I Was Born This Way retraces the life of singer and activist Carl Bean who went on to found the Minority AIDS Project and the world’s first LGBTQ+ church for people of color.
Directed by Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard, the documentary recreates turning points in Bean’s life with the use of rotoscoping, adding a multidimensional aspect to his character.
With his unweavable faith and the unconditional support of his mother, Bean found the strength to overcome abuse and move ...
Résumé en français à la fin de l’article.
Film Syntax: How Four Masterpieces Reveal the Hidden Language of Cinema
Cinema speaks a language most viewers feel but rarely see.
In Film Syntax: An Examination of Four Classic Films, filmmaker and writer James W. Hawk explores how some of the most influential films in history construct meaning not simply through story, but through structure. Rather than focusing on plot summaries or cultural commentary, the ...
Robert Duvall made his film debut in 1962 with To Kill a Mockingbird. A decade later, in 1972, he left an indelible mark on cinema with his portrayal of the Consigliere to the fictional Corleone family in The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark masterpiece.
In 1979, he delivered one of the most iconic lines in film history — “I love the smell of napalm in the morning” — as Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore in Coppola’s Vietnam War epic Apocalypse Now.
Duva...
Filmakers Oliver Laxe, Jose María Goenaga y Aitor Arregui, Carla Simón, Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, Ion de Sosa, Eva Libertad, Gerard Oms, Gemma Blasco, Jaume Claret Muxart, Avelina Prat, Guillermo Galoe, Alvaro Longoria y Manuel Gómez Pereira; los intérpretes Nora Navas, Susana Abaitua, Ángela Cervantes, Jose Ramón Soroiz, Ma...
Fantastic Cinema
Fantastic Cinema - Feature films
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THE RETURN OF SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA, THE MAINTENANCE OF THE INCREASINGLY REMARKABLE CINEMA OF THE EASTERN REGION AND THE COLD OF NORWAY
The 46th edition of Fantasporto – Porto International Film Festival will be dominated by European cinema, with a strong Spanish presence showcasing the brilliance of its filmmakers, many of whom are multi-award winners and, from the East, particularly the People's Republic of China and Japan, where master as Eiji Uchida (...
FANTASFORUM/SPECIAL PROGRAM 2026
EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAM OF FANTASPORTO 2026
MEETINGS / DEBATES / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES / BOOK PRESENTATIONS
THE MOVIE TALKS
Specifically dedicated to film education, and taking advantage of the availability of some of the national and international guests of Fantasporto 2026, a program of lectures/debates/ workshops has been organized aimed at younger audiences, young filmmakers and film students. This progr...
The 46th edition of Fantasporto – Porto International Film Festival will be dominated by European cinema, with a strong presence from Spain, showcasing films that demonstrate the brilliance of its filmmakers, many of them multi‑award‑winning. From the East, there is a particular focus on the People’s Republic of China and Japan, where master Eiji Uchida (who will visit us) stands out with his latest film “Eternals”. Another highlight is the introduction&...
Following the path that led Fantasporto to international recognition, in 2026....73 countries submitted films for selection. From all continents, short and feature films arrived that well illustrate the major global concerns. After a long and difficult selection of more than 1000 films, the best examples and the best cinematic options were chosen. Of the 73 countries that tried their luck, 29 countries remained, whose films will be distributed across the competitive and non-competi...
The winners of the IFFR Pro Awards were announced for 2026 in a ceremony held at ‘de Doelen’ on Wednesday 4 February. The IFFR Pro Awards celebrate outstanding projects from the CineMart, Darkroom, Lightroom and Safe Harbour selections, recognising bold artistic vision, innovation and international collaboration at different stages of development.
The winners were selected from the 21 projects for the 43rd edition of CineMart, alongside 10 projects for the work-in-progres...
