One can see that the French Revolution never really ended in the 18th century…..it continues into our own, in terms of style, fashion and the arts. French film is continually re-inventing itself and finding new ways of expression in a 100-year-old art form. At this year’s London Film Festival, a section appropriately entitled French Revolutions showcases some of the cinematic trend-setters of the year.   With the obvious exception of the American and the ...

One can see that the French Revolution never really ended in the 18th century…..it continues into our own, in terms of style, fashion and the arts. French film is continually re-inventing itself and finding new ways of expression in a 100-year-old art form. At this year’s London Film Festival, a section appropriately entitled French Revolutions showcases some of the cinematic trend-setters of the year. With the obvious exception of the American and the British, the French have been one of th...

“Almost half the programme has been decided”, reports Panorama director Wieland Speck, who recently returned from trips to Asia, North and Latin America, as well as several European countries, where he viewed and selected films. He is referring here to the first 21 films in the Panorama programme, which will ultimately include about 50 productions. Documentaries will again make up approximately a third of the section – their large number is due to the great appeal of documentary works toda...

100% European Seville Film Festival will pay a tribute to the French filmmaker Patrice Chéreau In its second edition, the 100% European Seville Film Festival,focussed on the continental production of established and nowadays authors , will pay a tribute to the French filmmaker Patrice Chéreau, author of films such as "The injured man", "Queen Margot" or "Intimacy". This section of the Andalusian Festival is part of the general dedication to French cinema, which includes other tributes and se...

SPECIAL GRAND PRIX DES AMÉRIQUES AND 5-FILM RETROSPECTIVETO HONOR ISABELLE ADJANI AT MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVALThe internationally renowned French star Isabelle Adjani will be honored with a Special Grand Prix des Amériques and a five-film retrospective at the 2004 Montréal World Film Festival, August 26 - September 6.The dazzling star of some 30 films will be presented with the Grand Prix at a tribute evening Friday, August 27, Festival President Serge Losique announced today.Five films t...

The 2004 Montreal World Film Festival will pay tribute to French and international film star Isabelle Adjani, it was announced today by MWFF president Serge Losique."For us and for cinephiles worldwide, Isabelle Adjani is an extraordinary artist, an actress who is equally at home in transforming herself into her films' profound and exceptional characters or playing seemingly light roles with an expert touch," declared Mr. Losique. "The range and passion of her work has earned her advance members...