Costa-Gavras, the celebrated Franco-Greek master who’s won an Oscar and a Palme d’Or, has teamed with French sales company Playtime for his latest film, “Last Breath.”
Currently in post-production, “Last Breath” boasts a strong international cast led by Denis Podalydès (“Deception”) and Kad Merad (“Welcome to the Sticks”), who star alongside Marilyne Canto (“The Starry Sky Above Me”), Charlotte Rampling (“Dune”), Ángela Molina (“Broken Embraces”), Karin Viard (“Strangers by Night”), Hiam Abbass (“Succession”) and Agathe Bonitzer (“Maria Montessori”).
Costa-Gavras penned the film, based on the book “Le Dernier Souffle” by Régis Debray and Claude Grange. A Cannes regular, Costa-Gavras won the Palme d’Or for “Missing” in 1982, served on the jury in 1976 and won the Jury Prize with his political thriller “Z” which went on to win an Oscar. He has also been feted as guest of honor at Cannes Classics, the selection dedicated to heritage films.
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Currently in post-production, “Last Breath” boasts a strong international cast led by Denis Podalydès (“Deception”) and Kad Merad (“Welcome to the Sticks”), who star alongside Marilyne Canto (“The Starry Sky Above Me”), Charlotte Rampling (“Dune”), Ángela Molina (“Broken Embraces”), Karin Viard (“Strangers by Night”), Hiam Abbass (“Succession”) and Agathe Bonitzer (“Maria Montessori”).
Costa-Gavras penned the film, based on the book “Le Dernier Souffle” by Régis Debray and Claude Grange. A Cannes regular, Costa-Gavras won the Palme d’Or for “Missing” in 1982, served on the jury in 1976 and won the Jury Prize with his political thriller “Z” which went on to win an Oscar. He has also been feted as guest of honor at Cannes Classics, the selection dedicated to heritage films.
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- 5/14/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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John Lennon’s “Imagine” garnered the approval of some communist writers. “Imagine” is one of John’s most famous political tunes. It overshadowed another socially-conscious track John released during his solo career.
John Lennon played “Imagine” for a group of communists before the public heard it. Subsequently, one of the communists told John he preferred one of his other political tunes. John agreed.
A communist told John Lennon ‘Imagine’ wasn’t as good as another 1 of his songs
Tariq Ali was a communist activist who became friends with John. During a 2020 interview with Jacobin, Ali remembered introducing John to fellow communist Régis Debray. “So when we said to Debray, ‘Do you want to meet John Lennon?” Ali recalled. “He said, ‘Who is he?’ We explained, and [writer] Robin [Blackburn] said, ‘You have been in prison, Régis, but I thought that it would have penetrated down there that there is a...
John Lennon’s “Imagine” garnered the approval of some communist writers. “Imagine” is one of John’s most famous political tunes. It overshadowed another socially-conscious track John released during his solo career.
John Lennon played “Imagine” for a group of communists before the public heard it. Subsequently, one of the communists told John he preferred one of his other political tunes. John agreed.
A communist told John Lennon ‘Imagine’ wasn’t as good as another 1 of his songs
Tariq Ali was a communist activist who became friends with John. During a 2020 interview with Jacobin, Ali remembered introducing John to fellow communist Régis Debray. “So when we said to Debray, ‘Do you want to meet John Lennon?” Ali recalled. “He said, ‘Who is he?’ We explained, and [writer] Robin [Blackburn] said, ‘You have been in prison, Régis, but I thought that it would have penetrated down there that there is a...
- 8/9/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Along with Alice Diop’s Saint Omer, which won Venice’s Silver Lion last year, and Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall, premiering in Cannes’ main competition next week, Cédric Kahn’s The Goldman Case marks a recent trend of arthouse courtroom dramas that, beyond a few exceptions (such as Henri-George Clouzot’s seldom seen masterpiece, The Truth), have never been a major facet of French cinema.
This is because French trials, unlike American ones, tend to be less dramatic, with fewer rulings by jury (outside of murder cases) and with the judge playing a larger role in the proceedings, reviewing facts and statements in a dry manner. However, there have been a number of highly headline-grabbing trials in France these past years, including that of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for election fraud charges, and another concerning the November 13 terrorist attacks, which have brought the courtroom back into the public sphere.
This is because French trials, unlike American ones, tend to be less dramatic, with fewer rulings by jury (outside of murder cases) and with the judge playing a larger role in the proceedings, reviewing facts and statements in a dry manner. However, there have been a number of highly headline-grabbing trials in France these past years, including that of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for election fraud charges, and another concerning the November 13 terrorist attacks, which have brought the courtroom back into the public sphere.
