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After the successful screenings at the San Sebastian Film Festival, Edward Berger brings his new film “Conclave” at the 20th Zurich film Festival.

The film follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events: selecting the new Pope.

Ralph Fiennes plays the Cardinal in charge of coordinating the activities.

Edward Berger reveals that he was attracted to Robert Harris’ book, which the film is based on, not only for the natural curiosity that the Vatican world inspires but because he could relate to doubt.

“I was interested in Ray Fiennes’ character journey of uncertainty and doubt – he clarifies in the interview –  because I can relate to doubt as I think many people can”.

The director also gives his personal comment on a concept expressed in the film: “The men who are dangerous are the ones who do not want to become Pope”.

“Conclave“ manages not to completely fall on the curiosity of what happens behind the Vatican Doors so to become a universal tale on power, ambition and politics.

Among the themes the film directly and indirectly tackle, the “women” issue is often explored. The role of women in society and in positions of power is a very important element the film delves into.

“Conclave“ is ready to land, in a few days, in the city it has been shot and takes place in: Rome and Rome Film Festival

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Among the Gala premieres at the 20th Zurich Film Festival and special pre-opening event at Alice Nella Città there is “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story “by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui.

The directors of McQueen tell the life story of Christopher Reeve, who rose to global stardom as the actor portraying Superman, before a riding accident put the brakes on his career. Paralyzed from the neck down the star devoted himself to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities.

With extended interviews to Reeve’s three children and  A-list Hollywood actors who were Reeve’s colleagues and friends, including Susan Sarandon, Whoopi Goldberg and Jeff Daniels, the film doesn’t follow a “before and after accident” time line but it’s guided by Reeve’s voice and stream of thoughts.

To quote the directors: “we were interested in the idea that you have Superman on screen and you have Christopher Reeve who becomes a hero of his own life. As we went along, we realized that this film was gonna be about more, about love, family, the legacy that he left behind, both the flesh and blood legacy and the foundation one”

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Ethan Hawke is one of the main guests of the 20th Lucca Film Festival.

Protagonist of a masterclass with university students, audience and press, the actor, director, writer and musician received the Golden Panther Award for his achievements.

To celebrate him, Lucca Film Festival showcased a very effective selection of the titles that made his acting and directing career.

From Peter Weir’s drama Dead Poets Society (1989), a critical success starring Robin Williams as the protagonist which launched his career as an actor to the Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy that he also co-wrote the screenplay of, along with his co-star Julie Delpy.

Among his films as director, the festival presented “Blaze, Seymour: an Introduction” and his latest work, “Wildcat“, as an italian premiere.

The film stars Hawke’s daughter, actress and songwriter Maya Hawke in the role of American novelist Flannery O’Connor.

When asked which moment of his life he’s the most nostalgic about, Ethan Hawke answers: “I get nostalgic about basically everything, strangely even about the darkest period in my life because I was growing”.

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“Mapa a Panataria“ es una obra de danza-teatro creada por el coreógrafo Chevi Muraday y la actriz Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, en la selección del London Spanish Film Festival- 

El documental trata de un espectáculo, “Pandataria“, que una compañía de teatro està al punto de estrenar en el teatro romano de Mérida.

Pandataria es también el otro nombre de Ventotene, una isla perteneciente al archipiélago de las Pontinas, en el mar Tirreno, donde los romanos desterraban a las mujeres adúlteras, poderosas e independientes, y donde, siglos más tarde, Mussolini encarcelaba a sus opositores.

Declaró Cayetana Guillén-Cuervo que “Pandataria, el espectáculo, nace de la necesidad de gritar por la libertad, la dignidad humana y el respeto a todos. Desde la necesidad de abrazar la diferencia, la diversidad, de hablar de los excluidos. Porque todos lo hemos sido en algún momento de la vida. Lo que teníamos entre manos era tan potente, que vimos necesario hacer un seguimiento del proceso creativo, que reflejara a su vez las historias de superación de un elenco tan inclusivo como diverso”. 

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Leigh, the winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes and the Golden Lion at Venice, teams up once again with Jean-Baptiste, whom he previously directed to an Oscar nomination in “Secrets & Lies“.

The film had its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim before arriving in San Sebastián, where Leigh competes for the first time for the Golden Shell. 

“Hard Truths“ is set to release in Spain on January 10, 2025.

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 This debut feature, produced between the UK and Portugal, is competing for the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian International Film Festival (SSIFF). 

“On Falling“ was hailed by Indiewire as “a quietly devastating debut showcasing a new master of emotionally sophisticated social realism” following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Tyburski’s debut feature, “The Sound of Silence“, premiered in competition at Sundance 2019.

His short film “Palimpsest” won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance 2013, and in the same year, he was named one of the 25 New Faces of Independent Film by Filmmaker magazine.

 Tyburski is also no stranger to the San Sebastian Film Festival, having participated in its Culinary Zinema section in 2014 with his documentary short “Brooklyn Farmer“.

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