Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to prison in absentia
Iranian director Jafar Panahi, fresh from winning Gotham Awards, is sentenced to a year in prison for 'propaganda'. He intends to return to Iran to serve the term. Read the full story.
Iranian director Jafar Panahi, fresh from winning Gotham Awards, is sentenced to a year in prison for 'propaganda'. He intends to return to Iran to serve the term. Read the full story.
Iranian authorities have sentenced acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi to prison. Explore the details of his case and the international outcry it has provoked.
Award-winning British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, famed for her comic debut 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian', has died at 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary star.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Peter Watkins, the revolutionary British director whose groundbreaking films like 'Culloden' and 'The War Game' challenged the BBC and redefined documentary filmmaking.
Remembering the groundbreaking director whose radical documentary style challenged mainstream cinema and redefined historical storytelling
Acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton shares surprising childhood memories of growing up near Bognor Regis, England, before his family's move to America shaped his iconic cinematic style.
The reclusive filmmaking legend David Lynch emerges from his creative sanctuary for a surprise Los Angeles outing, sparking excitement among fans of his iconic work including Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive.
Film icon Terry Gilliam invites Guardian readers to submit their burning questions in an exclusive Q&A about his extraordinary career, from Monty Python to his latest cinematic ventures.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs reveal the celebrated British director at work on what would become his poignant farewell to cinema.
Alina Sarnatska, a Ukrainian combat medic who served on the front lines, brings her harrowing wartime experiences to the London stage in a groundbreaking new play that's captivating audiences.
Acclaimed filmmaker Nancy Meyers celebrates Diane Keaton's extraordinary career and their 50-year friendship in a moving Instagram tribute that highlights Keaton's unique talent and timeless style.
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Mark Saunders, the pioneering British film director whose innovative storytelling and visual mastery left an indelible mark on cinema.
Remembering the pioneering British documentary filmmaker whose intimate portraits of family life revolutionised observational cinema and inspired generations of filmmakers.
Acclaimed filmmaker Laura Poitras and Pulitzer-winning journalist Seymour Hersh join forces to reveal explosive government secrets in their groundbreaking documentary 'Cover-Up', now captivating audiences and critics alike.
Avant-garde visionary Ken Jacobs, whose radical experiments reshaped American filmmaking and inspired generations of artists, has passed away at 92, leaving behind a transformative legacy.
Discover how a Glasgow filmmaker turned a forgotten double-decker bus into a cinematic masterpiece that's taking the internet by storm and sparking Hollywood interest.
Exclusive: The powerful documentary about missing British teenager Jay Slater gains Oscar momentum as his family shares emotional insights in Tenerife search.
The filmmaker's debut novel, a philosophical tale of a man's search for meaning, receives a mixed reception from critics who question its literary merits.
In a rare and remarkably frank interview, legendary filmmaker Woody Allen opens up about his waning passion for cinema, his contentment with retirement, and his surprising new creative outlet.
Visionary filmmaker David Lynch has put his sprawling, seven-structure Los Angeles compound on the market for $15 million, offering a rare glimpse into the private creative world of the 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive' director.
Exclusive: British film director and Monty Python collaborator faces immigration battle as Home Office rejects his Thai wife's visa application, separating the couple.
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to fast-track asylum for Ukrainians escaping forced conscription, criticising the UK's current response as a 'betrayal' of its commitments.
The devastated family of a young Ukrainian refugee has paid tribute after he was stabbed to death in a quiet Plymouth neighbourhood. The 19-year-old had fled the war in Ukraine for safety in the UK.
A 31-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, is found murdered in a Lincolnshire village. A 47-year-old British man has been charged as the community and the nation are left in shock by this devastating crime.
The father of a Ukrainian refugee, tragically stabbed to death on an Amtrak train in North Carolina, has been laid to rest in a sombre ceremony. The family's story is one of escape from war to an unimaginable tragedy in America.
Dynamo Kyiv faces supporter revolt after signing Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Svatok, who previously shared content from a notorious Russian propagandist. Fans launch petition demanding immediate contract cancellation.
The remarkable journey of Eugene Korolev, a London chef who traded his apron for body armour to defend his Ukrainian homeland. A powerful story of identity, sacrifice, and the brutal reality of war.
A 41-year-old Ukrainian woman, Iryna Zarutska, has been fatally stabbed at a pizzeria in Hounslow, West London, in a suspected domestic violence incident. A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder as police continue their investigation.
Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian national and Trump supporter, faces charges for the brutal stabbing of a man in his North Carolina home. The case involves international intrigue and a minor child found at the scene.
In a high-risk covert operation, Ukrainian special forces evacuated over 200 wounded troops from a frontline hospital moments before Russian capture. The Independent reports on the heroic rescue.