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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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First look of Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh from Anurag Basu's Metro In Dino out, watch

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Excitement mounts as the first look of Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh from the sets of Anurag Basu's highly anticipated film Metro… In Dino has been leaked. Directed by the acclaimed maverick Anurag Basu, known for his masterful storytelling, Metro… In Dino is poised to be one of the most eagerly awaited films of 2024. The film is currently almost at the end of its shooting schedule and is slated for a November 29 release. A source revealed, “Ali and Fatima are being paired for the first time together. They have a great friendship both on and off sets. They have wrapped up two schedules together and will be shooting for another schedule soon in Mumbai.” The two actors have become great friends since the shoot began and share a great camaraderie on sets, which is evident in their on-screen chemistry. Inspired by Basu's previous hit Life in a... Metro, Metro… In Dino boasts an ensemble cast, including Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Konkana Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena
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‘Has this guy ever made a movie before?’ Francis Ford Coppola’s 40-year battle to film Megalopolis

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The director has spent half his life and $120m of his own money to make his sci-fi epic. Just days ahead of its debut in Cannes, some of his crew members are questioning his methods ‘My greatest fear is to make a really shitty, embarrassing, pompous film on an important subject, and I am doing it,” Francis Ford Coppola said in 1978. “I will tell you right straight from the most sincere depths of my heart, the film will not be good.” The film was Apocalypse Now, and it was good, and the rest is history. Part of that history has been Coppola’s reputation as an intrepid adventurer who was prepared to risk everything, to defy the studio suits, to go to the brink of ruin and madness, all for the sake of art. The making of Apocalypse Now cemented that legend – the epic scale, the jungle insanity, the heart attacks, the unbiddable weather and even less biddable actors – all of which was captured by his wife, Eleanor, in the 1991 documentary Hearts of Darkness. Coppola’s anti-establishment a
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George Clooney to make Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck

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The actor will play the lead in a stage adaptation of his Oscar-nominated journalism drama from 2005 George Clooney is set to make his Broadway debut in a stage adaptation of his 2005 journalism drama Good Night, and Good Luck. The actor’s sophomore feature as director will be transformed into a play set to premiere in spring 2025. Clooney, who played Fred W Friendly in the original, will now take on the role of Edward R Murrow. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/eaTBA1F via IFTTT
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Hanging around: how Planet of the Apes became Hollywood’s most resilient franchise

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The success of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes shows how, for almost 60 years, the series has managed to sustain audience interest By pure hot-streak longevity, the most impressive feat in Hollywood franchising is the Mission: Impossible series, which began in 1996 and may – may – finally wrap up next year, after eight entries and nearly 30 years without a single continuity reboot. But true to the fictional history of the Planet of the Apes series, it may be the apes who ultimately inherit this title from the petty, small-minded humans. The original Planet of the Apes came out in 1968 – and based on first weekend box office and positive reviews for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the latest installment of a rebooted series that began in 2011, the series will probably remain when the first movie reaches its 60th anniversary in just four years. This may be the most purely resilient series in Hollywood. Yes, when you factor in reboots, the James Bond series has been kicking around
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Vaychiletik review – beautifully-shot Mexican folk music study in the high arthouse style

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A tender film about the music of Mayan descendants is hampered by the alofty adherence to a documentary aesthetic where nothing is explained This film about a flute player and farmer named José Pérez López from Zinacantán in Chiapas, Mexico, teems with beautifully shot images of folks playing music, embroidering, participating in days-long community rituals, and tending their crops of flowers in polytunnels – pretty normal everyday stuff. It feels a little more elevated because it affords a glimpse into the life of descendants of the Mayans who practice ancestor worship and polytheistic beliefs but also have shrines with Catholic saints. The film’s website has a handy chunk of text about Bats’i son ta Sots’leb, the traditional music of Zinacantán, described in fascinating musicological detail. It’s a shame that kind of explanatory background can’t be found anywhere in the movie. In fact, the subtitles and dialogue never even give the names of the people we are observing for most o
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Alia Bhatt celebrates inspirational figures at Met Gala: From Kareena Kapoor to Taylor Swift

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Alia Bhatt, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, recently graced the prestigious Met Gala, marking another milestone in her flourishing career. Alia reflected on her journey in showbiz and the influential figures who have inspired her along the way. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar India, Alia paid tribute to Kate Winslet for her "incredible range and resilience," while expressing her admiration for Taylor Swift's ability to transform life experiences into heartfelt music. Reflecting on her choice of attire, Alia expressed, "When I thought of the dress code, ‘Garden of Time’, I felt it needed something timeless, and there’s nothing timeless than a saree.” In addition to her sartorial homage, Alia embraced her Indian heritage by warding off the evil eye in a traditional manner, applying a kajal dot behind her ear. The fusion of tradition and contemporary style earned her accolades from international paparazzi and fans, solidifying her presence as a global fashion
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A dog in the dock and another doing red carpet interviews: why has Cannes gone canine crazy?

