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The success of 'Squid Game' is due to Netflix's 'local-first' strategy, says Minyoung Kim, VP Content Asia Netflix’s success with ‘Squid Game’ is due to a local strategy, reveals Minyoung Kim, VP of Content for Asia at Netflix. Speaking to Variety , Kim explained that Netflix focuses on cultural specificity rather than seeking universal appeal.

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Cannes Directors' Fortnight Reveals 2025 Line-Up Including Christian Petzold's 'Miroirs No. 3', Eva Victor's 'Sorry, Baby', Robin Campillo's 'Enzo' The 57th edition of Directors' Fortnight, an independent selection during the Cannes Film Festival, presents a varied line-up. The opening is provided by "Enzo" by Robin Campillo, who took over the direction after the death of Laurent Cantet.

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Netflix files appeal to French Council of State over distribution rules Netflix has appealed to the French Council of State against French regulations regarding the availability of films on streaming services. Current rules require Netflix to wait 15 months before new films are available on its platform.

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New Oscar for stunt design In 2028, the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences will introduce a new Oscar category for best stunts, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Oscars. Leitch emphasizes the importance of stunts in film history and the contribution of stunt designers and performers.

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Young talents prepare for participation in Cannes' Un Certain Regard The Un Certain Regard selection of the 78th Cannes Film Festival (13-24 May 2025) features 16 films from various countries, including eight debut features.

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French production hits near record high in 2024 as streamer funding skyrockets 60% In 2024, France produced a record 309 films, almost the same as in 2021, according to a report from the National Film Board.

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Werner Herzog is honored with the Golden Lion for his oeuvre at the Venice Film Festival German director Werner Herzog will be honored with the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. The festival runs from August 27 to September 6.
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Belgium

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FFG introduces new WSAward for Belgian Film Composer of the Year On October 15, 2025, the first WSAward for Belgian Film Composer of the Year will be presented during the 25th World Soundtrack Awards. This new category, sponsored by Sabam, will reward the winner with €2,500. Entries open on April 15.

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Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne on a record hunt in Cannes: brothers nominated for the Palme d'Or for the 10th time Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne have been nominated for the Palme d'Or for the 10th time at the Cannes Film Festival with their film 'Jeunes mères'. The Belgian brothers have already won this award twice, in 1999 with 'Rosetta' and in 2005 with 'L'enfant'.

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Second feature film by Belgian Laura Wandel is the opening film of Semaine de la Critique in Cannes Belgian director Laura Wandel's second feature film, 'L'intérêt d'Adam', has been selected as the opening film for the Semaine de la Critique at the Cannes Film Festival. This section focuses on young filmmakers.

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'Patsers' reaches 200,000 visitors and receives Platinum Film Award The film 'Patsers' has received the Platinum Film Award after attracting more than 200,000 visitors in Belgian cinemas. This award, presented by the Ostend Film Festival, recognises the success of films with the public.
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Netherlands

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iHostage Most Popular Non-English Language Film on Netflix The film iHostage, based on a true hostage situation in the Amsterdam Apple Store, has become the most watched Netflix film in the Netherlands within three days and is now also the most popular non-English language film worldwide on Netflix.

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'Oscardo' Character Makes New Film About Moral Conflict Between Parents Director Mike van Diem is working on a new feature film with Fedja van Huêt, Noortje Herlaar and Thekla Reuten. The film, called Voor de meisjes (For the Girls), is about two couples who find themselves in a moral battle over the lives of their daughters.

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Three Dutch short films selected for Tribeca Festival Three Dutch short films have been selected for the Tribeca Festival 2025, which takes place from June 4 to 15. "Beyond Silence" by Marnie Blok, "Sunny" by German Gruber Jr. and the short documentary "Ask Me Anything" by Wyneke van Nieuwenhuyzen are part of the program. "Beyond Silence" and "Sunny" will have their international premiere at the festival. "Ask Me Anything" follows Abdulaal, a refugee from Sudan, and his interactions during question-and-answer sessions.

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Lemming Film makes new season of Day and Night for AVROTROS The series "Day and Night" by Lemming Film returns to AVROTROS. The new season is set two years later in the same hospital, but now in the Pediatrics department.
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Cannes Directors' Fortnight Reveals 2025 Line-Up Including Christian Petzold's 'Miroirs No. 3', Eva Victor's 'Sorry, Baby', Robin Campillo's 'Enzo'

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The success of 'Squid Game' is due to Netflix's 'local-first' strategy, says Minyoung Kim, VP Content Asia

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