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Mo Harawe makes history this Cannes with debut feature The Village Next To Paradise which is world premiering in Un Certain Regard as the first Somalian title to make it into Official Selection across the festival’s 77 editions.

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Somali Filmmaker Mo Harawe Makes History in Cannes With Intimate Family Drama ‘The Village Next to Paradise’

Christopher Vourlias After making waves on the festival circuit with a pair of heralded short films, Somali filmmaker Mo Harawe makes his auspicious feature debut at this year’s Cannes Film Festival with “The Village Next to Paradise,” which premieres May 21 in the French fest’s Un Certain Regard section — the first feature from the African nation ever to screen on the Croisette. An intimate family drama set in a windswept Somali fishing village, “Paradise” follows Mamargade (Ahmed Ali Farah), a single father working odd jobs to provide a better life for his son, Cigaal (Ahmed Mohamud Saleban). They’re joined by his sister, Araweelo (Anab Ahmed Ibrahim), who comes back to live with the duo after her divorce.

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The 24 countries with Foreign Office ‘no travel’ warnings where British tourists are ‘banned’

‘No travel’ warnings have been issued by the UK Foreign Office for 24 countries, which effectively means they are off-limits to UK travellers. On the list are some expected destinations as well as countries which may come as a surprise.

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Yul Vazquez Latest To Join Paul Greengrass Pic ‘The Lost Bus’

EXCLUSIVE: Yul Vazquez (Severance) has been tapped to star opposite Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera in Apple Original Films’ Camp Fire drama The Lost Bus from writer Brad Ingelsby and director Paul Greengrass, joining in an undisclosed role.

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Totem Films Boards Sales On Somali Cannes Un Certain Regard Title ‘The Village Next To Paradise’

EXCLUSIVE: French sales and production company Totem Films has boarded international sales on Somalia-set drama The Village Next To Paradise by Mo Harawe.

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‘Romeo & Juliet’ Star Francesca Amewudah-Rivers Backed by Over 800 Black Actors in Open Letter Condemning ‘Racist and Misogynistic Abuse’

Naman Ramachandran Over 800 Black women and non-binary actors have signed an open letter condemning the online racial abuse of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, who was recently cast as Juliet in a London West End production of “Romeo & Juliet” alongside Tom Holland. The letter, published in The Guardian on Wednesday, was the initiative of “Enola Holmes” actor Susan Wokoma and “Crowning Glory” playwright Somalia Nonyé Seaton. It reads, “When news of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers’ casting in Jamie Lloyd’s production of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ was announced so many people celebrated and welcomed this news.

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Black Actors Sign Letter Decrying “Twisted Ugly Abuse” Of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers After She Was Cast In ‘Romeo & Juliet’ With Tom Holland

Prominent Black actors including No Time to Die star Lashana Lynch and Enola Holmes’ Susan Wokoma have signed an open letter decrying the abuse faced by Francesca Amewudah-Rivers after she was cast in a West End theatre production of Romeo & Juliet.

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Frédéric Mitterrand Dies: Flamboyant, Controversial Former French Culture Minister With A Passion For Brad Pitt Was 76

Former French Culture Minister Frédéric Mitterrand, who was a high-profile and sometimes controversial figure on France’s cultural scene, died on Thursday at the age of 76, his family announced.

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Love Island host Maya Jama shares a rare snap of her mum and younger brother

Maya Jama has given fans an insight into her family life by sharing a rare picture of her lookalike mum, Sadie, and younger brother, Omar, with her 3.1 million Instagram followers.The 29 year old Love Island presenter, who hosted the BRIT Awards earlier this month, joined her sibling and mum as they celebrated Mother's Day this Sunday (10 March), having a laugh as Maya filmed her family from across the table. Both Omar and Maya bear a striking resemblance to their mum Sadie, who had Maya when she was just 18 years old, and one another.

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Sundance-Winning Director Cutter Hodierne’s SXSW-Bound ‘Cold Wallet’ Boarded by Blue Finch Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran U.K. sales and distribution outfit Blue Finch Films has boarded worldwide rights to thriller “Cold Wallet.” In the film, after losing everything in a cryptocurrency scam, a ragtag team of vigilante Redditors attempt to kidnap the kingpin who cheated them But when the home invasion takes a turn for the worst, they become victims in a sadistic game. The cast includes Raul Castillo (“Cassandro”), Melonie Diaz (“The First Purge”), Tony Cavalero (“The Righteous Gemstones”) Josh Brener (“Silicon Valley”) and Zoe Winters (“Succession”).

