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Finding Identity on the Edge of Empires: Xavier Tera and Jeremy O. Harris on the Venice Breakout The Color of the Sun
Though its narrative unfolds against the sun-bleached landscapes and deep cultural complexities of Okinawa—an island chain sitting at Japan’s southernmost border—The Color of the Sun is a coming-of-age film of truly global scale. Directed by photographer-turned-filmmaker Xavier Tera, the feature took home the prestigious FIPRESCI International Critics’ Prize for Best Film in the Orizzonti section […]
Finding Grace in the Final Chapter: Isabel Coixet and Alba Rohrwacher on the TIFF Premiere of ‘Three Goodbyes’
TORONTO — Early in her illustrious cinematic career, Spanish auteur Isabel Coixet captured global attention with her breakout masterpiece, My Life Without Me. The emotionally devastating 2003 drama starred Sarah Polley as a young mother who secretly compiles a list of things to do before she dies after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. Having thoroughly […]
The Tug-of-War at the Multiplex: Why Disney’s ‘Moana’ Remake Stumbled and How Wonder Project Is Finding Its Footing
The global film industry is currently witnessing a fascinating dichotomy in theatrical performance. On one side of the ledger, legacy studios are grappling with the law of diminishing returns as they attempt to mine their intellectual property libraries. On the other, purpose-driven independent banners are discovering that a specific, dedicated audience is willing to show […]
