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Directors

Signal of the week · Directors · 56 stories, +28 vs last week

Directors: 56 stories in seven days, +28 on the week before.

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The Korea TimesKoreaCulture war targets films and dramas portraying Korea's path toward democratization Political pressure has recently mounted against films and TV dramas dealing with modern Korean history.

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The Korea TimesKoreaShin Min-a aims to show both regal, human side of Navier in 'The Remarried Empress' Actor Shin Min-a said Tuesday she tried to portray Empress Navier in the upcoming Disney+ series "The Remarried Empress" as a strong and unwavering character but also as a human being who finds new…

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The Guardian FilmUKCarrie at 50: Brian De Palma’s fiery masterpiece still has the power The Oscar-nominated 1976 adaptation of Stephen King’s high school horror remains heartbreaking and horrifying in equal measure Often when a pop culture figure, whether real or fictional or somewhere…

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Variety‘Elsinore,’ ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ and ‘Animol’ Lead British Independent Film Awards Nominations “Elsinore,” the acclaimed biographical drama that has already propelled its lead star Andrew Scott into the Oscars best actor race, has emerged as the film to beat at the 2026 British Independent…

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The Korea TimesKoreaBTS concerts in Taiwan, Indonesia to be screened at movie theaters in over 80 countries Two shows from K-pop supergroup BTS' upcoming tour in Taiwan and Jakarta will be livestreamed at movie theaters in more than 80 countries and regions, the group's agency said Tuesday.

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SoompiKoreaWatch: SEVENTEEN’s Dino Makes Falling In Love Look “AUTOMATIC” In New Performance Film SEVENTEEN’s Dino has released a new song! On November 3 at 6 p.m. KST, Dino released his new song “AUTOMATIC” along with a performance film.

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DeadlineBritish Independent Film Awards: ‘Elsinore’ Leads Nominations Simon Stone’s Elsinore, starring Andrew Scott, leads this year’s British Independent Film Awards nominations with 12 nods. Scroll down for the full list of winners.

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The Hollywood ReporterBritish Independent Film Awards: ‘Elsinore’ Leads Nominations With 12 Andrew Scott, Erin Doherty, Bella Ramsey and Juliette Binoche are among the big names nominated in performance categories at this year's BIFAs.

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SCMP FilmHong KongJackie Chan has directed his first Italian opera. Did the action star crush it? Can a global kung fu superstar famous for death-defying stunts and slapstick humour direct a grand Italian opera?

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Real SoundJapan“あきらめ症候群”に着想を得た社会派スリラー 『生存放棄 クワイエット・ライフ』12月公開 第81回ヴェネチア国際映画祭オリゾンティ部門に正式出品されインターフィルム賞を受賞した映画『Quiet Life(原題)』が、『生存放棄 クワイエット・ライフ』の邦題で12月11日より新宿シネマート、ヒューマントラストシネマ渋谷、アップリンク吉祥寺ほかで公開されることが決定した。

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VarietyTallinn Black Nights Festival: New Artistic Director Triin Tramberg on Making Sure That at 30 It Stays ‘Bold, Unpredictable Yet Accessible’ The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival – also known as PÖFF – marks a milestone this year as the festival celebrates its 30th anniversary and the first under the helm of artistic director Triin…

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The Guardian FilmUKManipulation review – preposterous Da Vinci Code-esque thriller like being trapped in a Ferrero Rocher ad Conspiracies and espionage abound as a secret society’s young initiate is sent to infiltrate the Catholic church for inexplicable reasons. Who knows what’s going on?

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