リンカーン・センター映画部のダニエル・バットセク社長は、厳しい米ボックスオフィスの状況の中、若いシネマファンに外国語映画を引きつけるイニシアチブに注力している。3月5日に始まった年次Rendez-Vous With French Cinemaショーケースは、現代のフランス作品をフィーチャーし、映画製作者と配給会社のネットワーキングを促進する。バットセク氏は、パンデミック後のアートハウス劇場の課題にもかかわらず、35歳未満の観客の熱意が高まっていると指摘する。
リンカーン・センター映画部では、ニューヨークのウォルター・リード劇場での最近のフランス映画上映に熱心な若い観客が集まっている。しかし、昨年5月に社長に就任し、「Poor Things」や「The Zone of Interest」などの製作クレジットを持つダニエル・バットセク氏は、外国語映画が米ボックスオフィスで traction を得るのに苦労し続けていることを認めている。
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Carine Tardieu's family drama The Ties That Bind Us took the top honor at the 51st Cesar Awards in Paris, while Richard Linklater earned best director for Nouvelle Vague. Canadian actor Jim Carrey received an honorary award and delivered an emotional speech in French, recalling his family's French roots. The ceremony featured political tributes and celebrations of French cinema.
France has overhauled its tax incentive for international productions to include actors' salaries, aiming to compete with cities like London and Prague for big-budget Hollywood films and TV series. The reform, approved after lobbying from industry leaders, offers a 30% rebate on qualifying expenses, rising to 40% for projects with significant French visual effects work. This change is expected to boost the local economy amid a challenging global production landscape.
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Cinemas in France will feature a diverse lineup of films throughout January 2026, ranging from blockbusters and dramas to comedies and animated features. The month begins with releases on December 31, 2025, continuing into weekly drops through the end of the month. This selection includes award-winning entries from festivals like Cannes and Venice, alongside new auteur works and family-friendly options.
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival announced on Tuesday (28) the lineup for its 2026 edition, set for June 21-27 in France. Among the selections is the Brazilian film 'O Filho da Puta', directed by Érica Maradona, Otto Guerra, Tania Anaya, and Sávio Leite, in the Contrechamp section.
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The 76th Berlin International Film Festival began on February 12, 2026, with the world premiere of Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat’s No Good Men as the opening film. The event featured a tribute to Michelle Yeoh and a jury press conference where president Wim Wenders emphasized staying out of politics amid questions about Gaza. The festival runs through February 22, showcasing premieres like At the Sea starring Amy Adams.
Director Park Chan-wook has been appointed jury president for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking the first time for a Korean director. The event is scheduled for May 12 to 23 in Cannes, France. Park has previously won multiple awards at Cannes, including for 'Oldboy' and 'Decision to Leave'.
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Timothée Chalamet received a rock-star welcome at the Paris premiere of his new film Marty Supreme, where he jokingly addressed high ticket prices. The actor, who produced and starred in the A24 movie, praised France's cinema culture while presenting it in French. The event highlighted his recent awards success for the role.