Movie and TV show reviews

This so-called party is a wake – and the Berlin audience was in stitches.

It was Mariam Cissé who shared the sad news about her father’s passing. Speaking in Bamako, she expressed that they are all stunned by the loss. Throughout his life, he had devoted himself to his nation, cinema, and art. The reason for his demise has yet to be disclosed.

More titles are set to be revealed prior to the market launch, among them being the schedule of PBS Distribution for the London Television Screenings, happening from February 23rd to 28th.

TelevisaUnivision reported a 1% decrease in fourth-quarter revenue to approximately $1.3 billion. This decline was primarily due to a drop in advertising and distribution income in Mexico, while there was growth in this area for the U.S. The company stated that their operating expenses remained relatively stable at around $892 million.

In its premiere at the Berlinale, “Yunan” marks the second installment of Fakher Eldin’s planned trilogy titled “Homeland,” focusing on the theme of displacement. The first film in this series was his successful debut, “The Stranger,” which represented Palestine in the international Oscars race in 2021. Though not as polished as its predecessor, “Yunan” showcases strong formal mastery and emotional depth. This second feature by Fakher Eldin is a fittingly global collaboration (between Palestine, Jordan, Canada, Germany, Italy, and France), driven by a poignant longing for home or sense of belonging, felt from distant lands.

In its debut at the Berlinale, “Yunan” represents the second part of Fakher Eldin’s planned trilogy called “Homeland,” exploring the topic of displacement. The first film in this series, his well-received debut “The Stranger,” was Palestine’s entry for international Oscars consideration in 2021. Although not as flawless as its initial release, “Yunan” demonstrates impressive control over form and emotion. This second movie by Fakher Eldin is a collaborative production between several countries (Palestine, Jordan, Canada, Germany, Italy, and France) that carries a deep yearning for home or belonging from distant places.

Vratislav Šlajer, head of the Audiovisual Producers’ Association, playfully suggested, ‘As my T-shirt says, you should investigate the Czechs since we are all set and prepared. There are numerous skilled producers here, so let’s explore together.’

An acclaimed Irish filmmaker, who’s Jim Sheridan’s daughter, has acquired the rights for “Grace O’Malley — The Biography of Ireland’s Pirate Queen,” penned by respected biographer Anne Chambers. This historical feature film will be jointly produced by Wild Atlantic Pictures (known for “Evil Dead Rise,” “Cocaine Bear,” and “Abigail”) in partnership with Reclaim Entertainment Ventures based in Los Angeles. The production is slated to commence in 2026.

The documentary by Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (“The Last King of Scotland,” “Marley”) that had its world debut at Venice and was also screened at Sundance, provides a personal glimpse into 18 months of Lennon and Ono’s life in Greenwich Village during the early ’70s.

globally distributed by France TV Distribution, the largest television exporter from France, “Aspergirl” Season 2 is created by Patafilm, a production company based in Paris founded by entrepreneur Antonin Ehrenberg, in collaboration with Velvet Films from Belgium.

Ants” is a creation of Nippon TV that has been enhanced by Fremantle North America for international distribution. This exciting game show first premiered on Nippon TV in Japan, quickly gaining attention due to its playful yet physically taxing challenges, themed characters, grandiose set designs, and captivating team-based gameplay.