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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 3d

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival’s PÖFF Shorts has set the lineup for its 2025 competition, unveiling 117 titles across five sections.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 6d

Iconic director Spike Lee will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 7d

The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival has locked the lineup for its Debut Feature Competition, setting 13 titles from emerging filmmakers around the world.

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(Photo: “A Safe Place,” directed by Cecilia Ştefănescu)

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 7d

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out its 2025 Student Academy Awards on Thursday night at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, recognizing emerging filmmakers from colleges and universities around the world.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 7d

‘With Hasan in Gaza’ is een roadmovie door verdwenen land: Recensie

Kamal Aljafari’s herontdekte materiaal uit 2001 vormt een roadmovie door verdwenen land. Wat ooit een bescheiden reisverslag was, is veranderd in bewijs.

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Kamal Aljafari’s ‘With Hasan in Gaza’ is een roadmovie door verdwenen land: Recensie - Reporters Online

Kamal Aljafari’s herontdekte materiaal uit 2001 vormt een roadmovie door verdwenen land. Wat ooit een bescheiden reisverslag was, is veranderd in bewijs.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 10d

Mike van Diem’s ‘Voor de Meisjes,’ Morgan Knibbe’s ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ Dominate Netherlands Film Festival Awards (Full Winners List)

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(Photo: ‘Voor de Meisjes’ by Mike van Diem)

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 11d

Gus Van Sant Tribute, Mona Fastvold’s ‘The Testament of Ann Lee,’ Italian Drama ‘Primavera’ by Damiano Michieletto Join Chicago International Film Festival Lineup

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 14d

The Netherlands Film Festival handed out its Debut Competition and Student Competition prizes Monday night during the Talent Awards Ceremony at Stadsschouwburg Utrecht.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 15d

Alauda Ruiz de Azúa’s “Los domingos” (“Sundays”), a Spain–France co-production, took home the Golden Shell at the 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival, which wrapped Saturday night at the Kursaal.

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A scene from “Los domingos” (“Sundays”), directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, winner of the Golden Shell at 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival.

1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 17d

The 73rd San Sebastian Festival handed out prizes this week for the third edition of the Eusko Label micro short film competition, with “Hatsa” by Josu Ozaita Azpiroz winning the top award and “Gatz Harana” by Saioa Miguel taking second place.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 17d

In “Writing Hawa,” Afghan journalist-turned-filmmaker Najiba Noori weaves a portrait of Afghan female resilience that is stirring, symbolic, and carefully curated.

Now showing in Dutch cinemas.

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‘Writing Hawa’ Review: A Portrait of Afghan Female Resilience...

‘Writing Hawa’ Review: Najiba Noori presents a handwoven portrait of Afghan women that is both poignant and carefully curated.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 18d

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has rolled out the first wave of competition titles for its 38th edition, running Nov. 13–23 in the Dutch capital.

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IDFA 2025 Competition for Short Documentary Lineup Revealed

( 1Take News ) – The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has rolled out the first wave of competition titles for its 38th edition, running Nov. 13–23 in the Dutch capital. The ann...

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 21d

The 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival has named the winners of its second annual Loterías Award, a short film competition dedicated to social issues and organized in partnership with Sociedad Estatal Loterías y Apuestas del Estado (SELAE).

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San Sebastian Festival Names Winners of Second Loterías Award

( 1Take ) – The 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival has named the winners of its second annual Loterías Award.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 24d

Chicago International Film Festival Sets 2025 Lineup.
Running Oct. 15–26 across venues citywide, the lineup includes Kevin Shaw’s “One Golden Summer” as opener, David Freyne’s “Eternity” as closer, and Brendan Fraser in Centerpiece “Rental Family.”

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Chicago International Film Festival Sets 61st Edition Lineup

( 1Take ) – The Chicago International Film Festival announces its 61st edition lineup, featuring premieres and screenings across city venues Oct. 15–26.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 26d

Eight films screening across the official sections of the 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival will compete for the Euskadi Basque Country 2030 Agenda Award.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 27d

Rapper, singer and director Yousef Gnaoui, better known as Sef, will receive the Fullscreen x XITE Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Netherlands Film Festival.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 28d

The 68th edition of DOK Leipzig will open Oct. 27 with the international premiere of Claire Simon’s “Writing Life: Annie Ernaux Through the Eyes of High School Students.”

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · 29d

Ukrainian filmmaker Valentyn Vasyanovych has won the Toronto International Film Festival’s Platform Award for his latest feature, “To the Victory!”

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · Sep 13

Afghan filmmaker Najiba Noori attended the first public screening of her debut feature documentary “Writing Hawa” on Sept. 8 at Rialto De Pijp in Amsterdam, where she watched the film alongside local audiences ahead of its nationwide release on Sept. 11.

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Director Najiba Noori on ‘Writing Hawa’

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Chicago International Film Festival has unveiled the slate of films set to compete at its 61st edition, running Oct. 15–26.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · Sep 10

Netherlands Film Festival Names 2025 Debut and Student Competition Nominees

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Giornate degli Autori handed out its prizes on Friday, capping its 22nd edition with wins for “Inside Amir,” “Bearcave” and two audience favorites for “Memory” and “A Sad and Beautiful World” that split the People’s Choice award.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · Sep 4

San Sebastian Film Festival’s 2025 Klasikoak Section to Showcase Restorations of Kubrick’s ‘Barry Lyndon,’ Borau’s ‘Furtivos’ and Fons’ ‘Midaq Alley’ Alongside Works by de Oliveira, Giménez-Rico and Morita.

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · Sep 3

‘One Golden Summer,’ Kevin Shaw’s Jackie Robinson West Little League Documentary, to Launch 2025 Chicago International Film Festival

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1Take News @1takenews.bsky.social · Sep 3

Walter Salles’ ‘I’m Still Here’ Takes FIPRESCI Grand Prix 2025 Ahead of San Sebastian Festival.

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