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‘Happening’ Trailer: Audrey Diwan’s Venice Golden Lion Winner Arrives On U.S. Shores In May

February 19, 2022 10:15 am

A young woman finds herself facing a terrifying dilemma in “Happening.” The French film chronicles its main character, Anne, and the consequences surrounding her unplanned pregnancy. Faced with a lack of acces...

‘Happening’ Review: Sobering Drama Puts Back-Alley Abortions and Reproductive Warfare Under the Spotlight [Sundance]

Warren Cantrell

January 22, 2022 1:59 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

One part autobiographical exorcism, two parts social warning, and a double-serving of real-world body horror, “Happening” combines just a handful of elements into a potent force. A bracing lead performance pai...

France Picks ‘Titane’ As International Film Oscar Race Comes Into Focus

Gregory Ellwood

October 12, 2021 4:55 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

To suggest that France had an abundance of quality candidates for its International Film Oscar submission this year is beyond an understatement. The top three candidates included Céline Sciamma's Berlin premie...

Venice Film Festival Awards: ‘Happening,’ Jane Campion, Netflix Win Big

Matthew Monagle

September 11, 2021 3:47 pm

Festivals, News

Are you old enough to remember when Netflix was an underdog in international film festivals? When trepidation towards the future of film distribution was enough to keep streaming titles from winning in major f...

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