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NDTV
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
BAFTA, Cannes Nominee Radhika Apte-Led Sister Midnight To Release In Theatres On This Date
Mumbai (Maharashtra): The 78th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominee Sister Midnight starring Radhika Apte in the lead role is set to release in the theatres on May 23, 2025. The film was written and directed by Karan Kandhari and produced by Alastair Clark, Anna Griffin, and Alan McAlex. Apart from Radhika Apte, the film also stars Ashok Pathak, Chhaya Kadam, Smita Tambe, and Navya Sawant. Nominated for Outstanding British Debut at this year's BAFTA, Sister Midnight was one of the most talked-about titles at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Golden Camera award and in Directors' Fortnight. Also nominated for four British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), Sister Midnight won Best Picture in the Next Wave Award at Austin's Fantastic Fest and was warmly received at festivals across the globe. As per the press note by the makers of the film, the synopsis of the movie states, "Newly married, Uma (Radhika Apte) sets out to adjust to life with her husband, Gopal (Ashok Pathak). Living in a small room together in Mumbai, life isn't easy for her, especially when Gopal disappears for hours on end, leaving her without money. Grudgingly, she learns to cook, with the help of neighbour Sheetal (Chhaya Kadam). But things change for the disgruntled Uma after attending the wedding of Gopal's cousin. Bitten by a mosquito, she begins to feel sick, as she grows pale and thin. Gradually, she experiences a ravenous thirst for the blood of animals. Yet as others fear her, Uma must learn to embrace this transformation or face extinction," as quoted in a press note. The director, Karan, also shared the idea of his inspiration for the film. "It started from just the idea of what happens the very first morning in an arranged marriage when the wife wakes if the guy goes to work and she's just there and you have no manual to do this. It's really just about the fact that there is no manual for anything in life," said Karan as quoted in a press note. He credits the legendary silent movie star Buster Keaton as a major influence. "He was one of my heroes because he could do so much with these subtle facial gestures. And just beyond that, as a filmmaker, what he could do with a restricted frame and the body language and my humour," said Karan as quoted in a press note. Sister Midnight is the directorial debut of Karan Kandhari.
Belfast Telegraph
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Baftas ‘truly sorry' after family of NI Eurovision star is left ‘disappointed' at her snub from memorial list
The family of a Northern Ireland-born entertainer has received an apology after Clodagh Rodgers was not named in the memorial section of the Bafta Television Awards this year. A spokesperson for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts said they were 'truly sorry' after the family of Rodgers expressed their upset over the omission.
Daily Maverick
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Maverick
The red carpet looks at the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards
The British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA) were held on Sunday evening, 11 May, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Below are a selection of the looks the attendees wore. Lisa Hoffman (R) and guest attend the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) Adelayo Adedayo poses inside the Winners Room at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) Ally Macintosh and Georgina Forsyth-Read attend the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) Sam McAllister attends the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) British actor Floella Benjamin attends the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards at the Royal Festival Hall in London, Britain, 11 May 2025. The ceremony is hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). EPA-EFE/TOLGA AKMEN Khalid Abdalla attends the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by). DM
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ukrainian war documentary wins BAFTA award
The documentary Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods has won the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA TV Award) for Best Single Documentary. Source: Bafta Details: The film follows Ukrainian service members of the 210th Separate Special Battalion Berlingo. A company of infantrymen in the east, near Kupiansk, confronts Russian forces: "This is an extraordinary portrait of lives compromised by the turmoil of a bloody war, filmed by Ukrainian soldiers. Their mission is to defend a railway line, a key strategic asset that, if captured, will enable Russia to mount a direct attack on Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkiv." The film primarily features recordings from the infantrymen's body cameras. The events unfold over seven weeks during the autumn of 2023. The film, commissioned by BBC Two, was directed by Jamie Roberts. In 2022, Roberts won an Emmy Award for the documentary Escape from Kabul. He also directed the films Four Hours at the Capitol, Vjeran Tomic: The Spider-Man of Paris, and The Jihadis Next Door. The British documentary is similar in format to Ukrainian director Oleh Sentsov's film Real, which chronicles the operations of one of the assault brigades in which Sentsov serves. In the summer of 2023, the brigade participated in a counterattack against Russian forces. Their infantry fighting vehicle is destroyed, and the director, along with his brothers-in-arms, takes cover in a nearby trench. A camera accidentally recorded 90 minutes of the chaos of war, which is difficult to comprehend and even harder to influence. As noted by the film's production team, Real has no editing or special effects, capturing a raw sense of life at the front. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Countdown to the papal conclave by streaming Oscar-winning movie Conclave on Amazon Prime
Countdown to the papal conclave by streaming Oscar-winning movie Conclave on Amazon Prime Amazon Prime members can stream the timely film on Prime Video. The papal conclave, tasked with selecting a new pope after the untimely death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, will begin meeting on Wednesday, May 7. Who will be the new pope? Over 130 cardinals will make that decision. In the meantime, you can sit back and watch the Oscar-winning 2024 film on this exact phenomenon. The 2016 book 'Conclave' written by Robert Harris was brought to the big screen in October 2024 and earned an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. You can decide how accurate you think the movie 'Conclave' is, but it might at least help you understand what's taking place in international headlines this week. Here's what you need to know about how to stream 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime. Watch 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime How to watch the Oscar-nominated film Conclave All Amazon Prime members can now stream 'Conclave' at no additional cost on Prime Video, and non-Prime members can sign up for one week of Prime for just $1.99 to watch the film. More: Is an Amazon Prime membership worth it? Here's what you need to know 'Conclave' is a period drama revolving around the Vatican. In particular, the film follows Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, played by Ralph Fiennes, as he participates in one of society's oldest and most secretive events: the selection of a new pope. As Cardinal Lawrence organizes a group of cardinals tasked with the selection, he ends up uncovering secrets and scandals of the Roman Catholic Church. The film is starring Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes, Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellinni and John Lithgow as Cardinal Joseph. 'Conclave' was released to theaters in October 2024, and has grossed nearly $100 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. You can stream 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime today. What awards was 'Conclave' nominated for at the Oscars? 'Conclave' was nominated for eight total Academy Awards, it won just one for Best Adapted Screenplay. Here's a look at all of those nominations: Best Motion Picture Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Ralph Fiennes Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Isabella Rossellini Best Adapted Screenplay Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score) Best Achievement in Film Editing Best Achievement in Production Design Best Achievement in Costume Design What other awards has 'Conclave' won? 'Conclave' has already racked up an impressive award show resume. The period drama was nominated for 12 total British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards. It took home four of those: Best Film, Outstanding British Film of the Year, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing. The film was nominated for 11 total Critics' Choice Awards, and took home the awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Acting Ensemble. It won a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay, which was the film's only win out of six nominations. 'Conclave' had only two nominations for the Screen Actors Guild awards, but it took home one of the top awards of the night for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Watch 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime
