Spain Sets Cannes Record With 13 Films in 2026 Lineup
Spain achieves a historic milestone with 13 films at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, led by acclaimed directors Almodóvar, Sorogoyen, and Los Javis, marking unprecedented representation.
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The Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary opening features unprecedented commemoration of Jewish artists murdered under Nazi rule and explicit warnings against rising antisemitism and far-right threats to German democracy.
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Peddi Trailer Launch Set for May 16 in Bhopal With Ram Charan, A.R. Rahman
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Sir David Attenborough turns 100, leaving legacy of planetary stewardship
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