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In spreading his message of lives often lived in shades of grey — not just good vs. bad — the American filmmaker Ari Aster enlists a quartet of actors who are redefining cinema as we know it.

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Must-Watch: Ari Aster's 'Eddington' is a Western farce with a message, a very strong message — E. Nina Rothe

In spreading his message of lives often lived in shades of grey — not just good vs. bad — the American filmmaker enlists a quartet of actors who are redefining cinema as we know it.

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August 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM

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More goodness from the Doha Film Institute at this year's Venice International Film Festival.

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Doha Film Institute Venice-bound films include the stunning 'Cotton Queen' by Suzannah Mirghani and Kaouther Ben Hania's Competition title 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' — E. Nina Rothe

Other titles supported by the respected Qatari cinematic organization include Jihan K’s personal doc on the disappearance of her father during the Qaddafi regime, Cyril Aris’ ‘A Sad and Beautiful Worl...

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August 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM

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The London Spanish Film Festival is coming to Old Foggy in September. Not to be missed! And yours truly will be part of this year's Competition Jury. www.eninarothe.com/the-diaries/...

The London Spanish Film Festival is coming in September, ¡Olé! — E. Nina Rothe

With a selection that boasts cinema from Spain, but also co-productions with France, Portugal, Argentina and Italy, this year’s program looks phenomenal. And yours truly is going to be on their Competition Jury for 2025, choosing with my esteemed colleagues our favorites, out of a stellar lineup.

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August 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM

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Let's make some noise and get this stunning film, an animated masterpiece, into US theaters. Because cinema changes and shouldn't that change be for the better?

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'The Most Precious of Cargoes' is the most beautiful film you haven't been able to watch. Yet. — E. Nina Rothe

If I have anything to do with it, Oscar-winning director Michel Hazanavicius’ animated masterpiece will soon come to US cinemas so that you too can experience this gem in all its actuality, poignancy ...

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August 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM

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It's a woman's world on the Lido this year. And I've written about seven titles that are getting me excited about the Venice Film Festival this year. www.eninarothe.com/the-diaries/...

The golden girls of the Lido: Seven women-helmed films to watch at the 82nd Venice Film Festival — E. Nina Rothe

From the MENA to the USA, there are not many titles directed by women at the festival. But what is programmed is simply the best.

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July 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM

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Justin Schein's 'Death & Taxes' reexamines the American Dream, all the while painting a bold family portrait — E. Nina Rothe

And this documentary proves one to be watched, if you find yourself in NYC starting July 18th and LA from July 25th.

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July 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM

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Justin Schein's 'Death & Taxes' reexamines the American Dream, all the while painting a bold family portrait www.eninarothe.com/movies/2025/...

Justin Schein's 'Death & Taxes' reexamines the American Dream, all the while painting a bold family portrait — E. Nina Rothe

And this documentary proves one to be watched, if you find yourself in NYC starting July 18th and LA from July 25th.

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July 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM

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The new #supermanmovie reviewed, in 200 words.

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July 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM

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Why Sorrentino's latest, which will open this year's Venice International Film Festival, holds special meaning for me.
#LaGrazia #VeniceFilmFestival

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Paolo Sorrentino's 'La Grazia' (Grace) will open this year's Venice Film Fest — E. Nina Rothe

And I’ll tell you why I’m excited, plus reveal a bit of the story and where it will take place.

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July 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM

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I discovered Saint Damian at this year's @raindance.org and the film will probably never, ever leave my thoughts again. Its protagonist is torn between being a devil and a god and aspires to be a rapper, and that's just one perfect cinematic character for a doc!

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'Saint Damian' Raindance Review: It's a big, bad world out there — E. Nina Rothe

It is rare to encounter a film that is so utterly honest and true to its subject, no matter how difficult a tale that is to tell. Gregorio Sassoli and Alejandro Cifuentes, the duo behind the documenta...

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July 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM

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Have you been by The Culture Influential?

Part 2 of my #Qumra Podcast is now ready for download and it explains what goes on at the annual industry meetup organized by the Doha Film Institute. Worth a listen.

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June 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM

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If ever there was a reason to pick up pen and paper again, this would be it. Wes Anderson x Montblanc = Let's Write!

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"Let's Write": Wes Anderson x Montblanc unveil new collaboration and film — E. Nina Rothe

Featuring a cast of frequent Wes Anderson collaborators including Rupert Friend, Michael Cera and Waris Ahluwalia, the short cements the collaboration between the wondrous filmmaker and the German bra...

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June 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM

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This year's @raindance.org promises to be an affair to remember.

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Raindance to kick off in London with the world premiere of 'Heavyweight' featuring Jason Isaacs — E. Nina Rothe

The 33rd edition of the UK’s leading indie film festival will run from 18 – 27 June at host cinema Vue Piccadilly and will close with the international premiere of Camilla Guttner’s art school drama ‘...

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June 15, 2025 at 9:24 AM

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The 1972 Egyptian classic enjoys a gorgeous, brand new restoration also thanks to the Red Sea Film Foundation, allowing younger audiences to discover its magic and its message, while bestowing on those revisiting the film an eerie sense of “what could have been?”

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Holding up a mirror to a time of possibilities: 'Watch Out for Zouzou' opens this year's SAFAR film festival in London — E. Nina Rothe

The 1972 Egyptian classic enjoys a gorgeous, brand new restoration, allowing younger audiences to discover its magic and its message, while bestowing on those revisiting the film an eerie sense of “wh...

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June 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM

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Le Male turns 30 & to celebrate the iconic fragrance's birthday Jean Paul Gaultier has put on a show

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Palestinian crooner Bashar Murad is featured in “Et Gaultier créa l’homme – Le Male : Passé, Présent, Futur”, hosted at the Jean Paul Gaultier Maison in Paris — E. Nina Rothe

The Palestinian singer’s self-directed video of the song ‘Maskhara’will be on display at the immersive sensory exhibition from Thursday, June 12 to Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 325 Rue Saint‑Martin, 75003...

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June 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM

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Five reasons to love HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, now in UK cinemas www.eninarothe.com/movies/2025/...

Five reasons to love the new 'How to Train Your Dragon' — E. Nina Rothe

I’ll give you five reasons to watch the upcoming live action adaptation of the beloved 2010 animated film, which will open in US theaters on June 13th.

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June 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM

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A feminine case for THE BLUE TRAIL by Gabriel Mascaro. Should the film be #Brazil's Oscar Submission?

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A [feminine] case for 'The Blue Trail' by Gabriel Mascaro — E. Nina Rothe

While another Cannes title may be a heavy contender for Brazil’s submission to the Best International Feature Film category for the Oscars this year, I would argue that the reason the previous Brazili...

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June 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM

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Sephardic cultures is wondrously wide-reaching. Now a festival will celebrate it all in NYC.

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The 27th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival brings together film, food & culture — E. Nina Rothe

The American Sephardi Federation is also debuting Festival Sefarad NYC, a special monthlong celebration dedicated to the community and featuring a variety of events with something for everyone—from mu...

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May 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM

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Coining a new term, in what could be called the genre of ‘Travesti-Western’, the Chilean filmmaker pays homage to the men, and women of his past... The winner of this year's Un Certain Regard Prize in #Cannes

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'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo' and how Diego Céspedes created a Cannes winning masterpiece — E. Nina Rothe

Coining a new term, in what could be called a ‘Travesti-Western’, the Chilean filmmaker pays homage to the men, and women of his past. And in the process, manages a triumphant film about a child growi...

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May 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM

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There might have been a gag order on political matters in #Cannes this year, but #Palestine rose to the top anyway.

Here are a few highlights.

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