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The Mother of All Lies review – pursuing the truth of Morocco’s brutal dictatorship years

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Asmae El Moudir employs a delicate mix of handmade replicas and oral testimony to brilliantly evoke personal and collective trauma Between those who refuse to remember and those who struggle to forget, a tumultuous clash of minds occupies the centre of Asmae El Moudir’s inventive documentary, a prize-winner at last year’s Cannes film festival. Through a constellation of clay figurines and dollhouse-style miniature sets, most of which were constructed by El Moudir’s father, the director recreates her oppressive childhood in the Sebata district of Casablanca. Under the watchful eyes of her domineering grandmother Zahra, all personal photos are banished from the house, save for a picture of King Hassan II. The delicate mix of handmade replicas and oral testimony brilliantly evokes the personal and collective trauma that stem from Morocco’s “Years of Lead” – a period of state brutality under Hassan II’s dictatorial rule. Lingering on the nimble fingers of El Moudir’s father as he puts t
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Salman Khan Gunshot Firing: Mumbai Police arrest two suspects from Gujarat’s Bhuj 

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The Mumbai Crime Branch has apprehended two individuals allegedly involved in the Sunday morning firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's Bandra West residence. Confirming the arrests, Mumbai Police officials revealed that the accused were apprehended late Monday night in Bhuj, Gujarat.  "Both the accused, who fled Mumbai after the firing, have been arrested from Gujarat's Bhuj," the officials told to ANI. The accused will be brought back to Mumbai for further investigation.  The incident, which unfolded early Sunday morning, witnessed two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants open fire outside Galaxy Apartments, Salman Khan's residence. The assailants fled the scene after discharging a total of four rounds. One live cartridge was recovered from the site.  The incident sparked immediate action from law enforcement agencies, with the Mumbai Crime Branch initiating an investigation. Preliminary investigation suggests a well-planned attack, as the suspects w
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In Short, Europe: Best of Best review – heady celebration of European short film-making

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This year’s edition of the festival, Best of Best, will show a collection of 28 award-winning short films across five strands offering dystopian visions and ideological bite With the EU recently passing the world’s first artificial intelligence law, this year’s trawl of European shorts from cultural organisation Eunic London doesn’t miss a trick by dwelling on matters algorithmic in much of its first section, Smile You’re on Camera – most prominently the ongoing wrangle between tech and labour in the workplace. It’s the one overtly topical strand alongside four others (Hard Decisions; People on the Precipice; Psychodrama; and the kids’ animation section Why’s the Sky Blue?) that stick to the more abstract themes into which Eunic typically packages up Europe’s film-making grassroots. The longest work here, the 23-minute I’m Not a Robot, by the Netherlands’ Victoria Warmerdam, doesn’t quite live up to a canny premise: the music-company worker whose inability to pass a Captcha test mean
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Salman Khan Gunshots Firing: Suspects believed to be affiliated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi: Report

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In a startling incident early Sunday morning, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence at Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai became the scene of a security breach. Two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle fired multiple rounds outside the actor's home, triggering concern and swift action from authorities. No injuries were reported as the bullets were fired into the air. However, the gravity of the situation prompted immediate action from Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who assured Khan of heightened security measures. The Mumbai Police swiftly launched an investigation into the incident, registering an FIR under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code and 3(25) section of the Arms Act. According to a report in NDTV, sources have revealed that two gunmen are reportedly affiliated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang. Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, claimed responsibility in an online post, describing the attack as a "preview" and issuing a warnin
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Life without Bruce and Brandon: Shannon Lee on losing her superstar father and brother

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How do you survive when the two most important men in your life die at a tragically young age? The daughter of martial arts hero, Bruce Lee, describes what kept her going – and how she is preserving the family legacy Shannon Lee is cheerfully recounting the time she went to a darkness retreat in Oregon. For four days, she stayed in an underground cabin in the woods, so dark she couldn’t see her own hands. Most people would find this terrifying. But for Lee, it was liberating, she says. “All you have are your thoughts and feelings, and they start to bubble up. So you get to look at a lot of things and it can be uncomfortable. I came out very energised.” The 54-year-old daughter of Hong Kong American martial arts icon Bruce Lee has always been a reflective soul. Her father’s death, when she was four and he was 32, and then the death 20 years later of her older brother, Brandon, aged 28, have made her that way. Talking over a video call from her office in Los Angeles, she describes hers
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Salman Khan gets phone call from Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after gunshots fired at Mumbai residence: “We have instructed the Mumbai Police to thoroughly investigate the matter”

