ZIZ News

25/09/2024

The 37th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), which will take place from November 14 to 24, has announced its first lineup of films across several competitive sections.

( ZIZ News ) – IDFA has announced its first lineup of films across several competitive sections for the 37th edition of the festival.

13/09/2024

The San Sebastian Festival has announced that eight films from its 72nd edition will be contenders for the Euskadi Basque Country 2030 Agenda Award. This award recognizes the film that best embodies the principles of sustainability and solidarity in alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as part of the 2030 Agenda.

( ZIZ News ) – San Sebastian Festival has announced eight films competing for the Euskadi Basque Country 2030 Agenda Award.

12/09/2024

'Pink Belt,' a documentary directed by John McCrite and featuring Aparna Rajawat, will have its North American premiere at the 2024 Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

'Pink Belt' previously won Best Documentary at the 16 International Film Festivals in Jaipur, India, and is now competing for Best Documentary and the Audience Choice Award at the Chicago festival.

( ZIZ News ) – 'Pink Belt,' directed by John McCrite and featuring Aparna Rajawat, premieres at the 2024 Chicago South Asian Film Festival.

12/09/2024

The 2024 DOK Leipzig's Co-Pro Market, taking place from October 28-29 in Leipzig, with additional online meetings on November 5, has unveiled 35 documentary projects from 30 countries for its 20th edition.

Full story on our ZIZ News website.

( ZIZ News ) – The 2024 DOK Leipzig's Co-Pro Market, held October 28-29 in Leipzig, has announced its selected projects for the 20th edition.

11/09/2024

IDFA has announced that artist and filmmaker Johan Grimonprez will be the Guest of Honor at the 37th edition, scheduled for November 14 to 24. The festival has also announced the new curated program 'Dead Angle,' the dedicated Spotlight on Cuba, the live cinema section IDFA on Stage, and the new media program IDFA DocLab.

( ZIZ News ) – IDFA 2024, from November 14 to 24, has announced Johan Grimonprez as guest of honor, and revealed new curated programs.

10/09/2024

Laura Carreira's directorial debut, 'On Falling,' is set to compete in the main competition at the 72nd San Sebastián Festival, running from September 20-28, for the top prize, the Golden Shell.

( ZIZ News ) – Laura Carreira's film 'On Falling' will compete for the Golden Shell at the 72nd San Sebastián Festival.

07/09/2024

The comedy-drama 'Portraits of Dangerous Women' is scheduled for release in UK cinemas on October 4, 2024, through Bulldog Film Distribution.

( ZIZ NEWS ) – 'Portraits of Dangerous Women' is scheduled for release in UK cinemas on October 4, 2024, through Bulldog Film Distribution.

06/09/2024

The Vancouver Q***r Film Festival (VQFF) has outlined its industry program and announced the artists attending and performing during this year’s event, which runs from September 11-22, 2024, across various Vancouver venues.

( ZIZ NEWS ) – Vancouver Q***r Film Festival has outlined its industry program and announced the artists attending this year’s event.

05/09/2024

Venice 2024 review

Read our review of 'The Witness,' directed by Nader Saeivar, which had its world premiere in the Orizzonti Extra section at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.

( ZIZ NEWS ) - Read our review of ‘The Witness,’ directed by Nader Saeivar, which premiered in the Orizzonti Extra section section of the 81st Venice Film Festival.

05/09/2024

'Kill,' a Scottish thriller directed by Rodger Griffiths and distributed by Kaleidoscope Entertainment, is set for release in Scottish cinemas on September 13, 2024.

( ZIZ NEWS ) - Scottish thriller 'Kill,' directed by Rodger Griffiths, will be release in Scottish cinemas on September 13, 2024.

04/09/2024

Venice 2024 review

'Maldoror,' directed by Fabrice du Welz, presents a shocking portrayal of a fatherless society and follows the journey of a young police officer who becomes an avenger for young girls who have been abducted by a s*x offender. The film, inspired by the judicial scandal involving Belgian serial killer and child molester Marc Dutroux in the 1990s, premiered in the Out of Competition section of the 81st Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2024.

Full review: https://www.ziz.news/2024/09/04/review/fabrice-du-welz-maldoror-review-venice-film-festival-2024/8763/

04/09/2024

'Harder Than The Rock,' a feature film directed by Mark Warmington, is scheduled for release in UK cinemas starting October 3, coinciding with Black History Month. The film, produced by North East-based companies Margot Films and J6 Films, chronicles the story of Cimarons, the UK's first reggae band.

( ZIZ NEWS ) – 'Harder Than The Rock,' directed by Mark Warmington, is scheduled for release in UK cinemas starting October 3, 2024.