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EFM business sunny despite chilly climate
Despite fears of the coming economic apocalypse it was business as usual at the 2009 European Film Market, which wrapped up last week.Bavaria racks up sales post EFM
German sales outfit Bavaria Film International is bucking the global economic downturn with a series of deals coming out of the European Film Market, which wrapped up last week.Neue Visionen takes 'Gigante' for Germany
Berlin-based distributor Neue Visionen has acquired German theatrical rights to "Gigante" from Argentinean filmmaker Adrian Biniez.Newbie helmers make Berlinale splash
Youth and energy triumphed over experience and political correctness as the jury of the 59th Berlinale, headed by actress Tilda Swinton, chose up-and-coming directors for its top prizes.
Latest reviews
Film Review: Little Joe
He became famous in the 1960s as Andy Warhol's naked muse in several Paul Morrissey movies and he was immortalized in song by Lou Reed but, as the new documentary "Little Joe" shows, the life of Joe Dallesandro was more than a walk on the wild side.Film Review: Eden Is West
An illegal immigrant comes to Europe to find a better life in "Eden Is West," a familiar story distinguished by its healthy $9 million budget and the Italian star-power of Riccardo Scamarcio as a noble, handsome young immigrant from an unnamed country.Film Review: Katalin Varga
Pretentious at first, this expressionistic, elemental story of revenge gathers power and moral complexity as it proceeds.
More film news
'Star Trek' tops video charts
Consumers beamed up "Star Trek" in droves the week ending Nov. 22, enough to make the summer boxoffice hit the top home-video seller and renter its first week in stores.
Woody Allen recruits France's first lady
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the former supermodel and wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, says she's agreed to be in Woody Allen's next film.
Women's group sets screenings, awards
The Women's International Film & Television Showcase and TheWIFTS International Visionary Awards -- now in their second year -- will celebrate next week the talent and accomplishments of women in the film and TV industry worldwide with special screenings and award ceremonies.
Special reports
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Prepare for Launch The EFP's Shooting Stars program has become an invaluable launchpad for up-and-comers. |
Profiles
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Q&A: Harald Zwart Zwart makes his Berlin debut with "Pink Panther 2," the second installment of the relaunched Inspector Clouseau franchise. |
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Shooting Star: Hafsia Herzi Herzi landed her role in "The Secret of the Grain" by putting on an eye-catching belly dance. |
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