International Cinema
Sinners earns record 16 oscar nominations
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Ryan Coogler's Sinners has broken the all-time Academy Awards record with 16 nominations, surpassing previous highs set by All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land. The supernatural thriller led a diverse field that included strong showings from international films and Netflix titles, while Warner Bros tied its own record with 30 nods overall. The nominations, announced on January 22, 2026, highlight a surge in global representation and the debut of a new casting category.
The Cannes Film Festival will announce the lineup for its 79th edition on April 9 during a press conference in Paris. The event is hosted by festival president Iris Knobloch and general delegate Thierry Fremaux. The 2026 edition is scheduled for May 12-23, with South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook presiding over the jury.
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The first week of February 2026 brings a diverse lineup of films to theaters and streaming platforms, ranging from horror thrillers to animated fantasies and dramas. Highlights include the conclusion of the Strangers trilogy and a reimagined Dracula story. Viewers can choose from intense confrontations, romantic comedies, and international award contenders.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that films from 86 countries are competing for the 2026 International Feature Film Oscar. Germany enters the drama «In die Sonne schauen» by director Mascha Schilinski. The shortlist of 15 films will be revealed on December 16.
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The 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival will tribute U.S. actor-director Jodie Foster, Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, Moroccan actress Raouya, and Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmi during its run from November 28 to December 6. Foster will introduce Rebecca Zlotowski's 'Vie Privée' (A Private Life), while Del Toro presents his 'Frankenstein.' The honorees shared excitement about the event and the city's cultural allure.