International Film
São Paulo film festival awards top prize to 'The President's Cake'
The 49th São Paulo International Film Festival ended on the night of October 30, 2025, with the jury's top trophy going to the Iraqi film 'The President's Cake'. Other awards highlighted productions from various countries, including Brazilian ones, in categories such as fiction, documentary, and queer. The ceremony was followed by a screening of 'Jay Kelly' by Noah Baumbach.
Tokyo International Film Festival opens with emotive premiere
The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival launched with a glitzy opening ceremony on October 27, 2025. The event featured the local premiere of Japanese filmmaker Junji Sakamoto's 'Climbing for Life,' setting a gently emotive tone for the gathering. This marks the start of one of Asia's premier film showcases.