Tag: festival
Venice 2026 Wrap-Up: Film Comment Podcast Analyzes Late-Festival Premieres NAZA, Company, and More
Main Facts As the curtains closed on the 83rd edition of the Venice International Film Festival along the picturesque shores of the Lido di Venezia, critics and cinephiles alike reflected on an eventful fortnight of cinema. For their final dispatch of the 2026 festival season, Film Comment Co-Editor Devika Girish convened a panel of prominent […]
Navigating the Fall Film Festival Fallout: An Early Look at the 2027 Oscar Best Picture Landscape
As the exhausting yet exhilarating fall festival gauntlet—spanning Venice, Telluride, and Toronto—fades into the rearview mirror, Hollywood is catching its collective breath. For a brief, fleeting moment, awards consultants, studio executives, and pundits alike can pause before the full-scale, unrelenting onslaught of the autumn and winter awards-campaigning season begins in earnest. This momentary lull provides […]
Red Sea Film Festival Cancels Sixth Edition Amid Regional Tensions and Leadership Transition, Eyeing 2027 Return
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — In a stunning development that has sent ripples through the international entertainment industry, Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival—widely regarded as the most prominent film event and market in the Arab world—has officially canceled its upcoming sixth edition. Originally scheduled to take place from December 3 to 12, the festival […]
Dispatch from Bohemia: Inside the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival’s Final Act
Main Facts: A Landmark Anniversary and Global Cinema Showcase The picturesque, mineral-spring-scented spa town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic once again played host to one of the most vital and historically rich fixtures on the European cinematic calendar: the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF). Marking its monumental 60th edition, this year’s festival […]
Navigating the Croisette’s Final Stretch: The Film Comment Podcast Breaks Down Cannes 2026’s Late-Festival Heavyweights
As the sun sets over the Palais des Festivals and the frantic energy of the 79th annual Festival de Cannes nears its cinematic crescendo, the critical apparatus on the ground shows no signs of fatigue. While exhausted festival-goers scramble for remaining tickets and exhaustion sets in along the Boulevard de la Croisette, the tireless team […]
Venice Film Festival 2026: Auteurs Return as Film Comment Launches Comprehensive Lido Coverage
VENICE, ITALY — Against the storied, sun-drenched backdrop of the Lido, the Venice International Film Festival has officially commenced its 2026 edition. This year’s lineup has immediately established itself as a monumental gathering of contemporary cinematic masters, drawing global critics, cinephiles, and industry heavyweights to the waters of the Venetian lagoon. To mark the opening […]
Venice Film Festival 2026: Film Comment Podcast Breaks Down Bold New Works from Herzog, Guadagnino, and Experimental Auteurs
Main Facts The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is currently underway, transforming the picturesque, historic shores of the Lido di Venezia into a global epicenter for cinematic excellence. Reporting live from the festival grounds, the editorial team at Film Comment has been offering in-depth, daily critical coverage of the event’s sprawling lineup. In their fifth […]
Star-Studded Lineup Unveiled: Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ and Peter Farrelly’s ‘I Play Rocky’ to Anchor the Middleburg Film Festival
MIDDLEBURG, Va. — The Middleburg Film Festival has officially unveiled its high-profile slate for its upcoming four-day cinematic showcase, running from October 15 to October 18. Balancing prestige festival favorites, highly anticipated Hollywood biographies, and a robust roster of international talent, this year’s programming promises to deliver a compelling preview of the upcoming awards season. […]
Star-Studded Lineup: The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival Unveils Its Prestigious 15-Title Gala Selection and Diverse Animation Slate
TOKYO — The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has officially pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated 15-title Gala selection, revealing a powerhouse lineup brimming with A-list Hollywood talent, acclaimed international auteurs, and literary adaptations. Headlining this year’s prestigious roster are cinematic heavyweights Fan Bingbing, Pedro Pascal, John Malkovich, and Javier Bardem, anchoring a […]
Venice Film Festival 2026: Auteurs, Controversies, and the Evolution of the Lido Through the Eyes of Film Comment
Main Facts The 2026 Venice International Film Festival has officially taken over the historic, picturesque shores of the Lido di Venezia, drawing the global film community together for another landmark edition of cinematic celebration. As Film Comment continues its on-the-ground reporting from the floating city, the 83rd edition of the world’s oldest film festival has […]
