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Broadcast Pro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
‘Sudan, Remember Us' wins Audience Award at FCAT 2025
The film depicts the 2019 overthrow of Sudanese leader Omar Al-Bashir and the subsequent civil war that followed. The documentary Sudan, Remember Us, directed by French journalist-turned-filmmaker Hind Meddeb, has won the TV5Monde Plus Audience Award at the 22nd African Film Festival of Tarifa-Tangier (FCAT 2025), marking a major recognition for the powerful portrait of Sudanese youth resistance. The film originally premiered on August 30, 2024, in the Giornate degli Autori section at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. It follows the lives of five young Sudanese revolutionaries—Shajane, Maha, Muzamil, Rufaida and Khattab—as they confront authoritarian rule through political and artistic expression. Through poems, chants, and unwavering activism, the film paints a collective portrait of a generation determined to fight for freedom in Khartoum. The narrative traces their journey from the historic 57-day sit-in at the Army headquarters to the June 3, 2019, massacre, the 2021 military coup, and the outbreak of war that ultimately pushed them into exile. The documentary not only highlights personal and political resilience but also sheds light on the broader context of military violence in regions like Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile. Produced by Abel Nahmias of Echo Films, Michel Zana and Alice Ormières of Blue Train Films, and Tao Guiga of My Way, the France-Tunisia co-production amplifies the voices of a generation seeking justice and change, bringing their struggle to a global audience.
The South African
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston
A man accused of crashing his vehicle through the gates of Jennifer Aniston's Bel Air home has been charged with felony stalking and vandalism, Los Angeles prosecutors confirmed on Thursday. Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, of New Albany, Mississippi, allegedly began harassing the Friends star in March 2023, sending her unwanted voicemail, email, and social media messages. On Monday afternoon, he reportedly drove his grey Chrysler PT Cruiser through the front gate of Aniston's home, causing major damage. Aniston, 56, was at home during the incident. A security guard intervened on the driveway and detained Carwyle until police arrived and arrested him, according to the LAPD. Prosecutors have added an aggravating circumstance of the threat of great bodily harm. Carwyle is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, and if convicted, he faces up to three years in prison. District Attorney Nathan Hochman condemned the act, saying: 'Stalking is a crime that can quickly escalate from harassment to dangerous, violent actions.' Aniston has not publicly commented on the incident, and no injuries have been reported. She previously dealt with a similar case in 2010, obtaining a restraining order against another stalker. Jennifer Aniston is an American actress, producer, and businesswoman best known for her role as Rachel Green on the iconic television sitcom 'Friends' (1994–2004). Her performance earned her a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Rachel became a cultural icon, and the show itself remains one of the most popular TV series globally. Film Roles : Aniston has starred in numerous successful romantic comedies and dramas, including: Marley & Me (2008) The Break-Up (2006) Horrible Bosses (2011) We're the Millers (2013) The Morning Show (2019–present), for which she received critical acclaim and award nominations. : Aniston has starred in numerous successful romantic comedies and dramas, including: Producer : She co-founded the production company Echo Films in 2008. : She co-founded the production company in 2008. Public Image : Aniston has long been a staple of Hollywood media, known for her beauty, fashion influence, and high-profile relationships (including her marriage to actor Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005). : Aniston has long been a staple of Hollywood media, known for her beauty, fashion influence, and high-profile relationships (including her marriage to actor Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005). Philanthropy: She supports several charities and causes, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Stand Up to Cancer. She remains a prominent figure in both television and film and is widely regarded as one of the most influential and recognisable actresses in the world. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
