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Paolo Bertolin is a film programmer, writer and producer. He has been part of the programming team of Venice Film Festival since 2008. In 2019, he also joined the selection committee of Cannes ‘Directors’ Fortnight’. Since 2016, he is the Artistic Consultant of Locarno Open Doors. He has worked for several international film festivals and institutions, including...
Capturing the unseen
In a world where images have the power to transcend time and sear themselves into our collective memory, few photographs have achieved the level of impact as Nick Ut’s iconic “Napalm Girl” image. The lensman behind this arresting snapshot, Huynh Công Út, professionally known as Nick Ut, is more than just a photographer – he is a witness, a storyteller, and an agent of...
An intimate conversation with the creative force behind ‘Touched’:
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary auteur cinema, few filmmakers dare to explore the depths of human emotion and passion as fearlessly as Claudia Rorarius. With her second feature film, “Touched,” she has proved her creative prowess and cinematic vision, earning significant recognition by securing prestigious Pardo award for the Best performance for Ísold...
Southeast Asian triumph: ‘Dreaming & Dying’ takes double honour at 76 Locarno Film Festival
Nelson Yeo’s debut feature “Dreaming & Dying” has garnered significant recognition, winning two awards at the recently concluded 76th Locarno Film Festival. The Singaporean film stands out as the first Southeast Asian production to secure the prestigious Golden Leopard for Concorso Cineasti del presente, an honour exclusively bestowed upon first or second-time feature...
Exclusive Interview with Artistic Director of the 76 Locarno Film Festival:
Amidst the bustling energy just two days before the grand closing ceremony of the 76th Locarno Film Festival, Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro, took a moment from his packed schedule to sit down for an exclusive Zoom interview with the Sunday Observer. This year’s Locarno Film Festival had showcased an array of films spanning genres and styles, making it a captivating...
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Film review
Ponniyin Selvan PS 2, a sequel to Ponniyin Selvan PS 1, is now being screened worldwide. Ponniyin Selvan PS 1 received mixed...
America Sri Lanka Photographic Art Society Los Angeles (ASPAS), in association with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los...
A tribute to a great human being Ananthawuu kiranasalaa, the tranquillizer that lulled Great many a grief-strikened youngsters of...
Art news
New Ink Forum is a non-affiliated and independent literature forum for newly-published Sri Lankan English writing organised...
The truth behind obscene publications
Throughout the years, we have seen and heard a lot about women being used as a sex object in different levels through art, media...
With the relaxation of travel restrictions reopening of theatres, filmmaker Asoka Handagama’s theater production A Death in an...
Art news
No matter how complex society is, no matter how technologically advanced, no matter how much new knowledge was gained, the role...
Art news
To illuminate the creative path for aspiring youngsters aimed at turning them into independent, talented and free-thinking...
The Geoffrey Bawa Trust on Open Sundays to view The Gift; an installation of six site-specific works at Lunuganga. The gardens...
Solo Exhibition of Photography by K.J.K. Sampath Peiris will be held at the Lionel Wendt Gallery on March 7 and 8 from 9am...
ART Exhibition BY Ravi Kalubowilage
Ravi Kalubowilage’s art exhibition on the 1st floor of Lionel Wendt Art Centre from February 21 to 23. ...
At Lunuganga TrustOpen Sunday On February 16 at 10 a.m.Please join the Geoffrey Bawa Trust on Open Sundays to view The Gift; an...
SAMEERA KALUPAHANAParadise Road Galleries, The Gallery Café, 2 Alfred House Road, Colombo 3From February 7 to March 6Preview...
Making a sincere attempt to bring an unimagined and unexplored treasure trove of modern Sinhala literature to the English reading...
“If you leave me now you’ll take away the biggest part of meNo baby please don’t goAnd if you leave me now you’ll take away the...