Documentary film festival opens Two films were shown on Thursday in Hà Nội to open the European – Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival. 

French Oscars usher in reforms in response to sexism row

The French equivalent of the Oscars announced changes to ensure gender equality on Thursday, five months after its entire board resigned amid accusations of sexism and calls for far-reaching-reform.

New Woody Allen film to open Spanish film festival Woody Allen's new romantic comedy Rifkin's Festival, is to open Spain's San Sebastian film festival in September, which will also be its  international premiere, organisers said Thursday.

French film personalities demand change at French Oscars More than 200 actors, producers, directors and movie personalities on Tuesday demanded "profound reform" of France's equivalent of the Oscars executive, the Cesar Academy, which they accused of being out of touch.

French directors guild to propose suspending Polanski

French film star Catherine Deneuve hospitalised after stroke French actress Catherine Deneuve, 76, has been admitted to hospital in Paris after suffering a mild stroke while filming her latest movie.

Filmmakers gather for autumn meeting

International prominent filmmakers will moderate various workshops on cinematography during Autumn Meeting, an international cinema event empowering young filmmakers in the region and providing opportunities for their projects.

French hunters take aim at director Besson for shielding deer French film director Luc Besson was taken to court in the northern Normandy region on Monday for refusing to allow hunters onto his land to shoot deer.

Michael Mann eyes ‘Heat 2’ film as book nears completion Michael Mann wants to make a big-screen sequel to Heat, the iconic movie that brought Hollywood legends Al Pacino and Robert De Niro together for the first time, the director has said.

Saigon Outcast to host National Day celebration The outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will celebrate the National Day with a screening and music event on September 7.