Huelva Festival Awards: ‘Portrait of a Certain Orient,’ ‘Manas’ Triumph as Brazilian Movie Renaissance Builds

At Spain’s Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival, held in a Southern Spanish city and concluding last Saturday, two films by Brazilian directors took home top honors: “Portrait of a Certain Orient” by Marcelo Gomes and “Manas” by Marianne Brennand. These films triumphed across the three most prestigious categories.

‘La Palisiada’ Review: Elliptical Ukrainian Drama Set in 1996 Is a Disquieting Provocation

In a skillfully told manner, history can often appear messy and confusing, lacking clean narratives or tidy conclusions. “La Palisiada”, set in 1996, mirrors this truth by portraying a noir-like investigation into a murder that serves as a pivotal point in Ukrainian history. However, as the main characters delve deeper into their pursuit of the culprit, they find themselves navigating a journey that is equally murky and disconcerting, reflecting the complex and chaotic systems from which post-Soviet Ukraine was only beginning to free itself, a few years after gaining independence.

‘Slow Horses’ Star Hugo Weaving Confirms Season 5 Return, Teases ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ Sequel: ‘I’ve Read About Five Drafts’

At the International Film Festival of India held in Goa, Hugo Weaving announced that he will once again play the character of Frank Harkness in the fifth season of “Slow Horses.” He plans to travel back to London in January for a filming period of approximately two and a half months.

‘Ted Lasso’ Star Hannah Waddingham Attends Premiere of Sea-Themed BBC Animation ‘Tiddler’ – Global Bulletin

Actress Hannah Waddingham, known for her role in ‘Ted Lasso’, graced the red carpet at the premiere of BBC’s upcoming animation titled ‘Tiddler’. This event took place at the Sea Life London Aquarium on a Sunday. Waddingham, who lends her voice to the narrator in this half-hour movie, was seen posing with some of Tiddler’s aquatic companions prior to the screening.