More from Patrick Brzeski
Berlin Hidden Gem: China’s Jing Yi Taps Memories of Xinjiang for Enigmatic Feature Debut ‘The Botanist’
The young filmmaker had little access to cinema growing up in remote rural China, but thanks to a friend's cache of classics and mentorship from art-house star Bi Gan, he's making his debut at Berlin.
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Blackpink’s Jisoo to Star in Netflix K-Drama Series ‘Boyfriend on Demand’
The K-pop star plays a hard-working career woman who escapes reality through a subscription-based virtual dating program, where she meets the boyfriends of her dreams.
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South Korean Director Min Kyu-dong Does Not Miss
The veteran, who has seemingly conquered every film genre there is, talks about his latest movie, 'The Old Woman With the Knife,' a meditation on the loneliness of aging masquerading as an action flick.
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Rose Byrne, Mary Bronstein on ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’: “This Project Started From a Very Low Place”
The director and star discuss the genesis of the buzzy comic thriller, Conan O’Brien’s acting chops, and how capturing the film’s unique tone was like “walking on a razor’s edge.”
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Jacob Elordi Tells Berlin What Drives Him: “I’m a Superfan Who’s Following His Heart”
Directed by Justin Kurzel, the actor's latest project, period miniseries 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North,' is based on Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel and co-stars Odessa Young.
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Berlin: Bong Joon Ho Says ‘Mickey 17’ Villain Was Modeled on Past Dictators But May Remind Viewers of Present-Day Political Leaders
The Oscar-winning director of 'Parasite' touched down at the Berlin Film Festival to unveil his new sci-fi feature, which stars Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo.
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Chinese Director Vivian Qu on Crafting Her Female-Led Neo-Noir ‘Girls on Wire’
The indie filmmaking veteran behind 2014’s Golden Bear-winning 'Black Coal, Thin Ice' discusses returning to Berlin with a new thriller and the recent steep ups and downs at China's theatrical box office.
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Patrick Wachsberger’s 193 Beefs Up Executive Ranks With Key Hires
Industry veteran Wendy Reeds joins 193 as executive vp of sales, while Ashley Stern will continue her years-long collaboration with Wachsberger as executive vp and head of creative affairs.
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Tilda Swinton Says She’s Taking a Break From Making Movies
The Oscar-winning Scottish screen legend discussed her remarkable 40-year career and offered advice to aspiring artists after receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Berlin Film Festival.
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Indonesian Action Star Iko Uwais Is Now Kicking Ass Behind the Camera
'The Raid' star has teamed with producer Ryan Santoso to form Jakarta-based production banner Uwais Pictures and is shopping two flicks at Berlin's market, one of which he directed: "It's a dream come true."
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Berlin: French Film Giant MK2, Letterboxd Team up
Mk2 says the partnership "opens up opportunities to local distributors and brands who are seeking out Letterboxd’s highly engaged film-loving audience."
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Berlin: Norwegian Creature Feature ‘Kraken’ Sells to Samuel Goldwyn Films for North America
Set for release in late 2025 and directed by Pål Øie, the action film brings to life Nordic folklore's most fearsome sea monster.
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