Donald Sutherland honored in France
June 11th, 2012 - 8:24 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Paris, June 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Thanks to the achievements of his acting career, the legendary Canadian Actor Donald Sutherland has been awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Commander of the ... Read more...
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Sarkozy congratulates ‘The Artist’ team
February 28th, 2012 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 28 (IANS) French President Nicolas Sarkozy has congratulated the team of black and white silent film "The Artist" for winning five Oscars."It is a tremendous success for ... Read more...
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For ‘Bumboo’ director, stars don’t matter
February 20th, 2012 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) His debut directorial "Bumboo" is the remake of French hit "L'Emmerduer", yet it is sans big Bollywood stars. Budget constraints notwithstanding, Jagdish Rajpurohit says he ... Read more...
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‘Our cinema is creating literature for India’
December 12th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Indian cinema today offers a lot to reflect upon and the cinematic content fills a gap in literature in modern society, says veejay-turned-actor Vinay ... Read more...
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Indian film festivals come of age (Comment)
October 21st, 2011 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
On the eve of the Mumbai Film Festival, filmmaker Shyam Benegal had confidently said this is the best festival India has seen so far. As the festival came to a close ... Read more...
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Film villains mirror socio-political scene: Rakeysh Mehra
September 26th, 2011 - 4:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Filmmaker and scriptwriter Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra of "Rang De Basanti" fame says the history of Indian cinema shows villains were the greatest mirrors of ... Read more...
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Mumbai Film Fest to have France as country focus
September 20th, 2011 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) The 13th Mumbai Film Festival, starting Oct 13, will focus on French films this year."This year the country focus will be France, so you will have ... Read more...
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Jaipur film fest to focus on French cinema
December 28th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The upcoming third edition of the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF), to be held Jan 27-30, will focus on French cinema and screen 140 films from across ... Read more...
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Mumbai to host third edition of French film festival
November 18th, 2010 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) The third edition Of Rendez-Vous With French Cinema In India is set to begin here Dec 4 and it will also pay tribute to late director-writer Alain Corneau.As ... Read more...
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France film director Claude Chabrol dies at 80
September 13th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 13 (ANI): One of France's best-known film directors, Claude Chabrol, who has made more than 50 films during his career, has died at the age of 80.Chabrol is best known ... Read more...
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‘Udaan’ - poignant celebration of spirit rebellious (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ****)
July 16th, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Satyen K. Bordoloi
Film: "Udaan"; Director: Vikramaditya Motwane; Cast: Rajat Barmecha, Ronit Roy, Aayan Boradia, Ram Kapoor; Rating: ****In 1959 in France, a teenage boy ran away from a juvenile home. That ... Read more...
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Jane Fonda returns to French cinema
July 9th, 2010 - 3:39 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 9 (IANS) Veteran actress Jane Fonda is returning to French film industry after 38 years.
Fonda, who was last seen in a film called "Jean-Luc Godard's Tout va bien" ... Read more...
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‘New Wave’ filmmaker Eric Rohmer dies at age 89
January 12th, 2010 - 3:31 am ICT by IANS
Paris, Jan 12 (DPA) Director Eric Rohmer, one of the giants of modern French cinema, has died at age 89, his production company Campagnie Eric Rohmer said Monday.
With other groundbreaking filmmakers, such ... Read more...
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Rohan Sippy Gets Abhishek Bachchan To Look Goan
December 15th, 2009 - 12:10 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
By Subhash K JhaAbhishek Bachchan, currently shooting in Goa for Ashutosh Gowariker's period film "Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan Se', is using his spare time to cruise the beaches and caves to ... Read more...
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Indian cinema is made for everyone: French actress Helene
December 13th, 2009 - 10:35 am ICT by IANS
By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) French actress Helene de Fougerolles, who was here for the French film festival, says she loves Indian movies as they cater to everyone unlike cinema in ... Read more...
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Dustin Hoffman honoured by French
February 28th, 2009 - 10:18 am ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
On Thursday Dustin Hoffman broke down in tears when he was awarded a top French state honour in tribute to his half-century acting career.'It's a great honour,' said the Hollywood veteran, star ... Read more...
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Gerard Depardieu says his son was a true poet and he died like a poet
January 19th, 2009 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 19 (ANI): Speaking for the first time about the loss of his eldest son, actor Gerard Depardieu has said that the 37-year-old was a ''true poet and he died ... Read more...
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Angelina Jolie eyes role in French movie
September 3rd, 2008 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 3 (ANI): Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie wants to star in a French movie.The Tomb Raider star said that she is keen to display her acting skills in the French ... Read more...
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Yash Chopra hopes to strengthen India-France ties through cinema
July 9th, 2008 - 10:43 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Well known Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra has expressed concern over the lack of cinematic exchanges between India and France and said he would try to improve this ... Read more...
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Yash Chopra bestowed highest French honour
July 6th, 2008 - 12:19 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) With posters of some of his blockbuster films like "Silsila", "Deewaar", "Lamhe" and "Dil To Pagal Hai" forming the backdrop, legendary Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra was conferred ... Read more...
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