Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Kirti Kulhari Makes Producer Debut With ‘Kinaare’ as Dharamshala Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded Lineup October 15, 2026 rifanmuazin Acclaimed actor Kirti Kulhari is stepping behind the camera for the first time as a producer with the upcoming feature film “Kinaare” (translated as “Shores”). The feature is set to…
Asian Art and Culture Two Decades of Excellence: Celebrating 20 Years of the Jameel Gallery at the V&A October 15, 2026 rifanmuazin This July, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in South Kensington reached a significant milestone, marking the 20th anniversary of the opening of The Jameel Gallery. Since its inauguration in…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Busan Film Festival Breakout ‘Beach Fictions’ Explores Fate, Agency, and Alternate Realities in a Captivating Debut October 14, 2026 rifanmuazin Fatalism, self-determination, and imagination all gently wrestle for control of the narrative in "Beach Fictions," an enchanting and subtly profound diptych that follows one young woman through two diverging versions…
Asian Art and Culture Two Decades of Art and Heritage: Celebrating 20 Years of the Jameel Gallery at the V&A October 14, 2026 rifanmuazin This July, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in South Kensington reached a significant cultural milestone, marking twenty years since the grand opening of the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art.…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts French Distributor Malavida Unveils Ambitious 2027 Lineup and Wang Chao Retrospective at Lyon’s MIFC October 14, 2026 rifanmuazin LYON, France — French independent distributor Malavida has made waves at this year’s International Classic Film Market (MIFC) in Lyon by acquiring the French theatrical rights to acclaimed Chinese filmmaker…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Isabelle Huppert Stars as an Industry Nobody in Marc Fitoussi’s Droll Film-Biz Comedy ‘All About Corinne’ October 14, 2026 rifanmuazin As one of the select few French actresses who has earned definitive-article status in her homeland—referred to routinely by the public and press as La Huppert, alongside the likes of…
Asian Art and Culture V&A East Launches Recruitment for 2027 Youth Collective: Shaping the Future of East London’s Cultural Landscape October 14, 2026 rifanmuazin The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is once again opening its doors to the next generation of cultural leaders, creatives, and critical thinkers. V&A East has announced that it is…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Review: A Baffling, High-Budget Chinese Blockbuster Blends Culinary Comedy with Geopolitical Absurdity October 13, 2026 rifanmuazin Not since Zhang Yimou’s acclaimed 2002 wuxia spectacle “Hero” has China secured an official Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature, and that notable dry spell is virtually guaranteed to…
Asian Art and Culture V&A East Launches Recruitment for 2027 Youth Collective: Shaping the Future of East London’s Cultural Landscape October 13, 2026 rifanmuazin The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has issued an open call for the next cohort of its V&A East Youth Collective, offering a unique opportunity for young people aged 16…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Live-Action ‘Moana’ Sets Disney+ Streaming Premiere Date Following Critical Praise October 13, 2026 rifanmuazin The voyage of Moana of Motunui is officially making the leap from the silver screen to home streaming devices later this season. Disney has announced that the much-discussed live-action adaptation…