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Montreal World Film Festival Sees Future in Underserved Niche

As it marks its 39th year, the Montreal World Film Festival mirrors the tenacious, even pugnacious spirit of its founder and director, Serge Losique. Launched in 1977, the ...

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Bollywood

Bollywood’s Women Steal Movie Limelight From Men

After decades of male domination, Bollywood has seen a recent wave of hit movies starring Indian women in tough, smart lead roles, suggesting the gender tide may finally be...

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Gender

When It Comes To Health And Wellness Tech, Women Are Leading The Way

We’ve seen the data: both the number of women in leadership positions in healthcare and women starting tech companies are astronomically low. But these figures didn&r...

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Festivals

Michael Fassbender’s ‘Steve Jobs’ To Close London Film Festival

Danny Boyle’s “Steve Jobs,” which stars Michael Fassbender, will close the 59th BFI London Film Festival. The event runs Oct. 7-18. Aaron Sorkin wrote the...

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Hollywood

Michael Fassbender's ?Steve Jobs? To Close London Film Festival

Danny Boyle’s “Steve Jobs,” which stars Michael Fassbender, will close the 59th BFI London Film Festival. The event runs Oct. 7-18. Aaron Sorkin wrote the...

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Festivals

Locarno Film Festival: Europe's Sundance?

While many European festivals are grappling with their identity, the Locarno Film Festival, whose 68th edition will run Aug. 5-15, has remained true to its mission of promo...

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Environment

The Pope Really Wants The World To Do Something About Climate Change And Slavery

Pope Francis isn't letting up on his push for global action on climate change. Barely a month after releasing a stern critique of capitalism and a call for nations around t...

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Festivals

Locarno Film Festival Announces Lineup For Its 68th Year, Awards Edward Norton On Opening Night

The heart of Europe hosts the 68th Locarno International Film Festival, August 5-15th. The Locarno International Film Festival celebrates auteur cinema for its 68th year th...

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Festivals

Women Set To Dominate At London Indian Film Festival 2015

From the tale of a persecuted rights activist hounded from her home to Shabnam Sukhdev’s moving study of her father, this year’s programme foregrounds work by a...

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Gender

Ireland Passes Law Allowing Trans People To Choose Their Legal Gender

Transgender people in Ireland have won legal recognition of their status after a law was passed allowing them to change their legal gender with no medical or state interven...

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