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Cannes Critics’ Week’s Next Step Residency Program Unveils Participants for 10th Edition (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Next Step, a program organized by Cannes Critics’ Week whose recent alumni include Molly Manning Walker (“How to Have Sex”), has unveiled the participants of its milestone 10th edition. Spearheaded by Thomas Rosso, a producer turned artistic director, the workshop selects emerging directors who have had their short films play at Cannes’ parallel section, Critics’ Week, and helps to develop their feature debuts.

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'The talent and energy here in Moss Side is really exciting'

Head teacher James Eldon has a message to deliver. He is immensely proud that his school has earned recognition with an educational accolade.

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Marrakech Unveils 25 Projects Selected For Atlas Workshops

The Marrakech International Film Festival has unveiled the 25 projects selected for the sixth edition of its industry-focused Atlas Workshops, aimed at nurturing emerging Moroccan, Arab and African talent.

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Dad who woke from coma forgot he had a son before finding out he was killed in crash

An injured dad woke from a coma and didn't remember he had an eight-year-old son - only to find out he had been killed in the same crash.

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WGA West Apologizes for ‘Tremendous Pain’ Caused by Its Silence on Israel Attack

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The Writers Guild of America West issued an apology to its members on Tuesday for the harm caused by its decision not to release a statement in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. The guild has faced withering criticism over the last week for failing to condemn the Hamas attacks, which took the lives of more than 1,400 people.

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Prince William And Kate Middleton Celebrate Cardiff Black History Month With Table Tennis

The Prince and Princess of Wales brought the royal flair to Black History Month as they paint Cardiff with a vibrant celebration, connecting with the Afro-Caribbean and African communities.

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New ‘RHONY’ Housewife Ubah Hassan on Her Intense Phone Fight With Erin Lichy: ‘She’s a S— Stirrer, Everybody Knows It’

McKinley Franklin editor SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episode 12 of “The Real Housewives of New York City” Season 14 now streaming on Peacock TV and airing on Bravo TV. Ubah Hassan is the breath of fresh air “The Real Housewives of New York City” needed. When Andy Cohen told Variety last yearthat its NYC-based “Real Housewives” franchise would be “rebooting and recasting” the series from scratch, the network took a huge leap of faith — before Season 14 of “RHONY,” no franchise had ever been stripped to the bone before. Though some of the new “RHONY” cast members are still in the limelight for vexed viewpoints, “RHONY” has found light in Hassan.

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Charity champ Khalid Raza is named our Scotland's Champion of 2023

Superhero Khalid Raza has changed the lives of more than 24,000 disabled people across the world by gifting them mobility and independence.

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Amanda Abbington's surprising decades long bond with Strictly co-star Layton Williams

Amanda Abbington has told how she has a decades-long bond with her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Layton Williams after working with him in one of his earliest roles. Sherlock star Amanda, 51, and Layton, 29, both had roles in the 2011 CBBC mini-series Postcode about a Somali boy and his family who move to London and are now set to be reunited in the Strictly ballroom. And although Amanda admits to being competitive and having her eye on the Glitterball trophy, she is tipping her old co-star, Bad Education's Layton, for the top spot in this year's BBC series.

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George Alagiah, Respected BBC Journalist and Presenter, Dies at 67

Naman Ramachandran Respected BBC journalist and presenter George Alagiah died of bowel cancer on July 24. He was 67. BBC director general Tim Davie said: “Across the BBC, we are all incredibly sad to hear the news about George. We are thinking of his family at this time. George was one of the best and bravest journalists of his generation who reported fearlessly from across the world as well as presenting the news flawlessly. He was more than just an outstanding journalist, audiences could sense his kindness, empathy and wonderful humanity. He was loved by all and we will miss him enormously.” Alagiah reported and presented for the BBC for more than three decades, presenting the BBC “News at Six” for the past 20 years. He was an award-winning foreign correspondent previously.

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George Alagiah Dies: BBC Newsreader Was 67

Veteran BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died aged 67, his agent has said.

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