Expanded discussion on biopic casting and direction for a contemporary Russian political figure
A recent exchange with film critic Sergei Sychev touched on the potential casting of Nikita Kologrivy for a biographical drama about a…
Sant Joan Film Festival Updates and New Prizes
The Sant Joan National Short Film Competition has again drawn a remarkable level of participation, surpassing a thousand entries that will vie…
Isabel Tejeda and Tina Modotti: A Curated Exploration of Photography and Activism
Isabel Tejeda, a teacher, curator, and art critic from Alicante, recalls how a chance encounter in 1996 led her to Tina Modotti (Udine 1896 –…
Intervision in Russia: Growing international cooperation and upcoming edition
Work is underway to organize Intervision in Russia, with the involvement of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to help establish…
Anders de la Motte: police roots, crime fiction, and social voice in Nordic thrillers
At the end of the 1990s, the Swedish writer Anders de la Motte (born 1971) trained as a police officer. He recalls a turning moment in an…
Wink Volodkin on The Boy’s Word Budget, Reshoot, and Audience Impact
Chats with Wink Anton Volodkin, the chief executive of the online cinema RBC, reveal new milestones for the studio behind the upcoming series…
Estonian authorities block Klava Koke concert amid visa and propaganda concerns
Estonian authorities refused to allow Russian singer Klava Koke to perform in Tallinn on March 29, citing concerns over the artist’s ties to…
Ice 2: character arcs, lessons from the cast, and a veteran’s view
The film Ice 2 arrived on screens four years ago. In the story world, how much time passes and how do the characters evolve during that span?…
Garayev’s account of threats and a director’s decision to reshoot a finale
Garayev, who authored the book The Boy’s Promise, shared with the portal that he faced threats because of his work. There were calls, and one…
Kinky Party Pauses Russian Events After Authorities’ Warnings
The Kinky Party project has paused its sex-themed events in the Russian Federation following warnings from authorities. This news surfaced via…