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Five oscars for 'The Artist': focus on film music and silent cinema in France

('Tara Katti',) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:27:46 -0000

In films, music is usually relegated to the background of film production. Not so if you look back at its role in silent cinema, which has made a loud comeback with director Michael Hazanavicius' oscar winner for best film, actor and director, amongst others

Film dubbing is not only stupid and evil

('nisimasian',) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:13:24 -0000

It's also wrong and economically counterproductive, says a UK-based, Italian member of the gang behind the latest blog on cafebabel.com, from the European youth cinema network Nisi Masa

Cannes film festival: three flicks and arty Palme to look out for

('Ole Skambraks',) — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:42:27 -0000

The glamorous European movie marathon wrapped on 23 May with the Golden Palme d'Or going to Thailand for the first time. Artistically, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives was the most daring film of the competition and the closest to jury president Tim Burton's fantastic universe

The Europeans nominated for the more 'random' Oscars 2010

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:08:17 -0000

There's a tendency to focus on which Europeans snag the best film or best actress prizes - but here's a trailer run down of the less famed contenders vying for other Oscars from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which takes place at the Kodak Theatre on 7 March

Feminism in Europe

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0000

Long a part of the mainstream, but women have not gained ground since the eighties. Many dismiss the feminist concept completely, others see 'new feminism' taking a step backwards

'Depressing' new Italian cinema

('G. Ring',) — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0000

Quentin Tarantino's sweeping May statement finds an exception in current Sicilian-set offering 'Salvatore - This Is Life'