Helmer Audrey Diwan Says Abortion Drama ‘Happening’ Irrefutable “Reality Of One Girl” As Film Opens With Reproductive Choice At Risk – Specialty Preview

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Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMK2 Films is shooting “Curiosity Room,” a remake of Wim Wenders’s cult 1982 documentary “Room 666,” during the Cannes Film Festival. Produced by MK Prods.

Audrey Diwan’s planned English language directing debut, the erotic tale Emmanuelle starring Lea Seydoux, has buyers buzzing as much as any Cannes Market package being shopped this week on the Croisette. But her last film Happening (which didn’t make the cut as France’s choice for Best Foreign Language Film, though many felt it would have won) might have the most lasting impact. The film is just released in the U.S. smack in the middle of revelations that the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe V Wade.

James Argent has been seen looking more confident than ever after he was mobbed by fans after his 14 stone weight loss.Taking to the stage on Sunday, the 34 year old delighted 1,000 women at the Angel Trust Ladies Day In County Durham as he gave a live performance. Performing with his band, Arg Band, James filmed the crowd of women belting out songs and reaching out to him. He was looking casual and confident in a pair of black jeans and a fashionable white shirt with black designs all over.

Actress Lea Seydoux is heading to the Cannes Film Festival this month with both David Cronenberg’s “Crimes of The Future” and Mia Hansen-Love‘s “One Fine Morning.” The festival isn’t the only thing going on as the Cannes Market has led to the actress starring in “Emmanuelle,” a revival of the film based on French novelist Emmanuelle Arsan‘s iconic sex-positive autobiography, in an English-language reboot.

A rundown of notable films coming out this summer:May 6“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (Disney, theaters): After breaking open the multiverse in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Benedict Cumberbatch once again takes center stage as the brilliant Doctor Strange as he and Wong deal with new enemies in the Sam Raimi-directed spectacle.“Happening” (IFC, theaters): This Venice Film Festival winner directed by Audrey Diwan is based on Annie Ernaux’s memoir about being a young college student in 1960s France seeking to terminate a pregnancy when it was still illegal.“Along for the Ride ”(Netflix): A teenage girl meets a mysterious insomniac the summer before college.May 11“Operation Mincemeat” (Netflix): John Madden directs two Mr.

Palme d’Or winning actress Léa Seydoux will star in Happening filmmaker Audrey Diwan’s English-language directorial debut, Emmanuelle, inspired by Emmanuelle Arsan’s novel and based on a script co-developed by Diwan and Rebecca Zlotowski.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaLéa Seydoux and Audrey Diwan are teaming up for “Emmanuelle.” The film will mark the English-language directorial debut of Diwan, who has received critical raves and won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for “Happening,” the story of a woman obtaining an illegal abortion in the 1960s. Seydoux will play the title role in the film.

A rundown of notable films coming out this summer:May 6“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (Disney, theaters): After breaking open the multiverse in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Benedict Cumberbatch once again takes center stage as the brilliant Doctor Strange as he and Wong deal with new enemies in the Sam Raimi-directed spectacle.“Happening” (IFC, theaters): This Venice Film Festival winner directed by Audrey Diwan is based on Annie Ernaux’s memoir about being a young college student in 1960s France seeking to terminate a pregnancy when it was still illegal.“Along for the Ride ”(Netflix): A teenage girl meets a mysterious insomniac the summer before college.May 11“Operation Mincemeat” (Netflix): John Madden directs two Mr.

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Sony Music Publishing has signed a global deal with songwriter Ashley Gorley, in partnership with Domain Capital Group. The agreement encompasses Gorley’s complete catalog of songs, as well as future compositions.Gorley has written 59 Country No.

Chelsea Lazkani is sharing more details about her fued with her Selling Sunset co-star Davina Potratz.

Chelsea Lazkani is sharing more details about her fued with her Selling Sunset co-star Davina Potratz.

Sir Keir Starmer said he would do “the right thing" and step down as Labour leader if he is fined by police over claims that he broke coronavirus laws by having a takeaway and a beer in Durham last year. In a televised statement this afternoon, the party leader repeatedly denied breaching any rules.

Audrey Diwan’s opened to an estimated $34k on four screens in NY and LA this weekend for a PTA of $8,500. The locations on both coasts — IFC Center/AMC Lincoln Square and The Landmark/AMC The Grove — while limited showed the abortion drama set in 1968 France competing successfully in commercial crossover multiplexes as well as arthouses.

Reality star turned trailblazer for the modern family, Kate Ferdinand, is redefining the role of stepmother. Famously stepmum to husband Rio’s three children, the couple welcomed their firstborn together, Cree, at the height of lockdown in December 2020 to become a beautiful blended family of six.Their brood is as far from the stereotypical 2.4 children as it gets. Yet, with one in four families now stepfamilies in the UK, it’s not just Kate’s relatives who are challenging the norm while providing her with more love than she ever thought imaginable.

Frank Grillo (Kingdom) has signed on to star in the thriller The Dagon, from director Brad Anderson (The Machinist), which will soon head to Cannes. Independent Entertainment’s Head of International Sales Sarah Lebutsch will handle international at the Marché du Film, co-representing North American rights with CAA’s Nick Ogiony.