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Film set. Representational image (File) The draft of the much delayed policy for the Malayalam film industry will be presented for further discussions and amendments at the State government’s film conclave likely to be organised in the first week of August. According to sources who are part of the committee, a total of 75 meetings…
A still from ‘Conclave’ | Photo Credit: Prime Video Sure, life can imitate art, but how bizarre can it get? An article published by Politico has triggered a myriad of reactions from netizens. It claims that many real-life cardinals, currently participating in a conclave to elect the new Pope, watched the 2024 film Conclavefor guidance….
In the coming days, white smoke shall billow from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney once more, signaling the election of a new pontificate to the Christian world. The death of Pope Francis at age 88 on Easter Monday, has drawn renewed attention to the intricate and archaic ritual of the papal conclave. The secretive ceremony has…
Wim Wenders and Pope Francis in the documentary ‘Pope Francis: A Man of His Word’ (2018) | Photo Credit: Universal Pictures Pope Francis, beloved Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, breathed his last on Easter Monday (April 21, 2025). The pope, known for being one of the most progressive pontiffs in Vatican history, was…
Sean Baker accepts the Best Writing (Original Screenplay) award for “Anora” onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. | Photo Credit: KEVIN WINTER As expected, Anora started its much-hyped Oscar run with a win for Best Original Screenplay, while Conclave bagged the Best Adapted Screenplay at…
Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” lost the BAFTA in the Best Film Not in the English Language category to French title “Emilia Perez”. Payal Kapadia’s critically acclaimed movie “All We Imagine As Light” lost the BAFTA in the Best Film Not in the English Language category to French title “Emilia Perez”. Despite controversy…
Papal thriller “ Conclave ” led the race for the 78th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, with genre-bending musical “ Emilia Pérez ” facing a test of whether a multi-pronged backlash has made the former prize favorite an awards-season longshot. “Conclave” is nominated in 12 categories, including best picture, best director for Edward Berger…
A still from ‘Conclave’ | Photo Credit: Focus Features There is a grand yet simple beauty to Conclave, which bristles with contrary images. There are the Renaissance paintings and sculptures, the weathered stones from an earlier time, the scarlet and purple of the Cardinals’ and bishops’ robes, and the distinctly analogue tilt to the election…
A still from ‘Emilia Pérez. | Photo Credit: IMDB The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has revealed the longlists for the upcoming 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, and leading the charge are two high-profile contenders: Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez and Edward Berger’s Conclave. The longlist was released by the official X handle of…
A still from ‘Emilia Pérez. | Photo Credit: IMDB The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has revealed the longlists for the upcoming 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, and leading the charge are two high-profile contenders: Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez and Edward Berger’s Conclave. The longlist was released by the official X handle of…
