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Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour sentenced to prison for protest anthem
Singer Hajipour received a three-year, eight-month sentence on charges of “propaganda against the system” and “encouraging people to protest.” He won a Grammy last year, presented by US first lady Jill Biden, for his song 'Baraye' - "a powerful and poetic call for freedom and women’s rights.”
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Oscars 2024: Study finds gender-balanced productions stagnate
The Reframe study states that there has been “no notable increase in the number of films that meet the criteria for the Stamp”, which is awarded to features that hire women or individuals of other underrepresented gender identities/expressions in at least 50% of key roles.
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Antisemitism and criminal charges: Berlinale controversy explained
A highly politicized edition of the Berlin International Film Festival ended last weekend, but divisions surrounding political messaging are ongoing. The Berlinale is now embroiled in controversy which severely tarnishes its reputation. Here’s why.
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Golden Bear 2024 goes to Mati Diop’s restitution documentary 'Dahomey'
A strange set of choices for the winners of this year's Berlinale - but the Golden Bear is merited, with the French-Senegalese director Mati Diop providing a fascinating and multifaceted look at a timely issue centred around the ills of colonialism.
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Berlinale 2024: Kazik Radwanski and Matt Johnson talk ‘Matt and Mara’
Premiering at the Berlinale, 'Matt and Mara' has the foundations of a 'Will-they-won't-they?' romantic comedy but ends up as a far more knotty 'What-if-they-could?' study of unspoken bonds.
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