, I’m not reciting the
As Washington once again contemplates its approach to Cuba, familiar voices are calling for more aggressive policies to hasten the end of the Castro-era political system. This reflexive interventionism ignores both the lessons of history and the realities of contemporary
Following its successful theatrical releases in Peru and Colombia, Peruvian culinary drama “Mistura,” has been picked up by Paul Hudson’s Outsider Pictures for North America while Unannounced Film Company has nabbed U.K. rights ahead of the pic’s EFM market debut. Outsider
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Police chief says over 2.8 million vehicles are projected to hit the roads during the period.
Feb 12 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran are showing flexibility on a nuclear deal, with Washington appearing "willing" to tolerate some nuclear enrichment, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the Financial Times in an interview published Thursday. “It is positive
Gangster thriller “Mallorca Confidential,” marking a move towards the mainstream from producer Valérie Delpierre (“20,000 Species of Bees”), will be brought to market at Berlin by Barcelona-based studio Filmax. Filmax will be showing the first images of the film to
Antisemitism in Australia is "frightening" but most people want good relations, Israel's President Isaac Herzog said on Thursday as he wrapped up a four-day visit and was met by protests in the city of Melbourne. Herzog's tightly policed visit to Australia this week was meant
As world leaders gather at the 2026 Munich Security Conference, Europe’s defence push is in focus, but cracks in its arms-export system are showing. Despite strict EU rules, loopholes still funnel weapons to high-risk destinations.
The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty after a Peruvian court ruling restricted a local regulator's oversight of a Chinese-built mega port.
From 12 to 29 January 2026, for the first time in over a decade, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) held hearings on a genocide case. More than eight years after the Myanmar military violently killed thousands of Rohingya and forced over 740,000 others to flee to
Montreal-based distributor and sales agent Filmoption has acquired world rights to Canadian filmmaker Michael Zelniker’s global water crisis documentary series “The Struggle for Mother Water,” which has been selected for the Berlinale Series Market Selects program. The
Last year underscored the huge impact of animation at the box office as China’s “Ne Zha 2” grossed $2.25 billion, Disney’s “Zootopia 2” took in $1.8 billion and European co-production “Flow” made history at the Academy Awards. Animation now starts strong in 2026 with Berlin’s
A recent column in Forbes, entitled “New U.S. Minerals Stockpile Creates Opportunities in Myanmar,” argues that Washington should pivot from sanctioning Myanmar’s junta to “structured engagement” built around critical minerals and a new US stockpile. It portrays Myanmar as
Made-in-China vehicles account for nearly half of total vehicles sold in Russia in 2025.
He has also pushed a reform charter for democratic change designed to prevent a return to autocratic one-party rule.