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan found himself at the center of a security breach when two unidentified assailants fired shots outside his residence Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai. The incident, which took place early Sunday morning, prompted swift action from Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who reached out to the actor to assure him of heightened security measures. Following a discussion with Mumbai Police Commissioner, it was unanimously agreed to bolster Salman Khan's security detail in response to the alarming incident. Chief Minister Shinde, addressing the media, condemned the attack as "unfortunate" and pledged that the perpetrators would be apprehended and face the full force of the law. “The government stands firmly behind Salman Khan and his family during this troubling time,” Shinde affirmed, as reported by India Today. “We have instructed the Mumbai Police to thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure the safety of the actor and his loved ones.” CCTV
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Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff starrer follows the ‘Buy One Get One Free’ trend

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Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, two names that are associated with Bollywood action, have joined hands for a high-octane drama which released in theatres last week. On the occasion of Eid, as the duo along with Ali Abbas Zafar, promise to take action lovers on an adventure ride, now it seems one of the riders can tag along for free! Well, reports suggest that Bade Miyan Chote Miyan has decided to follow the ‘Buy One Get One Free’ trend. It is being said that people can now buy tickets for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in a buy-one-get-one-free offer. While Bade Miyan Chote Miyan has been garnering love from people, especially the quintessential Bollywood action lovers, it also received thumbs up from many Bollywood insiders. The film is an adrenaline-pumping action drama, featuring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in the role of court-marshalled officers who are dragged into a conspiracy that involves human cloning. Apart from them, their team of investigative officers include Captain Misha play
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Salman Khan receives another major threat as bikers fire gunshots at his Mumbai residence

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Salman Khan, who stays in Bandra, with his parents and family, received another major threat on April 14 as gunshots were fired at his residence on Sunday morning. The police is currently investigating the matter after onlookers revealed that two unidentified bikers were seen firing shots at his residence in Galaxy apartment in Bandra. For the unversed, ever since the past two years, the threats against the actor have seen an increase with Khan even demanding for permission to hold personal weapon for self-defense. Reports suggest that a bullet was also fired on the first floor where Salman Khan resides in his humble one BHK apartment. Videos from the news portal ANI have found its way on social media where the Mumbai Crime Branch team along with forensics team are seen investigating the bullets and bullet marks. This is not the first time where Khan has been directly attacked. Last year, his father Salim Khan too received death threats where unidentified letters were left on the benc
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Mr. and Mrs. Mahi makers unveil release date; Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao starrer to release in May

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Mr. and Mrs. Mahi, which is said to be a sports drama revolving around cricket, has finally received a release date. While audiences are eagerly waiting to see the duo of Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, who previously featured in a horror comedy, in a rather different avatar this time, the makers have locked a release date for the film, which is May 31. With the latest announcement, Rajkummar Rao, who is already gearing up for the release of another film Srikanth: Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne in the same month, will have another release to look forward in May. Speaking of the film, there were many dates which were reported last year including the one announced by Karan Johar wherein it was revealed that the makers are aiming at an April release. However, on April 13, the makers decided to unveil this release date on social media. Speaking of Mr. and Mrs. Mahi, the film marks Janhvi’s first sports film and it is being said that the actress will be essaying the role of a crickete
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Janhvi Kapoor starrer Ulajh to release on July 5, claim reports

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Janhvi Kapoor took her fans by surprise when she announced her association with Ulajh, a unique political thriller featuring her as a protagonist amidst a male-dominated ensemble cast of Gulshan Devaiah, Roshan Mathews, Meiyang Chang, among others. While it was reported that the actress and the team has wrapped up the shooting of this highly-awaited Sudhanshu Suria directorial, now reports have it that the makers have locked a release date for the film in July this year. According to a Pinkvilla report, the film is expected to be in the post-production stage currently and the makers are aiming at releasing it on July 5, with an official announcement expected to be underway. The source was quoted in the portal saying, “With the post-production work nearing its completion, the team of Junglee Pictures are targeting to bring their political thriller on July 5, 2024 and an official announcement is around the corner.” While we wonder if this will mark the next release of Kapoor after Bawaa
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‘The new DiCaprio’: how Leo Woodall became one of UK’s hottest exports

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One Day actor who has been cast in next Bridget Jones film has an appeal that spans generations, say pop culture experts You’d probably never heard of him two years ago and now his blue eyes and floppy sandy hair are everywhere – from magazine covers to TikTok montages. Searches for Leo Woodall multiplied this week with the announcement that the actor has been cast in the fourth Bridget Jones film , Mad About the Boy, crowning a whirlwind few months for the man who has stolen hearts and become one of Britain’s hottest exports. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/JS0Tfn5 via IFTTT
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