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Unifrance Reelects Gilles Pélisson as President as French Film and TV Promotion Org Expands Global Ambitions

• Gilles Pélisson reelected unanimously for a second three-year term as president of Unifrance, France's film and television promotion body
• Animation and international co-productions identified as key growth drivers for expanding French audiovisual content's global reach
• Organization continues leveraging institutional support and international festivals to boost visibility of French entertainment exports

Gilles Pélisson has been unanimously reelected as president of Unifrance for a second three-year term, extending his mandate at the helm of the French film and TV promotion body. The former TF1 Group chairman and CEO first took over the organization three years ago and has been working…

Pollock and inexperienced England bench backed against Springboks

Captain Jamie George has backed England's inexperienced replacement forwards to swing the match their way in the final quarter against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Venice Classics 2024: 19 Restored Masterpieces from Wajda, Rossellini, Polanski and Cinema’s Greats

• Venice Classics presents 19 newly restored films from legendary directors including Wajda, Rossellini, Buñuel, Corman, Cassavetes, and Hui
• Standout restorations include Wajda's "Ashes and Diamonds" (praised by Scorsese), Polanski's "Cul-de-sac," and Tinto Brass's "Deadly Sweet"
• The lineup spans postwar European cinema, political dramas, pop thrillers, and international works from the 1960s onward

The Venice Film Festival's Venice Classics program is presenting 19 newly restored films spanning decades of international filmmaking. The curated selection includes works by acclaimed directors such as Andrej Wajda, Rob

Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch

Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.