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Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Cinemed, the Mediterranean Cinema Film Festival, is partnering up with Lebanese film org Aflamuna / Beirut DC to launch a new co-production and co-financing initiative aimed at high-profile projects from the Arab world. The new program, which is also backed by France’s National Film Board and is part of the festival’s industry showcase Cinemed Meetings, will present seven projects involving 22 Arab countries, including Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Liban, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Syria, among others. All selected projects are currently in development and are being brought by filmmakers who have previously directed at least one short film.

Pep Guardiola isn't thinking about the World Cup when he comes to Manchester City selection decisions, despite the presence of the tournament throwing uncertainty into this season's calendar.

Pep Guardiola was pleased that Riyad Mahrez is getting better but acknowledged that he must still do more after a rare start for Manchester City.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Troy Kotsur, the Oscar-winning actor of “CODA,” has joined Mounia Meddour’s uplifting drama “Houria” ahead of its world premiere at the Rome Film Festival. Meddour’s follow-up to her Cesar-winning film “Papicha” tells the story of Houria, a gifted dancer with dreams of joining the Algerian National Ballet. To make ends meet, she bets in clandestine fights overnight. However after winning a final, Houria is violently assaulted by a man determined to get his money back. When she wakes up in a hospital, she no longer is able to speak and will certainly never dance again. Refusing to abandon her dream, she throws herself, heart and soul, into her physical recovery and meets at a rehab center other women damaged by life. Houria resolves to help them transcend their wounded bodies and stand tall by teaching them how to dance through a choreography inspired by sign language.

ALBANIA“A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On”Director: Gentian KociDirector Koci’s first film, “Daybreak,” was Albania’s Oscar entry in 2017; his second is “A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On,” about deaf-mute twins who also have a disease that will make them blind. Albania has submitted 15 films to the Oscars without landing a nomination or placing a film on the shortlist.ALGERIA“Our Brothers”Director: Rachid BoucharebSeven films from director Bouchareb have represented Algeria in the Oscar race, more than any other director, including three of the country’s five nominated movies.

Cinema Guild has acquired North American distribution rights for Human Flowers of Flesh directed by Helena Wittmann (Drift).

Riyad Mahrez must improve his physical condition if he wants to get back into the Manchester City team, according to Pep Guardiola.

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The Rome Film Festival has unveiled its first line-up under the new management team of former Rai executive Paola Malanga as artistic director and Cineteca di Bologna director Gian Luca Farinelli as president, who were both appointed to their roles last March.

period drama “Corsage,” starring Vicky Krieps as 19th-century Austrian Empress Elisabeth; Lukas Dhont’s tender coming-of-age film “Close,” the Belgian selection; Jerzy Skolimowski’s nearly wordless “EO,” a road movie from the point of view of a donkey that was submitted by Poland; and South Korean director Park Chan-wook’s stylish crime story/love story hybrid, “Decision to Leave.”Other films that could be positioned to do well include the German selection, Edward Berger’s harrowing new version of the classic antiwar novel “All Quiet on the Western Front,” a Netflix release; Spain’s “Alcarras,” a drama by Carla Simon that won the Golden Bear at this year’s Berlin Film Festival; and “Our Brothers” from director Rachid Boucharev, who has represented Algeria seven previous times in the Oscar race, landing three of the country’s five nominations.As usual, the rule that allows an Academy-approved body from each country to choose that country’s Oscar submission has led to some surprises.

Algerian filmmakers have stepped up a campaign calling for their government to unlock promised state funds for cinema, warning that Algeria’s film industry is on its last legs following a near-year-long funding freeze.

“Candy is better in France,” says a small boy to his brother in a flashback scene in For My Country (Pour La France), Rachid Hami’s personal drama premiering in Horizons at the Venice Film Festival. The boy’s Algerian family is considering moving to France, and his simplistic response sums up his innocent, optimistic view of his new home. But — as we have already discovered — France will bring tragedy to the family in this moving account based on Hami’s memories of his late younger brother.

Marta Balaga Final Cut, a workshop supporting films in post-production from African and Arab countries – launched by the Venice Film Festival’s industry section, Venice Production Bridge – celebrates its 10th anniversary this week. Its goals have remained the same, however, as it continues to provide emerging filmmakers with concrete assistance as well as visibility, all the while strengthening Venice’s role as “bridge builder,” says Alessandra Speciale, its curator. The final selection features titles made by directors from nine different countries: Algeria, Jordan, Guinea, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Central African Republic and Tunisia.

