Tag: borders
Breaking Borders: How Indigenous, Romani, and Digital Networks Are Redrawing the Map of Global Cinema
Main Facts The landscape of international cinema has long been dictated by traditional geographic boundaries, historic geopolitical centers, and Western-centric funding models. However, a profound shift is underway, driven by independent creators and community-led collectives who refuse to let borders define their storytelling. On May 15, Film Comment Editor Devika Girish moderated a high-profile panel […]
Beyond Borders and Baselines: How Xavier Tera and Jeremy O. Harris Crafted the Venice-Winning Coming-Of-Age Drama ‘The Color of the Sun’
Main Facts Set against the lush, politically charged backdrop of Okinawa—an island off the coast of mainland Japan carrying a heavy historical footprint—The Color of the Sun emerged as one of the most unexpected critical darlings of the Venice Film Festival. Directed by photographer-turned-filmmaker Xavier Tera, the feature won the prestigious FIPRESCI International Critics’ Prize […]
