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Acclaimed playwright Florian Zeller, known for his Oscar-winning directorial debut “The Father” featuring Anthony Hopkins, has been inducted into the Académie Française. This esteemed French institution, established in 1635 by Cardinal Richelieu, is renowned for its literary prestige. Instituted during the flourishing era of Louis XIV, the Académie Française has been instrumental in defining French … Read more

Slovenian director Kukla, who made a splash with her debut film “Fantasy” at the Locarno Film Festival and recently showcased it at the Thessaloniki Film Festival, is now developing her second feature film. While some information about this project has surfaced before, The Bangin Beats has now exclusively revealed further details including the working title, … Read more

At the Thessaloniki Film Festival held this past Sunday, the Sudanese film “Cotton Queen” by Suzannah Mirghani was awarded the prestigious Golden Alexander for the best feature film. The film marks Mirghani’s first feature and is notable for being the first feature directed by a Sudanese woman. It impressed the jury members, among them Match … Read more

Emma Laird of “The Brutalist” and Fionn Whitehead from “Dunkirk” portray British musicians whose fragile relationship begins to deteriorate during a vacation on a Greek island in “Satisfaction.” This psychological drama, directed and written by Alex Burunova, will have its Greek debut on November 2 at the Thessaloniki Film Festival. The film premiered earlier this … Read more

Imagine a movie trailer adorned with bold neon text and vibrant filters, all set to a hit track by Dua Lipa. What if this trailer was created by a young person from the Philippines or Brazil using unauthorized video clips? What if the actual storyline of the movie was completely overlooked? For those who frequent … Read more

British filmmaker Julien Temple is set to unveil his latest documentary, “I Am Curious Johnny,” at the Rome Film Festival this Friday. The film, which profiles industrial magnate, renowned photographer, art collector, and philanthropist Johnny Pigozzi, will make its debut on HBO Max on November 3rd. The documentary “I Am Curious Johnny,” which The Bangin … Read more

DOC NYC, the largest documentary festival in the United States, has announced its complete schedule for its 16th installment, boasting 116 full-length documentaries and 113 short films spread over four main categories: Short List: Features, Short List: Shorts, Winner’s Circle, and the newly introduced Selects Encore. The in-person events of the festival will take place … Read more

Jason Bateman should start familiarizing himself with legal jargon. The creative force behind “Ozark” is set to direct “The Partner,” a film adaptation of John Grisham’s popular novel. Tom Holland is currently in discussions to play the lead role of a young lawyer at a prestigious firm who orchestrates his own death to embezzle $90 … Read more