Manchester City fans don't want Pep Guardiola to make any changes to his starting XI for Sunday's match against Newcastle United.

oh, what a kiss. The next time you see them, they are walking out of that armored van having knocked out all the guards. Not only did that monologue make me cry, but I was so overwhelmed to finally see two openly gay characters in a superhero movie wax poetic about love and then kick major ass.

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Erling Haaland said the quality on show in Manchester City's training sessions is "something else", as Riyad Mahrez said he is confident the Blues' style of play won't change following the arrival of the Norwegian.

Spanish director Isabel Coixet will preside over the international jury of the Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti competition at the upcoming edition running from August 31 to September 10.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentSpanish director Isabel Coixet, known for prizewinning works such as “The Secret Life of Words” and “The Bookshop,” will preside over the jury of the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons (Orizonti) section dedicated to more cutting-edge works.Coixet will be joined on the Horizons jury by Italian director Laura Bispuri (“Sworn Virgin,” “Daughter of Mine”); U.S. director and producer Antonio Campos, who most recently created, wrote and directed HBO Max series “The Staircase,” starring Colin Firth, Toni Collette and Juliette Binoche; Algerian director Sofia Djama, whose first feature “The Blessed” won the 2017 Horizons best actress award for Lyna Khoudri; and former Cannes Director’s Fortnight chief Edouard Waintrop.

Brian Howe (“Chicago Fire”) also stars as Kevin’s father Pete, Raymond Lee (“Here and Now”) as Allison’s ex-boyfriend Sam Park, Jamie Denbo (“F Is For Family”) as Allison’s aunt and former boss Diane and Candice Coke (“The Algerian”) as Patty’s girlfriend, Detective Tammy Ridgeway. Erinn Hayes (“Kevin Can Wait,” “Gaslit”) will make a guest appearance in Season 2.

On Friday, Riyad Mahrez committed his long-term future to Manchester City, but the Algerian’s role at the club may have amplified with that new contract.

Riyad Mahrez has joked that he'll get a new phone after sharing an image of his damaged phone on social media whilst boarding the plane to Manchester City's pre-season tour. Mahrez has signed a new contract with City that will keep him at the club until 2025.

After over five years full of fond memories, Gabriel Jesus completed a £45 million move to Arsenal on Monday morning.

announced the news to AFP on Friday. Over a 60-year career, the actor, filmmaker and racing car driver worked with some of the best-known directors of their time, including François Truffaut, Bernardo Bertolucci and Krzysztof Kieślowski. He also starred alongside the likes of Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu and Alain Delon.

Naman Ramachandran The Walt Disney Company’s streamer Disney+ will be available in 42 new countries and 11 new territories this week following the launch on Tuesday in Greece, Turkey and countries in Central Eastern Europe, including Poland, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic and Croatia. Tuesday’s series of launches follow the arrival of the service in South Africa on May 18 and across West Asia and North Africa on June 8.

Hollywood starlet Charlize Theron debuted a brand new look on Saturday 11 June, as she lead stars in attendance at a charity fundraiser to support her charity. The 46 year old star, who is well known for the vibrant blonde locks, swapped her golden barnet for a black hairdo as she joined stars on the Universal Studios backlot to raise vital funds for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentA group of prominent Algerian film directors is launching an alarm over the de-facto cancellation of the country’s national film fund which they say puts Algerian cinema “at risk of death.”In an open letter to Algerian culture minister Malika Bendouda, the North African country’s filmmakers are lamenting that they “see no future for our films” after the government support scheme called the National Fund for the Development of the Arts and Techniques of Cinema (Fdatic) was scrapped by last year by the government.The culture ministry has given Algeria’s film community vague assurances that this fund would be replaced by another support scheme which however has not materialized. Nor has the minister replied to several previous, less clamorous, requests for clarification about the future of what is considered a crucial driver for local filmmaking.

Dani Dyer couldn’t contain her excitement last week when her footballer boyfriend Jarrod Bowen got his first England call-up. It means the West Ham player will be rubbing shoulders with the likes of heroes Harry Kane and Jack Grealish, while mum-of-one Dani will make her debut as an official Three Lions WAG.Taking to Instagram, Dani, 25, gushed: “Beyond proud of you.