Now playing Next Culture news Isabelle Huppert on the threats facing cinema prior to Venice Festival “To me, they’re instrumental,” says Isabelle Huppert regarding film festivals. Huppert leads the jury at this year’s Venice Film Festival, which starts this Wednesday. 26/08/2024
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Now playing Next Hungary Sziget Festival aims to break down disability taboos A venue at Budapest's Sziget Festival aims to raise awareness of disabilities through various activities that simulate what it's like to live with them. 12/08/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news 30 years of Sziget: Festival kicks off with Kylie Minogue Hundreds of nationalities gather in the heart of Budapest – as the 30th edition of Sziget festival kicks off today. 07/08/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news What awards and festivals have prizes for children's films? Films that have a certificate rating of U, PG or 12A will be eligible for the new award. 05/08/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news The 1975 sued for €2.2million by Malaysian festival over LGBTQ protest The festival organisers have filed a suit, citing that the band’s infamous same-sex kiss led the festival to be forced to shut down last summer. 31/07/2024
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