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RTHK
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTHK
'It Was Just an Accident' wins the Palme d'Or
'It Was Just an Accident' wins the Palme d'Or Filmmaker Jafar Panahi poses with the Palme d'Or award. Photo: AFP Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday for his revenge thriller 'It Was Just an Accident". Panahi's win put him in rare company. He's now won Cannes' Palme d'Or, Venice's Golden Lion (for 'The Circle') and Berlin's Golden Bear (for 'Taxi'). Only three other filmmakers have done that: Henri-Georges Clouzot, Michelangelo Antonioni and Robert Altman. The Grand Prix, or second prize, was awarded to Joachim Trier's Norwegian family drama 'Sentimental Value,' his lauded follow-up to 'The Worst Person in the World.' Kleber Mendonça Filho's Brazilian political thriller 'The Secret Agent" won two big awards: best director for Filho and best actor for Wagner Moura. The jury prize was split between two films: Óliver Laxe's desert road trip 'Sirât " and Mascha Schilinski's German, generation-spanning drama 'Sound of Falling.' Best actress went to Nadia Melliti for 'The Little Sister,' Hafsia Herzi's French coming-of-age drama. The Belgian brothers Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne, who are two-time Palme d'Or winners, won best screenplay for their latest drama, 'Young Mothers.' Its their ninth prize in Cannes. The festival's award for best first film, the Camera d'Or, went to Hasan Hadi for 'The President's Cake,' making it the first Iraqi film to win an award at the festival. (AP)
Euronews
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault on a 2021 film set
The Venice Architecture Biennale, one of the most prestigious events in the world of architecture, has officially launched. Taking place every two years, countries from around the globe are invited to showcase their most innovative and thought-provoking ideas about architecture in national pavilions - this time around the theme of 'Intelligens: Natural. Artificial. Collective.' This year, the Bahrain Pavilion, located in the historic Artiglierie of the Arsenale, has won the coveted Golden Lion award for Best National Participation with its installation titled "Heatwave". Suspended above a relaxed public seating area, Heatwave features a hovering square-shaped ceiling supported by chains from a central column. More than just a visual spectacle, the structure offers climate-responsive cooling, designed to make public space more habitable in a period of intensifying heatwaves. Engineered by Mario Monotti with thermomechanical input from Alexander Puzrin, the installation explores modular climate infrastructure. While a geothermal well and solar chimney were originally proposed to create a self-sustaining microclimate, excavation wasn't feasible at the Biennale site - so mechanical ventilation was used instead to simulate the architect's intended cooling effect. Accepting the award, pavilion commissioner Shaikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa noted, "The term heatwave is a very common term we hear in the media, in news and even amongst our conversations at home. It is a stress to our urban centres and local communities, and the pavilion aimed to address those issues through an innovative technique." Two other standout pavilions were also acknowledged by the jury. The Holy See's 'Opera aperta' showcase, housed in a deconsecrated Venetian church in the Castello district, received a special mention for transforming the space into an evolving site of collective care, restoration, and dialogue, inspired by Italian philospher Umberto Eco's 1962 book "Open Work (Opera aperta)". Part construction site, part community centre - over seven months, it will host restoration workshops, shared meals, and music rehearsals, bringing together international architects, local artisans, students, and social collectives. And rather than concealing damage, the team will carefully trace the building's cracks, mold, and weathering - viewing them not as flaws, but as evidence of life, history, and possibility. The British Pavilion also earned a special mention for its powerful examination of architecture and its links to colonisation. Titled 'GBR: Geology of Britannic Repair', the exhibition is a UK-Kenya collaboration led by curators Kabage Karanja and Stella Mutegi (Cave_bureau, Nairobi), Owen Hopkins, and Professor Kathryn Yusoff, and seeks to explore whether architecture can shift from being an extractive force to one of repair and restitution. "With the Great Rift Valley as the exhibition's geological and conceptual focus, we have brought together a series of installations that propose 'other architectures' defined by their relationship to the ground, their resistance to conventional, extractive ways of working, and that are resilient in the face of climate breakdown and social and political upheaval" says the curatorial team. The Venice Architecture Biennale runs until 23 November 2025. A Paris court today has found actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of having sexually assaulted two women on a 2021 film set, giving him an 18-month suspended prison sentence. The actor, 76, has been convicted of having groped a 54-year-old costume designer and a 34-year-old assistant during the filming of Jean Becker's Les Volets Verts. Depardieu, who has denied the accusations, didn't attend today's hearing. The actor was also slapped with the additional penalty of a two-year disqualification from standing for election, as well as registration in the national automated database of sexual offenders. In addition to non-material damages, Depardieu has been ordered to pay both women the sums of €1,000 and €2,000 for secondary victimisation. No fine of €20,000 as requested by the public prosecutor, however. "I hope this is the end of impunity for an artist in the film industry," stated Carine Durrieu-Diebolt, the lawyer of one of the victims. "With this decision, we can no longer say (that Gérard Depardieu) is not a sexual abuser," she added. "My thoughts are with the other victims who are under the statute of limitations and with the four victims who took the stand." Depardieu will appeal against his conviction for sexual assault, his lawyer Jérémie Assous announced after the hearing. The case is widely seen as a key post- #MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations