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By Anuradha Kodagoda
Paolo Bertolin is a film programmer, writer and producer. He has been part of the programming team of Venice Film Festival since 2008. In 2019, he also joined the selection committee of Cannes ‘Directors’ Fortnight’. Since 2016, he is the Artistic Consultant of Locarno Open Doors. He has worked for several international film festivals and institutions, including...
An intimate conversation with the creative force behind ‘Touched’:
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary auteur cinema, few filmmakers dare to explore the depths of human emotion and passion as fearlessly as Claudia Rorarius. With her second feature film, “Touched,” she has proved her creative prowess and cinematic vision, earning significant recognition by securing prestigious Pardo award for the Best performance for Ísold...
The 21st edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) concluded on January 22 on a high note, awarding Seyyed Morteza Fatemi-directed Iranian film ‘Bi-Madar’ (Motherless) as the Best Film this year.
As for the Bangladeshi films, the 2022 blockbuster Hawa received the Audience Award in the Cinema of the World section; while Fakhrul Arefeen Khan-directed film ‘JK...
By Anuradha Kodagoda
During the recently concluded 76th Locarno Film Festival, I had the opportunity to watch the remarkable Greek film “Animal”...