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A new short film uses Brazil's 1998 World Cup final as the backdrop for a Japanese Brazilian teenager's journey toward belonging. Director André Hayato Saito captures the beautiful complexity of finding your place in a country you call home.
Just seven years after lifting its decades-long cinema ban, Saudi Arabia's movie industry is exploding. The Kingdom's cinema market is projected to grow from $611 billion in 2025 to nearly $1.4 trillion by 2034.
Veteran Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj marked 50 years in cinema on his 72nd birthday, sharing heartfelt memories of his journey from "Kovai Raja" to celebrated director. His story of staying true to his roots while inspiring generations offers a masterclass in humility and dedication.
John Wren kept Broken Hill's last cinema running for four decades, even testing Mad Max 2 footage until dawn. Now the town's honoring the man who sacrificed everything so they could keep watching movies under the stars.
Movie lovers in Hong Kong can catch any film for just $3.80 on April 25, as the city's beloved Cinema Day returns for its fourth year. The annual event has drawn over 600,000 filmgoers in three years, proving affordable entertainment brings communities together.
Director Bharathiraja, who transformed Tamil cinema by bringing village stories to life with raw authenticity, passed away at 84 in Chennai. His groundbreaking films launched countless careers and tackled social issues that still resonate today.
Nafisa Ali, in her third remission from Stage 4 cancer, is using her platform to advocate for empathetic storytelling in film. The veteran actor's upcoming romantic drama proves that purpose-driven cinema still has a home in today's entertainment landscape.
Young people are ditching their phones and flocking to movie theaters, with 87% of Gen Z seeing at least one film last year. They're turning cinemas into their new favorite hangout spot.
Film lovers are rallying to save East Oxford's Ultimate Picture Palace, a beloved independent cinema that first opened in 1911. A petition has gathered 22,000 signatures to convince the landlord to extend the lease so critical renovations can move forward.
When temperatures soared, Rome transformed the city into an open-air movie paradise with more than 50 free outdoor cinemas. Residents can now enjoy new releases and classic films while staying cool during the heatwave.
Music composer Hamsalekha and actor-director V Ravichandran brought 7,000 fans to tears of joy when they reunited on stage in Bengaluru, ending a split that had shadowed their legendary partnership for nearly three decades. The duo who created Kannada cinema's golden era in the 1990s performed their greatest hits together, proving that time heals even the deepest wounds.
The African Film Festival returns to Dallas this June, perfectly timed with the FIFA World Cup 2026 to celebrate African storytelling and football in one historic event. For 11 years, TAFF has championed African cinema outside the continent.
Scientists discovered a natural compound from a Brazilian rainforest tree that blocks COVID-19 at multiple stages, potentially making it harder for the virus to develop resistance. Unlike existing antivirals that target just one weakness, these molecules stop viral entry, replication, and inflammation all at once.
A new wave of Japanese independent filmmakers is breathing fresh life into black-and-white cinema, preserving disappearing cultural memories through stunning monochrome films. Young director Hiromichi Nakao's "Michiyuki" captures a vanishing era in Japan's countryside, proving classic filmmaking techniques still have powerful stories to tell.
The Guanajuato International Film Festival celebrates three groundbreaking women in Mexican cinema this July while screening 203 films from 55 countries. The festival's focus on gender equity reflects a growing transformation in the industry.
Three Brazilian sisters who have lived to a combined age of 316 just became the world's oldest living trio of siblings. Scientists believe their DNA could reveal why some people stay healthy past 100.
A São Paulo startup discovered their wearable device was flying to the moon only when they watched NASA's Artemis II launch on TV. The unexpected adoption showcases how Brazilian innovation is reaching the world's most advanced space missions.
Thousands of Brazilian kids are picking up tennis rackets for the first time, inspired by 19-year-old João Fonseca's climb to world No. 29. Youth tournament registrations have jumped 34% nationwide as a new generation discovers the sport.
Brazilian students aged 9 to 18 are heading to Houston this week to compete in the FIRST Championship, one of the world's largest robotics tournaments. The diverse delegation from 10 states showcases how educational robotics is transforming young minds across Brazil.
Nineteen-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca rallied from two sets down to defeat tennis legend Novak Djokovic at the French Open, marking Djokovic's earliest exit since 2009. The epic five-set comeback signals the arrival of a thrilling new talent in men's tennis.
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