François Truffaut

Catherine Deneuve to receive Golden Lion for lifetime achievement

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Iconic French actress Catherine Deneuve has been awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 79th Venice International Film Festival (August 31 – September 10, 2022). The decision was made by the board of the Biennale di Venezia, which embraced the proposal of the Festival’s Director, Alberto Barbera. Catherine Deneuve, in accepting, said, “It is a joy to receive this prestigious award at the Venice Festival, … Read more

BFI announces François Truffaut season in 2022

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The BFI has announced a new celebration of one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation, film critic-turned-director, François Truffaut (1932 – 1984), taking place across the UK from January – February 2022. This major retrospective will include BFI Distribution re-releases of The 400 Blows (1959) and Jules et Jim (1962), a two-month season at BFI Southbank, a collection of films … Read more

New season at HOME celebrates the art of filmmaking on screen

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A new film season at HOME will celebrate the act of making films, from the power struggles and self-doubt via dark secrets and chaos to artistic triumph. The Reverse Gaze: Filmmaking on Screen will feature 13 titles from directors including Wim Wenders, Atom Egoyan, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Powell and Eleanor Coppola. Jason Wood, HOME’s … Read more