Film

'I am counting on my intuition': Acclaimed Turkish filmmaker Kivanc Sezer

In a conversation with TRT World, Sezer talks about a range of subjects--from the beginning of his film journey to his ambition of experimenting three different genres in one trilogy.

Paris protest disrupts Polanski film debut over rape accusations

A group of about 40 activists blocked the screening of the French premiere of Polanski's film "J'accuse" at a theatre in Rue Champollion, although the film was shown at some other theatres in Paris.

Turkey's disability-friendly film festival to screen films in major cities

The Accessible Film Festival (AFF) of Turkey is now in its seventh year, and aims to screen films for people with disabilities who may otherwise shy away from cultural activities in their day-to-day lives.

Tom Hanks to get lifetime award at Golden Globes

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) said on Tuesday it would present the prolific actor and producer with its Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes ceremony in Beverly Hills on January 5.

76th Venice Film Festival to embrace Netflix productions

Film Festival to feature three Netflix productions along with Hollywood titles. Cannes Film Festival has excluded the streaming giant for a second year in a row.

Oscar-crowned French composer Michel Legrand dies at 86

The artist died earlier on Saturday, according to a message posted on his Facebook page by his management company City Lights.

Netflix's 'Bird Box' success gets Hollywood clucking

Netflix, which typically refuses to provide viewership numbers, made the rare disclosure in a recent tweet as movie producers, saying 45 million subscriber accounts worldwide watched the Sandra Bullock thriller "Bird Box" during its first seven days.

Dick Cheney biopic ‘Vice’ tops Golden Globes nominations

Adam McKay’s Dick Cheney biopic “Vice” topped all contenders in nominations, including best picture, comedy and best actor categories.

'The Greatest Showman' Hugh Jackman announces world tour

The tour starts in Europe, officially kicking off in Hamburg, Germany, on May 13, 2019. He will play two shows at The O2 Arena in London.

Mexican director Cuaron's 'Roma' wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival

Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuaron's Spanish-language drama "Roma" won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. The story focuses on Cuaron's mother and the two maids who helped bring him up.

Hollywood star Burt Reynolds dies at 82

US actor Burt Reynolds, best known for his roles in "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights," died on Thursday, his publicist announced. The 82-year-old actor, a huge box office draw in the 1970s, died at a hospital in Florida.

London Film Festival unveils line-up: 1 in 3 films by women

More than a third, 38 percent to be exact, of all films and 30 percent of 225 features in the line-up of the 62nd annual London Film Festival have female directors, an increase from 2017.