The International Film Guide 2009 (45th edition) is recognised as the definitive annual review of world cinema providing unrivalled coverage of filmmaking and International film festivals in more than 120 countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
International Film News
International Recognition for CineKid Studio 03/07/2009
CinekidStudio has been awarded the Comenius EduMedia Medal for progressive international media productions. It is confirmation that CinekidStudio, part of the programme for media awareness set up by the Cinekid Foundation for children aged...
Norwegian Amanda Nominations Announced 03/07/2009
Jury President Åse Kleveland has announced this year’s nominations for the 25th Amanda Norwegian film awards. The ceremony will take place on Friday 21 August. ‘It has been exciting and instructive to lead the task of selecting this year’s...
World Survey
World Survey
A survey of the film culture and output in 123 countries, as reported by our network of correspondents around the world.
Directors of the Year
John Sayles
In 2007, John Sayles released his sixteenth film as writer-director. An affectionate and charmingly rendered story of rock 'n' roll coming to small-town 1950s Alabama, with its attendant themes of race, class and...
Country Focus
ISRAEL
With the worldwide success of the Israeli animation documentary WALTZ WITH BASHIR, contributing writer Dan Fainaru surveys the Israeli film industry and finds a prolific production bonanza of films and talents.
Film Festival Circuit
Espoo Ciné International Film Festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary
To celebrate Espoo Ciné International Film Festival’s 20th birthday, it has been extended to ten days instead of the traditional six. The festival also expands geographically: in addition to the heart of the...
