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ALI NADERZAD is a journalist based in Paris, France. He's written about music for Mixmag U.S. and actors and filmmakers for Anthem magazine. Since 2006 he edits Screen Comment, a movie review site that he founded. He's covered the Cannes Festival every year since. Recent stories include coverage about L.A.'s chicano car culture for Office Magazine (2022) and "A great day in the stoke," a gathering of Black surfers in L.A. and Futurismo and the Kappa FuturFestival for tmrw magazine (2023).
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Full coverage from the Cannes Festival during 6-17 July
The article provides an overview of the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting the strong presence of French cinema despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. It details the return of filmmakers like Catherine Corsini with 'La Fracture' and Bruno Dumont with 'France', as well as the participation of international directors. The selection process, which was more competitive due to a higher number of entries, is discussed along with the introduction of a new section, Cannes Premieres. The article also touches on the economic impact of the festival on the city of Cannes and the uncertainty of attendance due to travel restrictions. The full list of films in various categories of the festival is provided, showcasing a diverse and promising lineup for both French and international cinema.
Ray Parker, Jr. to present new documentary about his career at event
The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) has announced a strategic alliance with the Montreux Jazz Festival, launching a new congress called 'SoundTrack_Zurich'. This event will feature concerts, including one by Ray Parker Jr., who is also presenting the world premiere of his documentary 'Who you gonna call' at the ZFF. The partnership aims to bring together music and film, with the Montreux Jazz Festival contributing to the music aspect and enhancing ZFF's profile in the French-speaking world. A press conference is scheduled for September 10th, 2020, at Claude Nobs’s chalet in Caux, Switzerland, and a music-related film from ZFF's programme will be screened at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2021.
Popular but dark novel likely filled with creative possibilities for the filmmaker
Actor and director Mark Ruffalo has announced the adaptation of David Darmstaedter's autobiographical book 'My Monster' into a film, which he will direct. The novel details the author's journey from a successful model to a life marred by drug addiction, and the narrative includes themes of struggle, parenthood, and life in Hollywood. The article expresses hope that the film will avoid common clichés associated with drug addiction and sentimentality, suggesting that the story has the potential to make an engaging movie. The article also touches on the cultural impact of books in the digital age, hinting at the notion that film adaptations can offer a form of lasting cultural relevance.
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