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From Matthew Rankin's take on Brian Mulroney to Tizza Covi's portrait of an aging blues musician, the films explore politics, displacement, identity.

Coen Brothers joke about their 'very big egos' and defend the theatrical experience during their Lumière Film Festival masterclass.

Scottish actor Ruaridh Mollica talks joining the MCU, being a bisexual actor playing a bisexual character and championing Scotland ...

Hou Hsiao-hsien, Tsai Ming-liang Classics among Taiwanese films set for release by Radiance Films as restored cinema attracts younger audiences.

France Télévisions is warned that the far-right Rassemblement National's plan to privatize public broadcasting would devastate French cinema.

Mohammed Hammad speaks about the challenges of getting 'Safe Exit' produced. The film makes its Egyptian debut at the El Gouna Film Festival.

Martin Scorsese recalls his final conversation with Federico Fellini in 'The Last Fellini' doc bowing at the Rome Film Festival.

From 'Safe Exit' and 'Only Rebels Win' to 'Nuisance Bear,' 10 films to watch at Egypt's 2026 El Gouna Film Festival.

Kenny Ortega has overseen Lego's first live-action musical feature, 'Lego Friends: Heartlake the Musical.'

El Gouna Film Festival's Amr Mansi details CineGouna's expansion, new partnerships and plans to grow GFF into a year-round industry hub.