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theguardian • 3 d

David Lynch, director of Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, dies at age 78 David Lynch, the iconic American director known for Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died at the age of 78. He received three Oscar nominations for Best Director and won the Palme d'Or in 1990 for Wild at Heart.

nu.nl • 3 d

Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director David Lynch (78) has died David Lynch has died, his family announced on Facebook on Thursday. The 78-year-old American director had announced earlier this year in an interview with People that he had emphysema due to years of smoking.

cineuropa.org • 4 d

The Nordic Film Market reveals its selection The 26th edition of the Nordic Film Market, part of the Gothenburg Film Festival, will take place from 29 to 31 January 2025 and will present more than 60 films and projects that highlight the creativity and innovation of Nordic cinema.

variety • 4 d

French films saw an 11% drop in international box office in 2024 with an estimated gross of $255 million, despite the success of 'The Count of Monte-Cristo' French films saw an 11% decline in international box office grosses in 2024, with an estimated $255 million, despite the success of 'The Count of Monte-Cristo'.

cineuropa.org • 4 d

Berlinale Shorts invites us to “be in this world” The 75th Berlin International Film Festival, to be held from 13 to 23 February 2025, celebrates the complexity of humanity with a diverse selection of short films under the banner "To Be in This World".

nu.nl • 5 d

Drama Conclave tops British BAFTA nominations The drama film Conclave received the most nominations (12) for the annual awards ceremony by the British Film and Television Academy (BAFTA) on Tuesday. Emilia Pérez also has a good chance of winning an award on February 16 with eleven nominations.

variety • 2 w

2025 Golden Globes Winners: 'Emilia Pérez' Leads With 4 Wins At the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, “Emilia Pérez,” a musical about a drug lord who undergoes gender-affirming surgery, took home the most film awards with four wins, including best musical or comedy. “The Brutalist,” a historical epic about the postwar immigrant experience, followed with three awards, including best drama.
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Belgium

hln • 3 d

Documentary maker Bram Van Paesschen (45) unexpectedly died in Laken Brussels documentary maker Bram Van Paesschen has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 45. Van Paesschen, known for his documentary 'Empire of Dust' about the Chinese presence in Africa, was praised for his unique and committed view of the world.

broadcastmagazine • 4 d

Second season of Knokke Off on Netflix The second season of the series Knokke Off will soon be available on Netflix. In the run-up to the new season, Netflix has released a recap video with Pommelien Thijs, who plays the role of Louise, summarizing the highlights of the first season.

filmfestivaloostende • 5 d

Belgian music in the spotlight during FFO25 During the Ostend Film Festival (FFO25), Belgian music and films will be the focus. 'Comeback', directed by Jan and Raf Roosens, tells the story of Ava and her parents, with music by Raf Keunen and Jeroen De Pessemier. 'Like They Walk on the Moon', with Wim Opbrouck, combines a concert film with a documentary. 'Putain', a drama series by Frederik Daem and Gorik van Oudheusden, follows the life of Gigi and his friends. 'A Hiphop Minute' is a documentary by Pascal Garnier about the hip-hop scene.

filmkrant • 1 w

IFFR 2025: Leonardo van Dijl on Julie is silent In "Julie Zwijgt", Leonardo van Dijl's feature film debut, the fifteen-year-old tennis prospect Julie is central, who remains silent after her coach is suspended following the suicide of a former pupil.
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Netherlands

see-nl • 1 u

Clermont-Ferrand: Marten Visser over Skroll In an interview with SEE NL, director Marten Visser discusses his short animation film Skroll, inspired by the random videos he came across while scrolling on his phone. Skroll has been selected for two programs at the short film festival in Clermont-Ferrand.

see-nl • 2 d

Dutch shorts at Clermont-Ferrand 2025 This year, the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, which takes place from 31 January to 8 February, will screen several Dutch productions and co-productions.

ad • 2 d

Halina Reijn's film Babygirl passes 250,000 visitors in three weeks, now showing in more theaters The film Babygirl by director Halina Reijn has attracted more than 250,000 visitors in the Netherlands within three weeks. This was announced by distributor Cinéart. The film can now be seen in 162 Dutch cinemas.

nu • 2 d

Tygo Gernandt responds to the dismissal of Flikken Maastricht: 'It was simply stupid' Tygo Gernandt has responded on Instagram to rumors about his dismissal from Flikken Maastricht in 2023, after accusations of verbal intimidation, physical violence and assault. An independent investigation confirmed his version.
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nu.nl • 3 d

Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director David Lynch (78) has died

cineuropa.org • 4 d

The Nordic Film Market reveals its selection

cineuropa.org • 4 d

Berlinale Shorts invites us to “be in this world”

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