Rewinding to surprise Spirit nominee 'The Loneliest Planet'

Posted by · 5:45 pm · November 27th, 2012

Julia Loktev’s fascinating microbudget indie also scored a top Gotham nod.

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Chile submits 'No'… will the Academy say yes?

Posted by · 5:50 pm · September 25th, 2012

Pablo Larrain’s 1980s political satire was a critical sensation at Cannes.

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'No' takes top honors in Directors' Fortnight at Cannes

Posted by · 10:43 am · May 25th, 2012

Buzz keeps building for the biggest critical story of this year’s Cannes sidebars.

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A postcard from the IndieLisboa Film Festival

Posted by · 10:25 am · May 2nd, 2012

The IndieLisboa Film Festival is committed to adventurous independent programming — well demonstrated by two standout inclusions, “The Loneliest Planet” and “17 Girls.”

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