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Randa Ali Traverses a Delicate Exploration of Memory and a Daughter’s Mourning of Her Estranged Father in ‘Mango’

Randa Ali’s 'Mango' depicts the delicate bonds between memory, loss, and the spaces that hold them, as a woman returns to her family house for the last time.

Film Festival

10 Shorts That Left Their Mark from the 48th Edition of Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival

DN returned to the world's largest short film festival to uncover 10 standout films from Clermont-Ferrand's expertly curated 48th edition programmes.

Film Festival

10 Shorts That Demand Attention From Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2025

DN plunged into the outstanding curation at the 47th edition of Clermont-Ferrand to highlight a selection of 10 favourites from this year's dynamic programmes.

Live Action

Fatherly Relationships Are Examined in Hervé Demers’ Tale of Identity & Immigration ‘The Name You Carry’

Director Hervé Demers joins us to discuss utilising the father/son relationship of his actors to add depth to their fictionalised on screen performances.

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