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The 68th Berlinale
The 68th annual Berlinale starts on February 15th. The opening film is Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs”, a stop motion animation feature from the auteur featuring an all-star voice cast.
We are not sure what to expect. It looks unusual.
Black and Paper coverage of the Berlinale starts on February 15th.
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Cannes Film Festival from France 24
The spectacle that was the Met Gala 2017 theme was Rei Kawakubo, the Avant grade designer and founder of Comme des Garcons. Known for conceptual designs, Kawakubo has been at the forefront of edgy, sometimes surreal looks since 1969.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s curator Andrew Bolton and Vogue US Editor in Chief Anna Wintour have called “Rei a major influence in the world of fashion.” This writer would agree. Comme des Garcons advances fashion design in ways few other brands would even dare to try. Kawakubo advanced the colors, shapes and materials in unusual ways that were later filtered through to mainstream fashion.
There was no knockout look this year as A-list celebrities were challenged to merge Red Carpet with Vanguard style. Some did well; some should deserved honorable mentions, while others went over the cliff in failure.
Hit the Mark-Lily Collins, Sofia Sanchez, Ashley Graham, and Cynthia Erivo
Best Suits-Rami Malek, Cara Delevinge, and Aymeline Valade
Ralph Lauren Bedroom Collection from Bloomingdales in the form of a dress-Lena Dunham
Naked and too much sharing in all the wrong places-Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid
Bride of Dracula-Katy Perry
Misunderstood the invitation-Emma Roberts and Katie Holmes
Beetlejuice-Grace Hartzel
Surprisingly Demure-Kim Kardashian and Niki Minaj
Please buy a mirror-Madonna
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Berlinale Day Day 5
A whirlwind day at the Berlinale with so many interviews but a film has emerged, The Party from director Sally Potter. Stay Tuned for more.
Shooting Stars is now 20 years old. The Pan European program has been celebrated for spotting emerging talent, helping talented performers to the next levels of their careers. This year there the 14 picks are:
Esben Smed* from Denmark, Louis Hofman* from Germany, Alessandro Borghi from Italy, Elina Vaska from Latvia, Hannah Hoekstra* from The Netherlands, Zofia Wichlacz from Poland, Victoria Guerra from Portugal, Tudor Aaron Istodor* from Romania, Marusa Majer* from Slovenia, and Karin Franz Korlof from Sweden.
*Stay tuned for the Black and Paper feature on these actors.
The press room opinions are in and it looks like The Dinner is a winner. Judging by the level of applause at the press conference I would say the film was well received. With an accomplished ensemble cast of veterans, director Sally Potter made a black and white film that was light and lovely but what can go wrong when people lose touch their principals. Commenting, “my favorite films are in Black and White and this is a part of the lineage. Working with Russian cinematography Aleksei Rodionov, the film is a performance character based project. Shot over two weeks the actors had to get it right the first time. Co-star Kristin Scott Thomas admitted it was like doing a play with little rehearsal time, there was no time for many takes. German Actor Bruno Ganz, an actor not known for comedic roles, made an impression going against type.
The Party stars Cillian Murphy, Kristin Scott Thomas, Timothy Spall, Patricia Clarkson, and Bruno Ganz. The film screens in Competition at the Berlinale.
My first impression of the new mega Arri Stedicam Trinity was exoskeleton. Weighting in between 20 to 30 kilos the new camera mount is the latest innovation in the firm’s 100 years. Granted it is a James Cameron dream come true, an achievement in technical advancement for film production. Currently there are only 10 in available. Stay tuned for the upcoming Black and Paper video.
I had a one on one interview with filmmaker Yance Ford. His documentary feature Strong Island was well received at the Sundance Film Festival. A story of a senseless murder, except the victim was the helmer’s brother, shot because of an altercation concerning repairs over a car. This documentary resonated with me given the present climate in the USA and the continue killings of African American men.
Stay tuned for the Q&A with Mr. Ford
France 24 looks back on the iconic career of singer George Micheal. YES! We were fans!
For more news on George Michael: http://www.france24.com/en/20161226-singer-george-michael-wham-fame-dies-53-1
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Lights, Camera, Glamour, Costumes
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Shooting Stars Berlinale 2016
European Shooting Stars 2016 at the Berlinale
10 young actors were chosen from across the continent for the 19th edition of the European Initiative.
Martha
Martha Canga Antonio is from Belgium. She debuted in first film BLACK in 2015.
Why did you become actress?
I was 15 years old. I read there was an audition for a film. The filmmakers were looking for unexperienced actors. So, I took a chance and got the role. I discovered something amazing during the making of the film.
Is there a particular role you would like to perform?
Of course I would like challenging roles. Something people would not imagine me doing.
Anything new coming up?
Yeah, I am looking at roles and new projects.
Will the Shooting Stars help your career?
It feels like the official start of my career.
Lou
Lou de Laage is from France. She has been nominated twice for the French Academy Awards as Most promising Actress for her roles in “Jappeloup” and “Breathe”.
How did you get involved in acting?
I did theater when I was 10 in Bordeaux. I always wanted to do it. It was a dream for me. I went to acting school. When I moved to Paris at 18 I got an agent and continued to work. Then I started in cinema. It was another world.
What have you learned about your profession?
I learn from each project. There different methods and styles of working. I have been in co-productions in Holland and Poland. The styles were different. I took the best from both.
Is there an actress you would like to emulate?
I have many but no real model. I cannot have the same career as actresses I have to go my own way.
Maria
Maria Valverde is from Spain. She started working in 2002 winning the prestigious lead actress award for her debut film.
How did you start as an actress?
I started drama school at 10. I made my first film at 15. I won a Goya Prize at 16 for The Bolsheviks’s Weakness. I have constantly worked.
What is your style of acting?
I did not attend drama school. I learned from other actors, their techniques and styles. I am always practicing. I find acting therapeutic, drawing on real experiences.
Do you have an actress you admire?
I admire many.
What is your goal as an actress?
I do not have one. Acting has been fun for me. It has given me so many opportunities to work and travel. I am learning French now. It will be my fourth language.
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