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#film-festival

Mahde Hasan's gently beguiling 'Sand City' follows two strangers in the densely populated city of Dhaka, whose lives are inextricably linked in deeper, existential ways.

Fantasia International Film Festival is the world's largest genre film festival, running for two to three weeks, showcasing films that delve into the weird and wonderful.

Stellan Skarsgard described Ingmar Bergman as manipulative and noted his past Nazi sympathies, stating, 'He was a Nazi during the war and the only person I know who cried when Hitler died.' Skarsgard pointed out that Bergman had a strange outlook on people, believing that some were unworthy, which he felt influenced Bergman’s interactions with others.

FrightFest, a staple for UK horror fans since the '90s, returns between August 21-25, showcasing films like Peter Dinklage's The Toxic Avenger reboot.

At the July 5 ceremony, KVIFF's Executive Director Kryštof Mucha presented Douglas with an updated Crystal Globe trophy, with Douglas humorously quipping, 'I've been upgraded.'

Founder Neill Roy criticized the new licensing demands, stating they reflect a shortsighted view by Lambeth and Bromley councils, potentially jeopardizing the festival's future.

The founder of a south London film festival stated that if local councils proceed with rating the films themselves, "it will never happen again," highlighting concerns over creative freedom.

Known for its hospitality, networking and commitment to building a vibrant regional film hub that fuels local economic growth, bringing on these industry leaders demonstrates the festival's strong desire to continue its growth.

Field Notes' one-day-only film festival celebrates the intentionality behind their quarterly notebooks, showcasing short films that reflect their ethos of creativity and tangible tools.

"I have wished to see Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on the big screen for a long time. I believe that the civil story of a blacksmith's son will also appeal to film audiences..."

"The Warped Tour returns to DC for its 30th anniversary, featuring popular bands like Asking Alexandria and Pennywise, highlighting its enduring legacy in rock music."

Karel Och, artistic director of Karlovy Vary, stated that this year's selection displays the diversity of contemporary arthouse cinema, featuring filmmakers from various countries.

This September, a two-day get-together of David Lynch fans is coming to Camden's Irish Centre, featuring screenings, performances, and discussions with iconic stars from his works.

This year's Fraenkel Film Festival will be held at the Roxie Theater from July 9-19 and will feature 21 films curated by 21 living artists.

Chaz Ebert stated, "It's a true privilege to be part of the ILLUMINATE Film Festival's micro-short film contest, celebrating the Oneness of Humanity."

Tickets for the A24 mini festival at Prince Charles Cinema are priced at £10, showcasing some of the most celebrated cult films of recent years.

The Japantown cinema holds significant cultural value for Asian American film, thus, CAAMFest's return there is a crucial event, celebrating the community's narratives.

The acclaimed filmmaker and East Bay native this week drops what may be his best, and most personal, movie yet, 'Sinners.' And the award-winning director told us all about it.