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Once a celebration of arthouse raunch, the film festival has had to change in the #MeToo era. Is that why, on screen and off, pooches are everywhere this year? Our writer goes walkies on the Côte d’Azur One of the most eagerly anticipated talents about to grace the red carpet at Cannes this week is tall, blond, leggy and has a seductively husky voice. Par for the course, you might think, at the glitzy, notoriously libidinous film festival on the sun-kissed Côte d’Azur – were it not for that lolling tongue and the fact that the bag in the hands of the entourage is more likely to be a doggy-doo than a Birkin or Chanel. Fawn-maned griffon cross Kodi is the star of French-Swiss actor Laetitia Dosch’s directorial debut Dog on Trial, a film that feels precision-engineered for Cannes’ 77th edition in more ways than one. Dosch tells me the following origin story about her first feature. Three years ago, while the script was taking shape inside her head, she bumped into the director Justine T
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Orry aka Orhan Awatramani reveals he charges Rs. 25 lakhs for a photo; says, “If someone formally asks for Orry’s touch, it’s Rs 20 lakh”

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Ever since Orry has gained prominence as a social media star, his profession and his remuneration has remained a mystery to many. Despite the fact that he went on to appear on Koffee With Karan and did entertain audiences of the chat show, he continued to maintain silence on what is his job. And yet again he decided to retain it when he appeared on a podcast. However, Orhan Awatramani did assert one thing that even though he hangs out with actors and filmmakers, he wouldn’t want to be a part of the profession. For the unversed, Orry aka Orhan Awatramani shares a great camaraderie with not just the actors and stars but also with filmmakers and producers. However, Orry has also maintained that he wouldn’t want to be a part of the acting profession. He said, “I have no interest in doing films or shows. Who dreams of hard labour? Nobody. I hate work, and doing films and TV is a lot of work. And in this industry, work never ends. You take the work home with you, your life revolves around y
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EXCLUSIVE: Arjun Kapoor amicably parts ways with YRF Talent Management; signs up with Matrix

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Arjun Kapoor completed 12 years as a film actor on May 11. On this special occasion, he uploaded a tribute video to his debut film, Ishaqzaade (2012). It was produced by one of the reputed production houses in the country, Yash Raj Films (YRF) and they also handled his talent management and public relations. But it has now come to light that after 12 years, Arjun has moved out of the YRF Talent Management. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Both Arjun and YRF parted ways amicably. Arjun wanted to explore newer avenues and hence, took this decision. He and YRF’s head honcho Aditya Chopra continue to hold each other in high regard and will surely collaborate in future when the right opportunity comes along.” Another source said, “Arjun Kapoor will now be handled by Matrix IEC Pvt Ltd, co-founded by Reshma Shetty.” Besides Arjun, Matrix also handles prominent celebrities like Shahid Kapoor, Ram Charan, Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar, Varun Dha
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Delhi Police visits TMKOC sets amid Gurucharan Singh disappearance

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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC) fame Gurucharan Singh, who was loved by fans as Roshan Singh Sodhi, has been missing since April 22 this year. Recently, Delhi police visited the sets of the popular comedy show in connection with the case. Delhi police is scanning all the CCTV footages to search Gurucharan Singh as early as possible, but as actor left his phone in Palam area, tracing the missing actor is posing a challenge for the cops. According to news reports and police investigations, many TMKOC actors were in touch with Gurucharan Singh. To find hints of the actor’s whereabouts, Delhi Police visited the sets of the show. According to sources from the sets, “This week Delhi police visited our sets and spoke with the actors who were in touch with Gurucharan Singh. Everyone has co-operated well with the police. “ As confirmed by Sohil Ramani, Head of Production of Neela Films "As a part of their investigation, Delhi police had visited our set. They went back assured th
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