In the spring of 1960, French cinema was transformed when Jean-Luc Godard’s À bout de souffle (Breathless) premiered in Paris. Sixty-five years later, it remains not just a cornerstone of the French New Wave but an emblem of artistic rupture—a declaration that cinema could breathe differently, speak in fragments, and move with the improvisational spirit
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“HOME”: Shimizu K’s Latest Film Examines Family Relationships and the Complexity of Communication
In this exclusive interview for Indie Cinema Magazine, we talk with Kazumi Shimizu, better known as “Shimizu K,” to discuss his latest short film, HOME. Having transitioned from a long and successful career in film promotion, working with major Hollywood studios and directors, Shimizu has now established himself as a filmmaker with a distinct philosophical
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Interview with film director and animation legend John Musker
We are thrilled to present an exclusive interview with one of the most celebrated figures in animation, John Musker! Known for his legendary work at Disney on films like The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Moana, John has helped shape the landscape of animated cinema for decades. As he sits down with filmmaker Diana Ringo, the
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Interview with Graham Streeter – director of Unfix
In this exclusive interview with Indie Cinema Magazine, filmmaker Graham Streeter takes us behind the scenes of his latest project, “Unfix.” Graham Streeter won the Best Director Award for the film at the Vienna Independent Film Festival in 2023. The thought-provoking film explores the aftermath of conversion therapy, revealing the intricate layers of trauma and
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Interview with Diana Ringo by David Ryan -author of “George Orwell on Screen”
A new film of George Orwell’s 1984, now available to rent or buy on Amazon, is the first screen version of the dystopian classic in 39 years. Michael Radford’s adaptation, starring John Hurt and Richard Burton, was made in 1984 itself to capitalise on the title, but apart from a BBC radio drama with Christopher
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Interview with director and producer of “The Invitation”
Exclusive interview with the creative minds behind the first vertical feature film “The Invitation”, director Yonghee Lee and producer Minah Jung. The film is an exciting thriller about the dangers of social media.
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Haunting first trailer for the film 1984, based on George Orwell’s novel, has been released
Finnish producer and director Diana Ringo has released the official trailer for the film “1984”. This is the first film adaptation of Orwell’s novel in Russian language. The premiere is scheduled for summer 2023. George Orwell is one of the most influential authors in human history, and his novel “1984” is a warning of dangers
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The Road to Galena
“The Road to Galena” is a heart-stirring and compassionate drama about the importance of following your dreams by director Joe Hall.
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Vienna Independent Film Festival 2022: The Complete Winners List
Vienna Independent Film Festival 2022 culminated on 14 September 2022 with an awards ceremony which honored independent films from all around the world. Winners included Balbinka Korzeniowska, Julia Rae, Rosanna Arquette, Keke Palmer and Patrick Sharkey.
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Milos Bikovic at the Raduga Theater Festival in St. Petersburg
As part of the 23rd Raduga theater festival, one of the most important events dedicated to theater in Russia, the Theater for Young Spectators in St. Petersburg, held two whole creative evenings on May 31, 2022 with actor and producer Milos Bikovic. Honored artist of Belarus, actress Vera Polyakova-Makei was the moderator. The famous Serbian
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Interview with Ronn Moss
Actor and producer Ronn Moss interviewed by Elena Ringo. Ronn Moss is best known for starring in television series “The Bold and the Beautiful” and for being part of rock group Player. Ronn Moss tells Indie Cinema Magazine about his upcoming film “Surprise Trip” and other creative plans. Elena: On behalf of our magazine, we
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Dystopia film “Quarantine” starring Anatoly Bely premiered in Moscow at KARO “Oktyabr”
On October 4, 2021, the KARO 11 “Oktyabr” cinema center, main cinema of Russia, hosted the premiere of the feature film “Quarantine” (Russian: «КАРАнтин»; “KARAntin”) directed by Diana Ringo. The lead role was played by the famous theater and cinema artist, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Anatoly Bely. The film crew presented the movie.
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Interview with Alex Proyas
Legendary film director Alex Proyas famous for his iconoclastic films “The Crow”, “Dark City” and “I Robot”, discusses his work during the lockdowns, murder of culture and xenophobia in Australia, plagiarism of his films by mainstream Hollywood and censorship. Alex also shares with Indie Cinema his plans for the future – new films, TV series
