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On Jeju Island, centuries‑old female divers harvest the ocean’s bounty while protecting its fragile ecosystems. Their work underpins Korea’s seafood culture and offers a model for sustainable fisheries in a changing world.
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Danish‑Egyptian director May El‑Toukhy earned the Golden Lion for her post‑World War II thriller “Woman Unknown,” the sole female‑directed entry in competition. The win comes as Venice confronts criticism over its gender balance, with jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal highlighting the festival’s lack of women filmmakers.
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Jeremy Thomas, the award‑winning British film producer behind "The Last Emperor" and a string of international auteur films, died on Friday at his Oxfordshire home. His four‑decade career helped shape contemporary cinema through collaborations with directors such as Bernardo Bertolucci, David Cronenberg and Michael Haneke.
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Morocco’s sweet mint tea, once a humble Berber brew, now flows through every home and hospitality rite, stitching together centuries of culture. Its fragrant steam carries the story of a nation that turned a simple leaf into a symbol of generosity and identity.
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A Los Angeles federal jury on Friday found Grammy‑winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty of murder‑for‑hire, conspiracy and stalking resulting in death. The verdict ends a high‑profile trial tied to a 2022 shooting that killed a relative of fellow rapper Quando Rondo.
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The inaugural Ocean Way Festival, set to feature acts like The Killers, Olivia Dean, and Jack White in Santa Monica, has been canceled. The decision comes after significant beach erosion caused by Hurricane Marie rendered the event site unsafe.
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The sequel 'Practical Magic 2' has launched with robust preview numbers, positioning it to potentially dethrone 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' from its six-week reign atop the domestic box office. The film reunites original stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, with new additions Maisie Williams and Joey King, sparking cultural conversations around nostalgia and the film's artistic merit.
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Siân Heder's new drama, 'Being Heumann,' premiered as the opening night film of the 2026 Toronto Film Festival, drawing significant critical attention and early Oscar speculation. The film chronicles a pivotal moment in the disability rights movement through the activism of Judy Heumann.
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Emily St. John Mandel’s latest novel, *Exit Party*, turns a fractured 2031 America into a laboratory of porous time and doppelgängers. Critics are already debating whether its eerie ingenuity marks a new high point in her speculative oeuvre.
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Netflix has premiered 'Crew Girl,' a new young adult drama created by Vivian Lin, set in the competitive world of rowing. The series, starring Miku Martineau, has garnered a polarized critical response, frequently cited for fulfilling genre expectations without offering substantial innovation.
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Telekom Srbija is actively pursuing an ambitious strategy to transform the Serbian production landscape into a global force, with significant strides already visible in international distribution and industry recognition. This initiative aims to establish the telecommunications giant as a dominant production hub across the former Yugoslav region and beyond.
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Portland‑based studio Laika will debut its latest stop‑motion feature, 'Wildwood', as the opening night film of the American Film Institute’s 40th festival on Oct. 21. The screening marks the film’s first showing in the United States and underscores the studio’s continued presence at major cultural events.