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- Thursday, 29 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The 18th edition of the Lumière Festival, held in Lyon from October 10 to 18, awarded the Prix Lumière to Joel and Ethan Coen on October 16, in the presence of Javier Bardem. The festival closed with a screening of 'The Big Lebowski'. Sources: France Télévisions, Wikipedia (fr).
- Wednesday, 28 October 2026 · Analysis
Rome Film Fest rewards British cinema, career honours for Bardem and Moore
The twenty-first edition of the Rome festival closes with nearly 120,000 attendees: best film goes to 'I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning' by Clio Barnard, career achievement awards to Javier Bardem and Julianne Moore.
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · Analysis
Iranian cinema triumphs in Busan with Majid Majidi
The film 'Midday Meal' wins the award for best film at the 31st edition of the Korean festival, qualifying for the Oscars; the director dedicates the award to the Iranian people, denouncing a US military attack on Iran.
- Monday, 26 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
On 26 October, X's artificial intelligence assistant Grok published a seven-minute short film dedicated to the Odyssey, the first instalment of a series, following scepticism expressed by the director of the blockbuster "Odyssey" about the use of AI in cinema. The report currently comes from a single source (Quotidiano.net); no independent confirmation available. Source: Quotidiano.net.
- Friday, 23 October 2026 · Analysis
Tokyo joins the A-list film festivals
The 39th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival has obtained "A-list" classification from the world federation of producers, joining Cannes, Berlin and Venice. The festival is also growing in numbers: 204 films compared to last year's 183.
- Friday, 23 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The 21st edition of the Rome festival presented the first-ever Banca Ifis Music Award to Academy Award-winning composer Nicola Piovani, author of more than 250 film scores for directors such as Monicelli, Tornatore, Fellini and Moretti; it was presented to him by Marco Bellocchio on October 13. To celebrate Gillo Pontecorvo twenty years after his death, the Gillo Pontecorvo Award was created, given to "Notre salut" by director Emmanuel Marre and presented by the filmmaker's son, Marco Pontecorvo. Source: MovieScreen - Movieplayer.
- Friday, 23 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
Javier Bardem, Academy Award winner for "No Country for Old Men," received the Career Award from Paolo Sorrentino and presented in Rome "El ser querido" by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, included in the Best of 2026 section. Julianne Moore received the same recognition from Jesse Eisenberg, who directed her in "The Debut," a film in the Grand Public section: the actress, an Academy Award winner for "Still Alice," arrived in Rome with an A24-produced musical comedy. Sources: Artribune, Libero.
- Thursday, 22 October 2026 · Analysis
Rome Film Fest pays tribute to Monica Vitti and honours Bardem and Moore
The 21st edition of the Rome Film Fest, directed by Paola Malanga, celebrates Monica Vitti in its official image and presents the two Career Achievement Awards to Javier Bardem and Julianne Moore.
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · Analysis
At La Scala, Faust premiere cancelled over workers' strike
The Teatro alla Scala Foundation postpones the performance of Gounod's opera following union mobilisation over contract renewal, with the next date set for October 24.
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · Analysis
Rome Film Fest, career achievement awards go to Julianne Moore and Javier Bardem
At the twenty-first edition of the Rome Film Fest, running until October 25, Jesse Eisenberg presents the award to Julianne Moore and Paolo Sorrentino presents it to Javier Bardem. Recognition also for Tessa Ross and Anthony Ippolito.
- Monday, 19 October 2026 · Analysis
At the Rome Film Fest another career achievement award, to Anthony Ippolito
A different award from those presented in the morning to Bardem and Julianne Moore: the Progressive Career Award goes to Anthony Ippolito, ahead of the preview of "I Play Rocky".
- Monday, 19 October 2026 · Analysis
At the Rome Film Fest, career achievement awards go to Javier Bardem and Julianne Moore
In the festival's twenty-first edition, running until October 25, the awards are presented by Paolo Sorrentino and Jesse Eisenberg. Awards also go to producer Tessa Ross and actor Anthony Ippolito.
- Monday, 19 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The twentieth edition of the Rome Film Festival opened on 13 October at the Auditorium Parco della Musica with the film 'Life Goes This Way' by Riccardo Milani. The festival, which will close on 25 October, features 100 films on the programme, including the preview of 'Klara and the Sun' by Taika Waititi starring Jenna Ortega, due for cinema release on 22 October. Source: Wikipedia, Libero.
- Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Analysis
Two festivals, a season of lifetime achievement awards
Rome and Lucca open the Italian film autumn with awards to Bardem, Moore, Sarandon, Cavani and Winding Refn: the balance sheet of two events betting on memory and international prestige.
- Sunday, 18 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
At the twenty-first edition of the Rome Film Fest, Javier Bardem received the Career Achievement Award presented by Paolo Sorrentino, while Julianne Moore and producer Tessa Ross received the Career Achievement Award and the Industry Lifetime Achievement Award respectively. The festival, opened by Susan Sarandon with the Womenland Award 2026, runs until October 25. — Sky TG24
- Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Analysis
Oscars 2027, South Korea bets on Lee Chang-dong
Rules change for Best International Feature Film: national selection is no longer required, and Pakistan submits a documentary for the first time.
- Saturday, 17 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
From October 21 to 25, the 47th edition of the Florence festival, directed by Camilla Toschi, opens with "Orlando" by Sally Potter and the return of Jane Campion for the thirtieth anniversary of "The Portrait of a Lady". Guests also include Céline Sciamma and Francesca Archibugi. Sky TG24
- Saturday, 17 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
Christopher Nolan's film has overtaken "Avatar: The Way of Water", becoming, with $101.5 million, the highest-grossing international release ever in South Korea; globally it has reached $1.76 billion. Box Office Biz
- Friday, 16 October 2026 · Analysis
In Busan, best film award goes to Majid Majidi, Michelle Yeoh named filmmaker of the year
The 31st Busan International Film Festival, which closed on October 15 with Zhang Yimou presiding over the jury, awarded 'Midday Meal' by the Iranian director and recognized the Malaysian actress as Asian filmmaker of the year. The news currently comes from a single source, with no independent confirmation available.
- Friday, 16 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
At the twenty-first Rome Film Fest, Bardem will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Paolo Sorrentino, while Moore and producer Tessa Ross complete the main honors of the edition running until October 25, according to Sky TG24.
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