of sexual misconduct involving prominent figures. During the four-day trial in March, Depardieu rejected the accusations, saying he's 'not like that.' He acknowledged that he had used vulgar and sexualized language on the film set and that he grabbed the set designer's hips during an argument, but denied that his behavior was sexual. Paris' public prosecutor had requested that Depardieu be found guilty and given an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a fine of €20,000. The prosecutor denounced the actor's 'total denial and failure to question himself.' Some figures in the French cinema world have expressed their support for Depardieu. Actors Vincent Perez and Fanny Ardant were among those who took seats on his side of the courtroom. Depardieu has been accused publicly or in formal complaints of misconduct by more than 20 women, but so far only the sexual assault case has proceeded to court. Some other cases were dropped because of a lack of evidence or the statute of limitations. The actor may have to face other legal proceedings soon. In 2018, actor Charlotte Arnould accused him of raping her at his home. That case is still active, and in August 2024 prosecutors requested that it go to trial. The 78th Cannes Film Festival kicks off today and every year, the world has its eyes on the red carpet, which is perhaps one of the most rigidly controlled red carpets in the world. This year, there's some change, as the festival has added a new stipulation: no nudity. While nudity was never previously endorsed at the festival, Cannes updated its dress policy to read that 'nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival.' While a no-shirt-no-service policy is standard in places far less glamorous than Cannes, the policy tweak has sparked widespread attention because of the recent trend of sheer and "nude dresses", much like Bianca Censori's controversial outfit at this year's Grammys. Asked for clarity on the policy, Cannes press officers said the festival 'made explicit in its charter certain rules that have long been in effect.' 'The aim is not to regulate attire per se, but to prohibit full nudity on the red carpet, in accordance with the institutional framework of the event and French law,' it said. Cannes also noted that 'voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theater are not permitted.' Still, skin has often been flashed at the French Riviera festival by celebrities like Bella Hadid, Naomi Campbell and Kendall Jenner, and dress policies have long been flouted by celebrities. For evening premieres at the Palais' Grand Théâtre Lumière, black tie and evening wear is required. Though not in recent years, Cannes security officials have sometimes turned away women for not wearing heels. The festival also banned selfies in 2018, as Cannes director Thierry Frémaux called them 'grotesque'. However, A-listers sometimes snap a quick photo on the Palais steps.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bahrain wins top prize at Venice Architecture Biennale with a pavilion tackling extreme heat
The Venice Architecture Biennale, one of the most prestigious events in the world of architecture, has officially launched. Taking place every two years, countries from around the globe are invited to showcase their most innovative and thought-provoking ideas about architecture in national pavilions - this time around the theme of 'Intelligens: Natural. Artificial. Collective.' This year, the Bahrain Pavilion, located in the historic Artiglierie of the Arsenale, has won the coveted Golden Lion award for Best National Participation with its installation titled "Heatwave". Suspended above a relaxed public seating area, Heatwave features a hovering square-shaped ceiling supported by chains from a central column. More than just a visual spectacle, the structure offers climate-responsive cooling, designed to make public space more habitable in a period of intensifying heatwaves. Engineered by Mario Monotti with thermomechanical input from Alexander Puzrin, the installation explores modular climate infrastructure. While a geothermal well and solar chimney were originally proposed to create a self-sustaining microclimate, excavation wasn't feasible at the Biennale site - so mechanical ventilation was used instead to simulate the architect's intended cooling effect. Accepting the award, pavilion commissioner Shaikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa noted, "The term heatwave is a very common term we hear in the media, in news and even amongst our conversations at home. It is a stress to our urban centres and local communities, and the pavilion aimed to address those issues through an innovative technique." Two other standout pavilions were also acknowledged by the jury. The Holy See's 'Opera aperta' showcase, housed in a deconsecrated Venetian church in the Castello district, received a special mention for transforming the space into an evolving site of collective care, restoration, and dialogue, inspired by Italian philospher Umberto Eco's 1962 book "Open Work (Opera aperta)". Part construction site, part community centre - over seven months, it will host restoration workshops, shared meals, and music rehearsals, bringing together international architects, local artisans, students, and social collectives. And rather than concealing damage, the team will carefully trace the building's cracks, mold, and weathering - viewing them not as flaws, but as evidence of life, history, and possibility. The British Pavilion also earned a special mention for its powerful examination of architecture and its links to colonisation. Titled 'GBR: Geology of Britannic Repair', the exhibition is a UK-Kenya collaboration led by curators Kabage Karanja and Stella Mutegi (Cave_bureau, Nairobi), Owen Hopkins, and Professor Kathryn Yusoff, and seeks to explore whether architecture can shift from being an extractive force to one of repair and restitution. "With the Great Rift Valley as the exhibition's geological and conceptual focus, we have brought together a series of installations that propose 'other architectures' defined by their relationship to the ground, their resistance to conventional, extractive ways of working, and that are resilient in the face of climate breakdown and social and political upheaval" says the curatorial team. The Venice Architecture Biennale runs until 23 November 2025.
