'Veep' Creator Armando Iannucci Compares Trump COVID-19 Diagnosis to 'Death of Stalin,' 'Chernobyl'
The writer-director also says Trump's behavior reminds him of a 'Watchmen' character.
Armando Iannucci Criticizes IFC Films for Bringing 'Death of Stalin' to Cinemas Amid Pandemic
His film is among 200 library titles IFC is offering for free to reopening independent cinemas, but the director says the date of May 29 is "simply too early."
Toronto: Pietro Marcello's 'Martin Eden' Wins Platform Prize
Heather Young's 'Murmur' earned the FIPRESCI critics' prize.
'Black Panther,' 'If Beale Street Could Talk,' 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' Among USC Scripter Award Finalists
The awards honor the year’s best film and television adaptations, as well as the works on which they are based.
'Girl,' 'Above the Law' Lead Belgium Film Award Nominations
Lukas Dhont's transgender drama and Francois Troukens' Brussels-set cop thriller are the frontrunners for the Magritte Awards, the leading film prize for Franco-Belgian cinema.
Armando Iannucci on 'Death of Stalin' Success, Censorship and Why He Ditched His Trump Film Idea
A joke film pitch on Twitter in which Trump is drugged and moved to a replica White House received a flurry of interest from Hollywood.
'Cold War' Wins Big at 2018 European Film Awards
Pawel Pawlikowski’s black-and-white Polish drama took home five trophies, including for best film and best actress for Joanna Kulig.
'Cold War' Leads European Film Awards Nominations
Pawel Pawlikowski's black-and-white Polish love story received five mentions, including for best film.
'Hunter Killer' Premiere Canceled in Russia, Ukraine
'Hunter Killer' starring Gerard Butler and Gary Oldman was due to hit cinemas in Russia Thursday.
Toronto Film Festival: 2018 Platform Section Jury Unveiled
Margarethe von Trotta, Bela Tarr and South Korean director Lee Chang-dong will serve as the jurors to select this year's Platform winner.
Specialty Box Office: Russian-Banned Satire 'Death of Stalin' Strikes Chord in U.S.
Armando Iannucci's film enjoys one of the best starts ever for veteran indie distributor IFC.
Armando Iannucci on 'Death of Stalin,' Jeffrey Tambor and Satire in the Age of Trump
The filmmaker says of harassment allegations against one of the film's stars on the set of 'Transparent': "It's just terribly sad that this has happened, and I hope that it's resolved."
'Death of Stalin' Composer on Resurrecting Soviet Musical Greats for Armando Iannucci’s Satire
Christopher Willis — who also scored 'Veep' — says he wanted to keep the music straight throughout the "comedy of terrors."
Russia's Culture Ministry Sues Movie Theater for Screening Armando Iannucci's 'The Death of Stalin'
Moscow-based theater Pioner screened the film, which had been banned by authorities for "mocking Russia's past."
Russian Exhibitors Call for Revision of License-Issuing Procedure
The move was caused by recent controversies over releases of 'Paddington 2' and 'The Death of Stalin.'