Iranian Film Legend Bahram Beyzaie Dies Aged 86
Bahram Beyzaie, the towering figure of Iranian cinema and theatre, has died in California at 86. Explore the legacy of the director who redefined Persian myth and modern storytelling.
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Mum fumes over daughter's 'wife' role in nativity play
A mother is 'itching' to confront her child's school after her six-year-old was cast as 'the Innkeeper's wife'. The festive row has sparked a fierce debate online about casual sexism in education.
Kate Winslet: Crew Underpaid on My Directorial Debit
Kate Winslet exposes industry sexism, revealing crew on 'Goodbye June' took pay cuts due to budget struggles faced by female directors. Read her full account.
Amanda Brotchie, Director of Doctor Who, Dies from Cancer
The film and TV industry mourns the loss of acclaimed Australian writer-director Amanda Brotchie, who passed away from cancer. Her husband Adam Zwar leads heartfelt tributes.
Ukraine War Documentary 2000 Meters to Andriivka
Mstyslav Chernov's devastating film 2000 Meters to Andriivka captures the brutal reality of Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive. Discover the story behind this essential documentary.
Alana Hadid leaves Palestinian film company
Alana Hadid, sister to Gigi and Bella, steps down from Watermelon Pictures after a financial disagreement. Discover the details behind the split and the company's future.
Terry Gilliam celebrates 50 years in film
Monty Python legend and visionary director Terry Gilliam reflects on his half-century in cinema in a special Guardian Live event. Watch the full interview now.
Paranormal Activity Play Review: West End Horror
The Paranormal Activity stage play at London's Ambassadors Theatre delivers masterful horror, leaving audiences terrified and awestruck. Read our full review of the spine-chilling production.
Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead in Apparent Homicide
Hollywood is in shock after the death of legendary director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele, 68. We look back at his iconic career and the tragic circumstances.
Hollywood Feuds: When Actors and Directors Clash
From Spielberg's 'Tinkerhell' to Whedon's threats, explore 22 infamous on-set feuds between Hollywood's biggest stars and directors. Discover the real stories behind the silver screen.
Five-Hour D&D Play Initiative Transforms Theatre
Discover how Initiative, a groundbreaking five-hour play about Dungeons & Dragons, creates profound audience commitment through immersive storytelling at New York's Public Theatre.
Joel Edgerton on his silent Netflix role in Train Dreams
Joel Edgerton reveals how a director's note from Loving helped him tackle his near-silent role in Netflix's Train Dreams, while critiquing toxic masculinity. Discover his acting insights.
Terry Gilliam marks 50 years in film at Guardian Live
Cinema visionary Terry Gilliam reflected on his 50-year career, from Monty Python to Don Quixote, at a special Guardian Live event in London. Discover the highlights.
World Cup Play-Offs: Draw Date and Teams Confirmed
Sixteen European nations, including the Home Nations and Italy, discover their World Cup play-off fate this Thursday. Find out who they will face in the high-stakes knockout matches.
Nigeria vs DR Congo: World Cup Play-Off Final
Nigeria and DR Congo clash in a high-stakes CAF play-off final. The winner keeps their 2026 World Cup dream alive, advancing to the intercontinental play-offs. Follow the crucial match live.
Nigeria vs DR Congo: World Cup Play-off Final Details
Watch Nigeria battle DR Congo for a World Cup play-off spot live on FIFA+. Kick-off is 7pm GMT on Sunday 16 November. Don't miss this crucial clash!
Keeper Review: Effectively Eerie Horror in the Woods
Osgood Perkins' new horror film Keeper delivers a creepy, visually inventive nightmare with a killer lead performance from Tatiana Maslany. In cinemas 14 November.
Tarantino Backs Wife Daniella Pick at Film Premiere
Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino showed support for wife Daniella Pick at The Perfect Gamble premiere in Los Angeles. Discover their family life and Tarantino's future film plans.
Wallace Monument Inspires Frankenstein's Netflix Lab
Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how Guillermo del Toro transformed Stirling's historic monument into the iconic cliffside laboratory for his Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein
Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
Peter Watkins: Maverick filmmaker who changed documentaries dies
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.
The Serious Case for Children's Play: Why It Matters
New research reveals play is fundamental to children's wellbeing and development, yet it's increasingly undervalued in modern society. Experts demand serious policy changes.
Peter Watkins: Revolutionary Film-Maker's Legacy
Discover how Peter Watkins, the visionary director behind 'Culloden' and 'The War Game', challenged conventional film-making and faced censorship for his radical approach to documentary cinema.
Woody Allen to film new movie in Madrid this summer
Legendary filmmaker Woody Allen reveals plans for his next cinematic venture, set to be filmed entirely in Madrid this summer with a cast of French and Spanish actors.
Peter Watkins: Maverick filmmaker who redefined documentaries
Remembering the groundbreaking director whose radical documentary style challenged mainstream cinema and redefined historical storytelling
Tarantino confirms acting return for final film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino confirms he'll return to acting in his upcoming final movie, breaking his 25-year on-screen hiatus in what promises to be a cinematic farewell.
Tarantino to act in his final film 'The Movie Critic'
Oscar-winning director Quentin Tarantino confirms he'll appear in his upcoming tenth and final film 'The Movie Critic', marking his first significant acting role in over two decades.
Coppola's Megalopolis divides Cannes critics
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited epic Megalopolis premiered at Cannes to wildly mixed reactions, with some viewers walking out while others gave standing ovations for the ambitious $120 million self-funded project.
This Little Earth: Haunting climate drama electrifies London
Jessica Norman's powerful new play at Arcola Theatre delivers a visceral exploration of environmental collapse and human resilience in our warming world.
Coppola sells watch collection after £120M film losses
Legendary Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola faces financial reckoning as he auctions his luxury watch collection to recover from staggering £120 million film losses. Exclusive details on the Hollywood icon's dramatic sale.
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