Now playing Next Culture news Oscars 2022: Whirlwind doc portrays 'First Wave' of COVID-19 crisis Emmy-winning Matthew Heineman spent the first three months of the pandemic in one of New York City's most overstretched hospitals. His tale of resilience and despair is now in contention for the biggest accolade in film. 24/01/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Wuhan documentary following volunteers during 2020 COVID pandemic 'Wuhan, I Am Here', a documentary directed by Lan Bo, follows local volunteers helping non-COVID patients, during the early 2020 lockdown in Wuhan 24/01/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Jules et Jim: Iconic French New Wave Cinema smash is 60 years old Does nostalgia for the ideas of youthful creativity, sexual freedom and societal revolution lurk behind the continued reverence for French New Wave films? 23/01/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Hardy Krüger, German actor featured in 'A Bridge too Far', dies at 93 Krüger starred in the 1957 British movie “The One That Got Away” about a captured German fighter pilot who stages a series of daring attempts to escape the Allies. 20/01/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Here are the films in fighting to frighten festival-goers at Gérardmer Europe's annual celebration of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy is back with a bite this year. Here are the films shortlisted for the Grand Prize. 14/01/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Berlin International Film Festival to go ahead in-person The festival will go ahead without its usual parties and receptions – though attendees should expect mask mandates and a reduced capacity. 13/01/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Famed film auteur Peter Bogdanovich dead at 82 Bogdanovich, famous for his 1970s black-and-white classics, inspired a new generation of filmmakers, from Wes Anderson to Noah Baumbach. 06/01/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Don't Look Up: Adam McKay claims 'editing error' was intentional Select frames in the director's first foray into Netflix filmmaking caught the attention of some eagle-eyed fans, who noticed one key detail that didn't belong in the film. 30/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news 'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallée dead at 58 Vallée was well known for his improvisational style and giving the actors the space to play freely and improvise across scenes. 27/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Rome's Cinecittà Studios hopes for a new golden age of cinema Once the stomping ground of Italy's greatest directors and actors, from Federico Fellini to Sophia Loren, Rome's renowned Cinecitta film studios are planning a much-needed makeover for a new era. 20/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Golden Globes announces nominees after year plagued by controversy The Hollywood Foreign Press Association are pressing on with their 2022 awards, despite criticisms on a lack of diversity and unethical selection practices that they claim to have addressed. 14/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news 'After Love' comes out tops at the British Independent Film Awards Aleem Khan took to the stage for his Best Director win, announcing that "not in my wildest dreams did I think this would be happening tonight." 06/12/2021
Now playing Next Money Could the Klapcoin cryptocurrency help save French cinema? "It is about involving the public and making them earn money in a different way. The cinema needs new ideas," said Sarah Lelouch. 01/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Oscar-tipped generational trauma in Almodovar's 'Parallel Mothers' The esteemed Spanish director's latest film received considerable buzz at Venice Film Festival earlier this year, and has even been acquired by Netflix internationally. 26/11/2021
Now playing Next Art France’s Culture Pass: Who is eligible and what can you buy with it? Young people across France are being offered the chance to access concerts, museums, and books for free as part of President Macron's new plan. 15/11/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Duran Duran become latest major music act with a biopic in the works Please, please tell me now, is there something I should know? Yes, Duran Duran are making it to the big screen! 29/10/2021
Now playing Next Culture news 'Heaven Mice Belong in Heaven' sees European animators join forces Several European producers did not believe the co-producers would be able to make the film in Stop Motion with more than 50 characters and about 30 sets. 27/10/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Search for spice continues: Dune sequel officially lands in two years The long-awaited sci-fi epic's second instalment will hit cinemas in October 2023. 27/10/2021
Now playing Next Culture news That's a wrap for the 5th edition of El Gouna Film Festival The festival ended with 'Feathers' and 'The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic' nabbing the top prizes. 26/10/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Russian film director who shot space movie sets sights on Mars After spending 12 days in space shooting scenes for a film called "The Challenge," Russian director Klim Shipenko is looking further afield. 19/10/2021