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Urša Menart Recalls Finding Inspiration on Influencers’ Fake Tragic Life Stories for Intimate Dramedy ‘Everything That’s Wrong With You’

Urša Menart Recalls Finding Inspiration on Influencers’ Fake Tragic Life Stories for Intimate Dramedy ‘Everything That’s Wrong With You’

Right before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world, Slovenian director Urša Menart came across a curious phenomenon on the internet: young people, mostly women, making up tragic life stories to gather the increasingly sparse attention span of their followers. Even more curiously, the director realized people would often drop everything to visit these micro-influencers. […]
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205-year-old beauty retailer closes 31 stores, warns of more

205-year-old beauty retailer closes 31 stores, warns of more

A major beauty retailer is pulling back on its physical expansion after years of growing its store network. Weaker sales and fierce price competition are forcing the company to reconsider how many locations it needs. The shift comes as online shopping continues to reshape the beauty retail market ...
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San Sebastián Co-Production Forum: Celina Murga, Mariana Rondón, Matias Mariani, Santiago Loza and Christopher Murray Among Selected

San Sebastián Co-Production Forum: Celina Murga, Mariana Rondón, Matias Mariani, Santiago Loza and Christopher Murray Among Selected

Some of Latin America’s greatest arthouse directors –Celina Murga, Mariana Rondón, Santiago Loza, Matias Mariani and Christopher Murray– feature among 15 projects set to be unveiled at San Sebastián’s 2026 Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, the Spanish festival’s biggest industry centerpiece. The selection also frames hot emerging director such as Ernesto Martínez (The Devil Smokes”) and […]
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Sarajevo Film Festival Head on How Southeast Europe’s Leading Cinematic Showcase Continues to ‘Forge Its Own Way’

Sarajevo Film Festival Head on How Southeast Europe’s Leading Cinematic Showcase Continues to ‘Forge Its Own Way’

The Sarajevo Film Festival returns to the Bosnian capital from Aug. 14 – 21 with festival director Jovan Marjanović promising “some looking back and some looking forward” ahead of the 32nd edition. “It’s been a joy and a big responsibility putting it together,” Marjanović tells Variety. “It was a great year for international cinema…. It’s a […]
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Sarajevo Industry Head on How Building a Talent Pipeline Makes Markets and Festivals More Vital Than Ever

Sarajevo Industry Head on How Building a Talent Pipeline Makes Markets and Festivals More Vital Than Ever

The organizers of the Sarajevo Film Festival and its parallel industry arm, CineLink Industry Days, pride themselves on being the launching pad for filmmakers from Southeast Europe, a region rich in talent but often lacking the institutional frameworks to support it.  In some ways, those challenges are only growing, as the Balkan industry confronts many […]
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‘La Gradiva,’ Cannes Critics’ Week Winner and French Oscar Hopeful, Sets U.S. Release Date and Reveals New Image (EXCLUSIVE)

‘La Gradiva,’ Cannes Critics’ Week Winner and French Oscar Hopeful, Sets U.S. Release Date and Reveals New Image (EXCLUSIVE)

Marine Atlan’s coming-of-age drama “La Gradiva,” a French hopeful eyeing to represent the country in the international feature Oscar race, has set its U.S. release date. The Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prize winner will open at Film at Lincoln Center and IFC Center in New York on Dec. 18, followed by an expansion the next […]
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Meta AI Glasses Face Legal Challenge in Germany Over Privacy Concerns

Meta AI Glasses Face Legal Challenge in Germany Over Privacy Concerns

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses are facing a criminal complaint in Germany, filed by the non-profit organization HateAid. The complaint alleges that the glasses violate Germany's strict privacy laws by allowing users to covertly record others without consent. The legal action targets Meta, Ray-Ban, Oakley, and several retailers, arguing that the sale of these glasses constitutes a criminal offense under Germany's Telecommunications, Digital Services, and Data Protection Act. Despite Meta's claims of built-in privacy safeguards, such as an LED light indicating recording, the complaint highlights ongoing privacy concerns.
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General Dynamics European Land Systems to Produce Piranha 5 Vehicles for Bundeswehr

General Dynamics European Land Systems to Produce Piranha 5 Vehicles for Bundeswehr

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is set to produce Piranha 5 vehicles for the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces. The Piranha 5 will serve as the platform for electronic warfare systems, replacing the Hornisse jammer on the Fuchs platform. The project, known as Knifefish, involves collaboration with the Netherlands, Denmark, and Switzerland, with Hensoldt as the main contractor. The initiative aims to enhance electronic warfare capabilities by disrupting enemy communications. The project has already secured significant funding, with potential for further investment from European partners.
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Rose Tattoo Cancels Farewell Tour Due to Health Concerns

Rose Tattoo Cancels Farewell Tour Due to Health Concerns

Rose Tattoo Cancels Farewell Tour Due to Health Concerns
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Locarno Takeaways: A Charming Olivia Wilde, Navigating an Industry Crunch and One Reason Why There Should Be More Women Filmmakers

Locarno Takeaways: A Charming Olivia Wilde, Navigating an Industry Crunch and One Reason Why There Should Be More Women Filmmakers

Unspooling over Aug. 5-15, this year’s Locarno Film Festival broke records for industry attendance and its temperatures, Switzerland enduring its hottest summer since records began in 1864. Led by an ebullient Olivia Wilde, charged by the breakout success of “The Invite,” Locarno Pro delivered a telling take on the world’s arthouse crunch with the sector […]
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Germany and Italy in Diplomatic Tension Over Migrant Transfers

Germany and Italy in Diplomatic Tension Over Migrant Transfers

Germany is seeking to resume migrant transfers to Italy under the EU's Dublin regulation, which requires asylum seekers to apply in the first EU country they enter. This move is part of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, which aims to streamline asylum processes across member states. However, Italy has rejected these requests, arguing that the changes introduced by the pact are too recent to implement. The disagreement has led to diplomatic tensions between the two countries, with Germany insisting on immediate transfers and Italy expressing reluctance due to concerns over infrastructure and public services.
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How Saving Western Civilization Replaced Making America Great Again

How Saving Western Civilization Replaced Making America Great Again

The right's latest fixation boils down to wanting an authoritarian to advance their interests without interference — and xenophobia