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Heysel 85
Heysel 85, Teodora Ana Mihai’s latest feature, revisits one of the most painful chapters in European football history:…
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Published articles
Cinema & TV
“You never know what’s going to catch on”: John Cleese, Famke Janssen and more at Mediterrane Film Festival 2026
The fourth edition of the Mediterrane Film Festival has just concluded in Valletta, confirming its status as Southern…
By Laura Della Corte
Cinema & TV
“You can no longer be a blockbuster without being in IMAX”: Greg Foster reflects on the evolution of cinema at Mediterrane Film Festival 2026
The trajectory of the modern movie-going experience has been defined by a constant search for the “next big…
By Laura Della Corte
Movie
Florence Korea Film Fest 2026: The Mutation
There's undeniable power in cinema that confronts societal prejudices without resorting to melodrama or heavy-handed messaging. Korean director…
By Laura Della Corte
Cinema & TV
“I just focused on expressing reality”: Yang Jong-hyun on People and Meat at Florence Korea Film Fest 2026
Director Yang Jong-hyun's poignant drama, People and Meat, opened the Florence Korea Film Fest 2026, captivating the Florentine…
By Laura Della Corte
Cinema & TV
“Everything began with their ambition and their desire”: Lee Hwan on Project Y at Florence Korea Film Fest 2026
The Upcoming had the privilege of interviewing director Lee Hwan at the Florence Korea Film Fest 2026, where…
By Laura Della Corte
Cinema & TV
“I was paying more attention to the message I wanted to convey than to Florence itself”: Lee Chang-yeol on Florence Knockin’ on You at Florence Korea Film Fest 2026
During the Florence Korea Film Fest 2026, The Upcoming had an insightful conversation with director Lee Chang-yeol about…
By Laura Della Corte
Cinema & TV
“I try to capture the aspects of society itself”: Yeon Sang-ho on The Ugly at Florence Korea Film Fest 2026
Yeon Sang-ho, acclaimed Korean director, was a guest of honour at the Florence Korea Film Fest 2026, and…
By Laura Della Corte
Berlinale
“I want everybody to have a discussion”: Mohammed Hammad on Safe Exit at Berlin Film Festival 2026
At Berlin Film Festival 2026, we spoke with director and screenwriter Mohammed Hammad about his poignant film, Safe…
By Laura Della Corte
Berlinale
“I want to be political because we’re living in a time that calls for conscience – and for political films”: Ilker Çatak on Yellow Letters at Berlinale 2026
Powerful drama, Yellow Letters, has captivated audiences and critics alike, securing the prestigious Golden Bear at the Berlinale…
By Laura Della Corte