Tony Gatlif, filmmaker known for Roma culture and music, dies at 77
The family of the director of Latcho Drom and Gadjo Dilo announced his death on 4 September 2026. He died in Arles while working on a film project.
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London Film Festival unveils 251-film programme as director flags gender gap
Women made 43% of the 2026 London Film Festival programme, but directed only two of its 21 gala films, according to figures released with the full lineup.
George Clooney Warns Against Authoritarianism in Venice Honour Speech
George Clooney warned against authoritarianism and fear-driven politics while accepting the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2026.
Lisa documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ sets October 12 global cinema release
A documentary following Blackpink member Lisa through a pivotal year will begin a limited worldwide run in Imax and other cinemas on October 12, 2026.
Jordan Firstman and Matteo Lane join English-language cast of ‘Jim Queen’
Jordan Firstman and Matteo Lane will voice the lead characters in the English-language version of animated Cannes title “Jim Queen.”
Anupam Sharma documentary ‘Framed’ to examine Sydney terrorism case
Australian filmmaker Anupam Sharma is developing “Framed,” a documentary about Sri Lankan student Kamer Nizamdeen’s terrorism case in Sydney, with a first-look poster unveiled before Toronto’s new film market.
‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Leads China Summer Box Office as Revenue Rises 4.45%
“Kung Fu Soccer” earned 2.315 billion yuan as China’s 2026 summer box office rose 4.45 percent to 12.498 billion yuan, Maoyan reported.
Sergei Loznitsa criticises EU funding cut to Venice Biennale over Russia pavilion
Filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa says the European Commission’s €2 million funding cut to the Venice Biennale over Russia’s pavilion is misplaced and distracts from larger economic links with Moscow.