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How Hungary's cinematic heritage rose from the ashes: a look at a model for film preservation and the revival of national cinema Hungary took center stage at the International Classic Film Market (MIFC) in Lyon, with a focus on the National Film Institute (NFI), which, despite the lack of a national cinema, has carried out an impressive restoration and digitization of Hungarian cinema.

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How the London Film Festival became the international launch pad for the film awards season The BFI London Film Festival has emerged as a key launch event for the awards season, thanks in part to the large concentration of AMPAS voters in London. Films like Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" and Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" received special attention.

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Andrea Kalas on the film preservation revolution, Scorsese's Film Foundation, and restoring 'The Godfather Part III' Andrea Kalas, Vice President at Iron Mountain, spoke about film preservation at the Marché International du Film Classique (MIFC) in Lyon. She emphasized the challenges of digitization and the importance of archives.

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Movie poster legend Drew Struzan has passed away Drew Struzan, legendary film poster designer, has died at the age of 78. Known for his work on films such as "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," Struzan began his career designing record covers before transitioning to film posters in 1975.

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The European Film Awards announce the nominated films The 38th European Film Awards, which will take place in Berlin on January 17, 2026, have shortlisted 67 feature films for potential nominations in the fiction, documentary, and animation categories. Twenty-seven of the films are directed or co-directed by women.

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According to the APA, the Italian audiovisual sector grew by 9%, driven by linear television and online video. The Italian audiovisual sector will have grown to a value of €16.3 billion in 2024, a 9% increase compared to the previous year. This growth, presented at the MIA by Chiara Sbarigia of the APA, is primarily driven by linear television and online video.

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Shooting Locations Marketplace turns five The fifth edition of the Shooting Locations Marketplace will take place in Valladolid on October 15th and 16th, organized by Feria de Valladolid and the Spain Film Commission. The program also includes conferences and excursions to various locations.
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Belgium

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Cato Kusters (26) wins Jo Röpcke Award with debut film 'Julian' at Film Fest Ghent 2025 Cato Kusters won the Jo Röpcke Award at Film Fest Ghent 2025 for her debut film, "Julian." The film, which opened the festival, is based on the lives of Fleur Pierets and Julian Boom, who married in countries where same-sex marriage is legal.

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After 'Dood spoor' Frieke Janssens shines at the International Photo Biennale in Oostende Frieke Janssens, known for her work in the "Dood Spoor" series, is exhibiting her photographic art at the International Photo Biennial in Ostend. Her work, which lies between documentary and fine art photography, can be seen at Fort Napoleon and the Venetian Galleries.

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Belgium and Japan join forces for a collaboration at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma in Montreal At the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma in Montreal, Belgian artists Jérôme Vandewattyne and Séverine Cayron made a splash with their project "One Way Ticket to the Other Side." A year later, they presented "Summer Hit Machine," directed by Vandewattyne and starring Cayron.

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Kat Steppe's 'Sunday the Ninth' selected for Tallinn Kat Steppe's film "Sunday the Ninth" has been selected for the First Features Competition at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, which takes place from November 7 to 23, 2025. Alzheimer's disease complicates their encounter.
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Netherlands

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Flikken Rotterdam ends after nine seasons due to budget cuts Flikken Rotterdam, a spin-off of the VRT series Flikken, will end its run at the end of 2026 after nine seasons. AVROTROS has decided to discontinue the series, which has been running since 2016, due to budget cuts at the public broadcaster.

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Achmed Akkabi signs exclusive contract with Videoland Achmed Akkabi, known for his work on "Mocro Maffia," has signed an exclusive contract with Videoland. He will produce the second season of the series "Tonnano," the first of which ended on a cliffhanger.

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Lost aim Maarten Sleegers, a self-taught screenwriter and director, created the short film "Onderhuys" (Shelter) about a young Ukrainian refugee. This film was part of a trilogy and was followed by "Home Front," a film that illuminates the complexity of choices during war.

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I'm always looking for lightness Eveline Hagenbeek, screenwriter and former journalist, wrote the script for "King of the Wanderers," the opening film of Cinekid 2025. This film, also showing in theaters, is inspired by her experiences with the homeless.
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Liv Ullmann receives career award from the European Film Academy

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Movie poster legend Drew Struzan has passed away

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