Korea Herald
13-05-2025
- General
- Korea Herald
Architects across globe urge climate action at Venice Biennale
Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 brings together like-minded architects, engineers, artists proposing indigenous, nature-friendly solutions VENICE, Italy — Visitors confront darkness in a room filled with suspended air conditioners and water pools; the uncomfortable, stuffy and humid environment alerts people to the issues at stake without saying a word. The installation 'The Third Paradise Perspective' at the Venice Biennale 2025 calls for collective responsibility and action. 'Architecture has always been a response to climate — an act of shelter, survival and optimism. From the first primitive huts to the submerged foundations of Venice, human design has evolved in dialogue with nature. Today, that evolution is no longer a choice but a necessity: climate change is not a future scenario, but a present reality,' the text introducing the exhibition states Venice Biennale's 19th international architecture exhibition kicked off Thursday across Venice with the overarching theme of 'Intelligence. Natural. Artificial. Collective,' led by curator Carlo Ratti. The biennale's main exhibition at the Arsenale was joined by more than 750 architects, engineers, artists and climate scientists, marking the largest number of participants ever for a main exhibition. Curating on such a large scale was possible through the curatorial team's open call for participants who share similar concerns, according to the organizer. The Golden Lion award for the best national participation went to the Kingdom of Bahrain, one of the 66 national pavilions presented at the biennale. The national pavilion offered a viable proposal for extreme heat conditions, using the traditional passive cooling methods typical of the region and reminiscent of wind towers used in hot climates such as the Kingdom of Bahrain. 'Architecture must address the dual challenges of environmental resilience and sustainability. The indigenous solution can be deployed in public spaces and in locations where people must live and work outdoors in conditions of extreme heat,' the designers of the pavilion, led by curator Andrea Faraguna, explained. The South Korean exhibition "Little Toad Little Toad: Unbuilding Pavilion," curated by the Curating Architecture Collective, took its inspiration from the architecture of the space itself — how it was built, preserving the trees around the space and even their roots. South Korea's pavilion was constructed in the Giardini in 1995 and is the last permanent national pavilion built. 'The balcony tree was here in the corner of the space, designated for preservation during the design of the Korean Pavilion. The archival records of the pavilion show that the architects had to come up with a design to embrace the tree, which has since died and been removed," curator Chung Da-young told the press. The Spain Pavilion introduced projects by 16 studios that emphasize local, regenerative and low-carbon materials, naming the presentation "Architectures for Territorial Equilibrium." "Every time we construct a space, we deconstruct another elsewhere. Building and territory are thus intimately connected through a material bond. It is the responsibility of architects to ensure that this bond is a positive one," the text on the wall at the national pavilion reads. Qatar Museums showcased a two-part exhibition at the Giardini on the site of the future Qatar Pavilion and the ACP-Palazzo Franchetti located near the Accademia Bridge, exploring the architecture of the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia from the mid-20th century to today. 'As we continue to shape a cultural landscape of dialogue and exchange, this exhibition serves as a testament to Qatar's role in fostering a deeper understanding of our diverse architectural heritage,' said Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who serves as chair of Qatar Museums and is the daughter of Qatar's former ruling emir, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Along with the main exhibition and national pavilions, various exhibitions coincide with the biennale, bringing together renowned architects from around the world. The exhibition 'For All That Breathes on Earth: Jung Youngsun and Collaborators' at the SMAC San Marco Art Center marked one of the inaugural shows at the newly opened arts center at the heart of the Piazza San Marco. The exhibition centers on the projects by Jung Young-sun, a first-generation contemporary landscape architect and the first woman licensed as a land development engineer in Korea. It shows how the 84-year-old landscape architect advocated for resilience and sustainability in landscape design in collaboration with architects, biologists and urban planners. 'A lot of designers and landscape architects, they are trying to show their design a lot, but Jung's design is somehow quiet and natural,' said Pritzker Prize-winning British architect David Chipperfield, who appeared at the exhibition and collaborated with Jung in the Amorepacific Headquarters project in Seoul. The British architect restored the Procuratie, three connected buildings along the perimeter of the plaza, which now leases the space to the SMAC, and comprises 16 galleries. The design of another Pritzker laureate, French architect Jean Nouvel, for the new Foundation Cartier was also unveiled in Venice. It is expected to open in fall 2025.