- 5/17/2023
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With a jury headed by Martin Scorsese and including Faith Akin, Patricia Clarkson, Marion Cotillard, Amat Escalante, Golshifteh Farahani, Anurag Kashyap, Narjiss Nejjar, Park Chan-wook and Paolo Sorrentino and with masterclasses conducted by Bruno Dumont, James Gray, Abbas Kiarostami, Nicolas Winding Refn and Régis Debray, the Marrakech Flim Festival certainly isn't slouching when it comes to attracting big name talent. And effort extends to the official lineup of the festival. Organizers unveiled their slate today which contains cream of the crop of the festival circuit over the past year. Celebrated and/or highly anticipated films like "The Immigrant," "Blue Ruin," "The Zero Theorem," "Like Father Like Son" are among the highlights with many more selections from across the world cinema scene. Check out the full list below. The Marrakech Film Festival runs from November 29th to December...
- 11/8/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Since 2007, the Marrakech Film Festival has held its annual masterclass series, featuring talks from brand-name auteurs as they reflect on their films and methods. This year, the festival, which runs from November 29-December 7, welcomes Bruno Dumont, James Gray, Abbas Kiarostami, Nicolas Winding Refn, and philosopher Régis Debray for the occasion. Mff also boasts a rather impressive jury, with Martin Scorsese presiding over the likes of Marion Cotillard, Patricia Clarkson, Park Chan-wook, Paolo Sorrentino, as noted in a previous announcement. Full press release on page 2. Marrakech International Film Festival Announces the 2013 MasterclassesMASTERCLASSESIntroduced in 2007, the masterclasses have become an essential part of the Marrakech International Film Festival. In 2012, directors Darren Aronofsky, Jonathan Demme, Matteo Garrone and Brillante Mendoza honored the festival with their masterclasses, following in the footsteps of Martin Scorsese, Jim Jarmusch,...
- 11/5/2013
- by Sarah Salovaara
- Indiewire
The Playlist has worked our passports hard this year, booking time at festivals around the world including: Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, Tribeca, Goteburg, Karlovy Vary, Los Angeles, Telluride, Toronto, New York, London, Festival Du Nouveau Cinema, Savannah, Fantastic Fest and more. Believe it or not we got another coming up: Marrakech. In addition to the films, the festival is has unveiled an excellent slate of masterclasses set to be headed up by Bruno Dumont, James Gray, Abbas Kiarostami, Nicolas Winding Refn and Régis Debray. The 13th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival takes place from November 29th to December 7th. The jury will be comprised of Martin Scorsese, Faith Akin, Patricia Clarkson, Marion Cotillard, Amat Escalante, Golshifteh Farahani, Anurag Kashyap, Narjiss Nejjar, Park Chan-wook and Paolo Sorrentino. Full press release below. Marrakech International Film Festival...
- 11/5/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Other masterclasses to be held by Dumont, Gray, Kiarostami and philosopher Debray.
The 13th Marrakech International Film Festival (Nov 29-Dec 7) has announced the directors who will conduct this year’s masterclasses.
The first masterclass, on Dec 1, will be held by French director and screenwriter Bruno Dumont whose Camille Claudel 1915 played in competition at this year’s Berlinale.
Dumont is currently finishing P’tit Quinquin, a police miniseries for the Franco-German channel Arte.
Us director, screenwriter and producer James Gray will host the next masterclass on Dec 2. This year, Gray directed Cannes competition title The Immigrant and produced Guillaume Canet’s Blood Ties. He will preside over the international jury at the Rome Film Festival this month.
The following day (Dec 3), Iran director and screenwriter Abbas Kiarostami will share his memories and thoughts about film.
His credits include Taste of Cherry, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1997, and The Wind Will Carry Us, which...
The 13th Marrakech International Film Festival (Nov 29-Dec 7) has announced the directors who will conduct this year’s masterclasses.
The first masterclass, on Dec 1, will be held by French director and screenwriter Bruno Dumont whose Camille Claudel 1915 played in competition at this year’s Berlinale.
Dumont is currently finishing P’tit Quinquin, a police miniseries for the Franco-German channel Arte.
Us director, screenwriter and producer James Gray will host the next masterclass on Dec 2. This year, Gray directed Cannes competition title The Immigrant and produced Guillaume Canet’s Blood Ties. He will preside over the international jury at the Rome Film Festival this month.
The following day (Dec 3), Iran director and screenwriter Abbas Kiarostami will share his memories and thoughts about film.
His credits include Taste of Cherry, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1997, and The Wind Will Carry Us, which...
- 11/5/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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