In September 2025, The Sea (El mar), the story of a Palestinian boy who crosses checkpoints in an attempt to reach Tel Aviv and see the Mediterranean for the first time, became
Tom Cruise has been making films in Britain for nearly 40 years, forging such deep ties with the UK that he’s now being honoured with a Bafta Fellowship. From Kenneth Branagh to
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by Eric Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia’s Rich Flu (2024), an audacious meditation on wealth’s terminal decay, emerges as a glistening, if occasionally hollow, critique of contemporary society’s slavish devotion to affluence. There is a
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A high-budget Saudi television production portraying the life of an early Islamic ruler has ignited controversy across the Middle East, with Iraq and Iran banning the show and some clerics denouncing it
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The tragic suicide of South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has cast a harsh light on the relentless pressure and unforgiving scrutiny faced by celebrities in South Korea’s entertainment industry. As highlighted by
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Judi Dench, one of the most respected and beloved actors in the world, has spent decades delighting audiences with her incomparable talent, charismatic presence, and extraordinary ability to transform into a wide
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Souleymane Cissé, the revered Malian filmmaker who earned the title of “father of African cinema,” has passed away at the age of 84. His daughter, Mariam Cissé, confirmed his death on Wednesday,
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The Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has shattered records and could signal a major shift in the global film industry, particularly in the dynamic between Hollywood and China. The film, based
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Editor’s note: Liu Chunsheng, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is an associate professor at the Beijing-based Central University of Finance and Economics. The article reflects the author’s opinion and not
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The once-unstoppable James Bond franchise finds itself at an unprecedented crossroads. With no new actor, no clear script, and tensions over creative direction, the world’s most famous spy is adrift in a
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The following excerpts are adapted from a report published in The Times (UK). In 1990, the eccentric British art duo Gilbert & George found themselves in Moscow, invited to display their work
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has finally announced the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, following multiple delays caused by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Originally slated for
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The portrayal of female sexuality on screen has long struggled with balancing genuine exploration against the male gaze. As highlighted in The Financial Times’ review of Audrey Diwan’s reboot of Emmanuelle and
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In what appears to be a provocative attempt to undermine Russian President Vladimir Putin’s image, a controversial AI-assisted biopic is set to premiere in Britain this month. Titled Putin (2025), the film
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Perry, the miniature donkey said to have inspired the beloved Donkey character in the Shrek franchise, has passed away at the age of 30. Perry, born in New York City in 1994,
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by Luxman Aravind In Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola doesn’t just create a film; he constructs a towering narrative that forces viewers to confront the fragility of human dreams, the collapse of idealism,
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