The Toronto International Film Festival is set to honour acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan for his outstanding contribution to cinema. Known for his groundbreaking storytelling and visual style, Nolan has delivered globally celebrated films that have redefined modern filmmaking.


Tornoto International Film Festival To Honour Christopher Nolan

The Malayalam film Balan the Boy is generating strong buzz at the Cannes Film Festival after an emotional screening that left the makers overwhelmed. The team described the project as a true “labour of love,” reflecting years of dedication and passion. The film has also received support and appreciation from several prominent names in the film industry, adding to the excitement around its international journey. The Cannes premiere is now shining a global spotlight on Malayalam cinema.


Cannes Premier Boosts Buzz Around 'Balan the Boy'

New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The honorary award recognises a body of work and Jackson has made both Hollywood blockbusters and smaller, art films. Jackson's directing filmography includes the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” film series and the 2022 documentary “The Beatles: Get Back." The Cannes Film Festival kicks off May 12 and runs through May 23.


Cannes Film Festival: Peter Jackson's Work Gets Recognised With Honorary Palme d'Or

The Berlin International Film Festival has announced the competition lineup for its 76th edition, revealing a programme that blends politically charged cinema, intimate character studies and star-driven features from across the world.

Berlin Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup for 76th Edition 

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for Mr. Scorsese, a five-part documentary series directed by Rebecca Miller that explores the life, career, and creative passions of legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. The series will premiere this Saturday in the Spotlight section of the New York Film Festival, before streaming begins on October 17.

Martin Scorsese Documentary Debuts at New York Film Festival World Premiere

The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off an event that’s meant to celebrate the Canadian titles in this year’s lineup by apologising for pulling and then reinstating a documentary about a retired Israeli general’s rescue mission during the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023.


Canada: TIFF apologises for mishandling controversial film 

The 82nd Venice Film Festival is drawing to a close, and its red carpet has been every bit as much a runway as a celebration of cinema.


Venice Film Festival 2025: Venice festival witnesses top-tier fashion

The Venice Film Festival witnessed dramatic scenes as pro-Palestinian protestors unfurled ‘Stop Genocide’ banners, drawing global attention.

Pro-Palestinian protests erupt at Venice Film Festival

The 78th Cannes Film Festival is set to dazzle with unmatched glamour from May 13 to 24, 2025. Tom Cruise is expected to make a splash with the finale of Mission Impossible.

Cannes 2025: Tom Cruise returns with 'Mission Impossible' finale

The first edition of the Bodhipath Film Festival organised by the International Buddhist Confederation in collaboration with The Vivekananda International Foundation. The festival was held at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Watch this report for more update.

Bodhipath Film Festival: Festival showcase Buddhist culture through films

India News: The event featured screenings of 10 carefully selected films, chosen to reflect Buddhist practices and values such as compassion, mindfulness, and impermanence, offering insights into the relevance of Buddhist teachings in contemporary life.

Unique Buddha Film Festival organised in India

The 29th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) kicked off in Burkina Faso. A total of 235 films have been shortlisted from 1,351 submissions, representing 48 countries and reflecting the beauty and diversity of African and diaspora cinemas.

FESPACO pan-African film festival kicks off in Burkina Faso

The actors Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey and Venice Film Festival regular Luca Guadagnino arrived to debut their film Queer. The Craig's latest offering is a clear break from his James Bond past. Watch WION for more highlights of the Venice Film Festival.

Venice Film Festival 2024: Daniel Craig starrer receives nine-minute standing ovation

In the heart of Peru’s Amazon region, a Indigenous community celebrated an international film festival with works from countries with tropical forests. Watch in for more details!

Dozens gather for Amazon's first-ever 'floating cinema' festival

The highly anticipated 14th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off in the Chinese Capital late last evening. A total of 159 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year.

China: 14th Beijing International Film Festival kicks off

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o will head the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in February.

Berlin Film Festival picks Lupita Nyong'o to lead 2024 jury

In this interview with WION’s Zeba Khan, award-winning documentary film Pleistocene Park director Luke Gridwald-Tergis and protagonist Nikita Zimov speak about opening ALT EFF 2023, India's only environmental film festival, winning Best of the Festival award and starting a much-needed dialogue on climate change.

Discussing climate change with Pleistocene Park director Luke Griswald

A New York movie proposal is ready to go, according to Woody Allen, who is practically banned from the US film industry, who stated that on Monday. "If some foolish person" decides to finance it, the movie will be made. In the non-competition section of the Venice Film Festival, Allen's 50th movie, Coup de Chance, had its world premiere.

Venice Film Festival 2023: American Filmmaker Woody Allen premieres 'Coup De Chance'

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival will be held from the 27-31 of January, 2023, in Mumbai, through the National Film Development Corporation. The SCO Film Festival is being organised to mark India’s Presidency at SCO. Pakistan has not sent any film entry for event.

SCO Film Festival to be held in India's Mumbai this year, no movie submission from Pakistan

Venice is now using its iconic canals for a special silver screen experience for all film enthusiasts and moviegoers. This floating cinema is all set with boats gondolas and floats for screening as Venice gears up for the 79th international film festival.

Venice Film Festival: Floating cinema - Unknown waters | Boarding boats for a special screening

Cannes 2022: Sharon Stone, Isabelle Huppert add glamour on day 6 of the festival

India has been chosen as the first ever official country of honor at the Cannes film market which is the business side of the famous film festival. Last week India's union information and broadcasting minister announced that the honor has been bestowed as India celebrates 75 years of independence and this year also marks 75 years of the film festival.

What does Cannes Honour mean for India?

The annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, which took place virtually in 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, has announced dates for its 2022 edition.

Palm Springs Film Festival announces its 2022 dates

Ivan Ayr's drama movie 'Milestone' (Meel Patthar) won the best movie at the Silver Screen Awards, the closing occasion of the Singapore Worldwide Film Pageant. The event is a cornerstone of the Singapore Media Pageant shopper and trade occasion.

'Milestone', another gem from 'Soni' director, wins best film at Singapore’s Silver Screen Awards

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