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Nouvelle Vague — Agnès Varda as a Pioneer of Feminism
After the second world war, the liberation of France led to the need — both as a collective and as an individual — being able to express oneself freely in the context of art and creation. Thus, the discussion about film and its discourse coming with that was of immense…
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Indie Documentary Plays Role in EU’s efforts to Reduce Food Waste
In 2023, the European Union is expected to waste over 58 million tonnes of food, costing an approximate 132 billion euros. These staggering numbers seem even more unbelievable when you consider that over 37 million people struggle to afford quality meals. Source: European Commission’s Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy To tackle…
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Unapologetic sexuality in independent films, a conversation with – The Trace of your Lips – Director and Co-Writer Julián Hernández.
Picture this: Covid-related issues at the very beginning of 2020, the struggles of finding love during a world pandemic, beautifully shot frames in this colorful and diverse place: Mexico City. “THE TRACE OF YOUR LIPS” had it all for an intriguing and captivating film and believe me when I say…
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Our Favourite Animation Festivals in Europe
Cinema is not just cigarettes in the bed, Timothée Chalamet’s irresistible charisma, or poetic, yet sometimes incomprehensible dialogues. Cinema is much more than that! If you grew tired of fiction and are craving for colors and deep involvement, then animated films are just for you. We at ÉCU love and…
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THE CROWN: ACCURACY AND IMPACT ON POP CULTURE
Produced by Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television, the first season of The Crown came out in November 2016 on Netflix. It starts with Queen Elizabeth II’s marriage with Prince Philipp (actor Matt Smith), Duke of Edinburgh, and it deals with the first decades of the second Elizabethan age. The…
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Are Environmental Films Making a Difference?
According to The Guardian, 2023 is on track to be the hottest year ever recorded. Various countries have documented their hottest record temperatures, causing events such as the death of a Taylor Swift concert goer in Brazil. Our world is continuing down a path of destruction. Highlighting some of the…
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The Production Design behind Anatomy of a Fall
In Justine Triet’s Palme d’Or winning courtroom drama Anatomy of a Fall (2023), Sandra Hüller plays Sandra, a German novelist accused of murdering her French husband, Samuel, after he is found dead on the ground outside their Alpine home. It is clear that he fell from the top window of…
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THE BEST AND THE WORST IN PARIS FASHION WEEK 2023/2024
THE BEST AND THE WORST IN PARIS FASHION WEEK 2023/2024 The fashion industry is strictly linked to the cinema world, each season many actors and actresses are asked to wear new garments for important brands, becoming the best advertisement for luxury marks. This article is not a list of the actors…
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Industry Leaders Create Inclusion through Caricatures; Glamorizing the Exploitation of Diversity
A lot can be achieved within the span of a movie’s length, but the fathom of questioning representation through movements including Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and Time’s Up amongst the fear of cancel culture means it seems like entertainment is no longer prioritized as Hollywood’s main achievement. As far as…
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In Conversation with Philippe Weibel: The Art of Love (2022) and the Contemporary Disconnect
Source: The Art of Love Project “The fiercest competitor of love is fear,” says Philippe Weibel. “I think that nowadays a lot of people are afraid of getting hurt and… many of us have become so focussed on our careers that it’s almost a pain to get to know new…
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