One can see that the French Revolution never really ended in the 18th century…..it continues into our own, in terms of style, fashion and the arts. French film is continually re-inventing itself and finding new ways of expression in a 100-year-old art form. At this year’s London Film Festival, a section appropriately entitled French Revolutions showcases some of the cinematic trend-setters of the year.   With the obvious exception of the American and the ...

The Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival (FESTIVAL DO RIO), now in its 11th year, will take place from September 24th to October 8th, 2009, in and around the breathtakingly beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.In a joyous two-week celebration of cinema, films will be seen in cinemas, cultural centres, and in the open air on the world famous Copacabana Beach.FESTIVAL DO RIO is Latin America's largest film festival and gathering of industry executives. Last year, more than 300 productio...