Cannes

Na Hong-jin has not released a film since The Wailing in 2016. His return, Hope, opens in the US on 9 September on the biggest budget in Korean cinema history — and has so far taken less money at home than the film he made for a fraction of the price.

Will Smith stuns fans by naming a classic war epic as his all-time favourite film, and opens up about his admiration for Humphrey Bogart and the legendary Casablanca.

Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed thriller No Other Choice was left out of the Oscars, despite critical praise. What’s behind the Academy’s decision, and does it reveal a deeper issue with how awards are handed out?

Gael García Bernal shares the moment a classic film shifted his perspective on storytelling, revealing the deep impact it had on his creative journey.

A Brazilian actor’s gripping performance in The Secret Agent stirs up the 83rd Golden Globes, setting a new benchmark for international talent.

The Secret Agent’s big win at the Critics’ Choice Awards left fans fuming after the film’s director was handed the trophy in a way that many called disrespectful. Find out what happened and why it’s causing such a stir.

After the flop of New York, New York, Martin Scorsese hit rock bottom, but that dark chapter set the stage for his creative comeback with Raging Bull.

Wagner Moura, known for Narcos and The Secret Agent, opens up about his four favourite films, each a standout from world cinema. Discover which classics made his list.

Stellan Skarsgård opens up about the discomfort of filming karaoke scenes in a BBC crime drama, shedding light on the less glamorous side of his acting journey.

Carl Erik Rinsch, best known for directing 47 Ronin, has been convicted in a high-profile fraud case involving Netflix. Discover the details behind the filmmaker’s legal troubles and career twists.