Green Zone
The green policy of Tokyo, the city, was evident upon check in at one of the Tokyo International Film Festival’s main hotels, the Villa Fontaine, where a poster in the lobby spells out all of the eco-friendly policies.
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Wagner spectacle impresses audiences across Europe
It was the season's sexiest, most scintillating multimedia extravaganza. No, not "Avatar," but Wagner's "Das Rheingold," the version that recently wrapped at Milan's La Scala.
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Cannes a major platform for designers
At the Hotel du Cap last Cannes, a lucky few gathered for an intimate soiree to celebrate the launch of the latest Chopard parfum.
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Taormina expansion gives festgoers a chance to get a little closer together
The Sicilians have an anecdote they like to tell while idling the hours away on a star-filled night in this veritable cinema paradiso, writes LIZA FOREMAN.
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Film biz in Nigeria is growing like trees
It sounds like a far-fetched film plot: Two African street kids are plucked from obscurity to become the toast of the continent.
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In the desert, winds of change
As the Dubai International Film Festival headed to the finish line Wednesday organizers and participants were exhausted but enthused after a week of screenings, meetings, feasting and, yes, deals.
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Creating art amid the chaos of war
Filmmakers in war-torn regions of the world regularly take great risks, or sometimes simply can't avoid them, to bring a project home.
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It’s the ‘Outlaws’ life for Rachid Bouchareb
The force behind some of the most acclaimed films in the Arab world -- including 2006 Festival de Cannes Competition title "Days of Glory" -- had his next project on his mind when he talked to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday.
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‘Barbershop’ has ART connection
Egyptian-based Arab Radio and Television Network has taken all rights for the Middle East to the Dubai Film Connection project "Barbershop Trinity."
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Film on anti-terrorism tactic makes mark
"Pesantren -- 3 Wishes, 3 Loves," screening this week at the Dubai International Film Festival, fictionalizes the fingerprinting of boys at Indonesia's Islamic boarding schools.
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Palestinian voices emerge in Dubai
This year's Dubai festival International Film Festival is showcasing works from five female Palestinian directors.
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