Euronews
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Bahrain wins top prize at the Venice Architecture Biennale
The Venice Architecture Biennale, one of the most prestigious events in the world of architecture, has officially launched. Taking place every two years, countries from around the globe are invited to showcase their most innovative and thought-provoking ideas about architecture in national pavilions - this time around the theme of 'Intelligens: Natural. Artificial. Collective.' This year, the Bahrain Pavilion, located in the historic Artiglierie of the Arsenale, has won the coveted Golden Lion award for Best National Participation with its installation titled "Heatwave". Suspended above a relaxed public seating area, Heatwave features a hovering square-shaped ceiling supported by chains from a central column. More than just a visual spectacle, the structure offers climate-responsive cooling, designed to make public space more habitable in a period of intensifying heatwaves. Engineered by Mario Monotti with thermomechanical input from Alexander Puzrin, the installation explores modular climate infrastructure. While a geothermal well and solar chimney were originally proposed to create a self-sustaining microclimate, excavation wasn't feasible at the Biennale site - so mechanical ventilation was used instead to simulate the architect's intended cooling effect. Accepting the award, pavilion commissioner Shaikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa noted, "The term heatwave is a very common term we hear in the media, in news and even amongst our conversations at home. It is a stress to our urban centres and local communities, and the pavilion aimed to address those issues through an innovative technique." Two other standout pavilions were also acknowledged by the jury. The Holy See's 'Opera aperta' showcase, housed in a deconsecrated Venetian church in the Castello district, received a special mention for transforming the space into an evolving site of collective care, restoration, and dialogue, inspired by Italian philospher Umberto Eco's 1962 book "Open Work (Opera aperta)". Part construction site, part community centre - over seven months, it will host restoration workshops, shared meals, and music rehearsals, bringing together international architects, local artisans, students, and social collectives. And rather than concealing damage, the team will carefully trace the building's cracks, mold, and weathering - viewing them not as flaws, but as evidence of life, history, and possibility. The British Pavilion also earned a special mention for its powerful examination of architecture and its links to colonisation. Titled 'GBR: Geology of Britannic Repair', the exhibition is a UK-Kenya collaboration led by curators Kabage Karanja and Stella Mutegi (Cave_bureau, Nairobi), Owen Hopkins, and Professor Kathryn Yusoff, and seeks to explore whether architecture can shift from being an extractive force to one of repair and restitution. "With the Great Rift Valley as the exhibition's geological and conceptual focus, we have brought together a series of installations that propose 'other architectures' defined by their relationship to the ground, their resistance to conventional, extractive ways of working, and that are resilient in the face of climate breakdown and social and political upheaval" says the curatorial team. The Venice Architecture Biennale runs until 23 November 2025. A Paris court today has found actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of having sexually assaulted two women on a 2021 film set, giving him an 18-month suspended prison sentence. The actor, 76, has been convicted of having groped a 54-year-old costume designer and a 34-year-old assistant during the filming of Jean Becker's Les Volets Verts. Depardieu, who has denied the accusations, didn't attend today's hearing. The actor was also slapped with the additional penalty of a two-year disqualification from standing for election, as well as registration in the national automated database of sexual offenders. In addition to non-material damages, Depardieu has been ordered to pay both women the sums of €1,000 and €2,000 for secondary victimisation. No fine of €20,000 as requested by the public prosecutor, however. "I hope this is the end of impunity for an artist in the film industry," stated Carine Durrieu-Diebolt, the lawyer of one of the victims. "With this decision, we can no longer say (that Gérard Depardieu) is not a sexual abuser," she added. "My thoughts are with the other victims who are under the statute of limitations and with the four victims who took the stand." Depardieu will appeal against his conviction for sexual assault, his lawyer Jérémie Assous announced after the hearing. The case is widely seen as a key post- #MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations of sexual misconduct involving prominent figures. During the four-day trial in March, Depardieu rejected the accusations, saying he's 'not like that.' He acknowledged that he had used vulgar and sexualized language on the film set and that he grabbed the set designer's hips during an argument, but denied that his behavior was sexual. Paris' public prosecutor had requested that Depardieu be found guilty and given an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a fine of €20,000. The prosecutor denounced the actor's 'total denial and failure to question himself.' Some figures in the French cinema world have expressed their support for Depardieu. Actors Vincent Perez and Fanny Ardant were among those who took seats on his side of the courtroom. Depardieu has been accused publicly or in formal complaints of misconduct by more than 20 women, but so far only the sexual assault case has proceeded to court. Some other cases were dropped because of a lack of evidence or the statute of limitations. The actor may have to face other legal proceedings soon. In 2018, actor Charlotte Arnould accused him of raping her at his home. That case is still active, and in August 2024 prosecutors requested that it go to trial.
