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Leo Barraclough International Features EditorThe 39th edition of the Munich Film Festival, which runs June 23-July 2, will screen 120 films from 52 countries, including 35 world premieres, such as “Paloma” by Marcelo Gomes, one of several films in the festival that tackles the subject of trans identities.The three international competition sections will feature numerous highlights from the Cannes Film Festival, including “Corsage,” which opens the event. Vicky Krieps was honored in Cannes with the best actress award in the Un Certain Regard section for her performance as Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as “Sissi.” Four films come to Munich fresh from Cannes’ main competition: “Leila’s Brothers” by Iranian director Saeed Roustayi, about a family’s struggle for survival in an Iran economically weakened by Western sanctions and consumed by corruption; “Pacifiction” by Albert Serra, in which Benoît Magimel excels as a conflicted police commissioner; “The Eight Mountains,” directed by Charlotte Vandermeersch and Felix van Groeningen, a touching adaptation of Paolo Cognetti’s novel about a friendship forged in the spectacular natural environment of the Western Alps; and Hirokazu Kore-eda returns with “Broker,” which received the award for best acting performance in Cannes for Song Kang-ho.

Liverpool £30million for Sadio Mane, but only if he wins a hat-trick of Ballon d'Ors, has sparked another look at other strange contract clauses.Mane looks set to depart the Reds this summer, with Bayern his most likely destination. According to The Times, the Bundesliga champions have proposed paying a guaranteed fee of £23.5m, with another £6.5m to come if he wins the Ballon d'Or in each of the next three years.On first viewing, it appears to be an odd proposal and is one that Liverpool are said to have given short-shrift to.

Unhappy Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has issued a warning as he reiterates his desire to part ways with the German giants.

Arsenal have received a boost in their attempts to sign Serge Gnabry this summer - six years after deciding to let him go.The Germany international has grown into one of the most dynamic wingers in the world but could be available in the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old has just one year left on his contract at Bayern Munich and has yet to sign a new deal.That leaves the Bundesliga champions in a precarious situation, as they will not want to lose the forward for free next year.

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies has said he has "nothing to do" outside of his football training.The Canada international left his home country in 2019 to join the German giants. Since then he has enjoyed major success, winning the Champions League the following year and helping his nation qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.But life isn't all rosy for the 21-year-old, who opened up on the downsides of being a footballer on his Twitch channel. He said: "Life as a professional footballer is very cool, no doubt.

Jurgen Klopp as Sadio Mane's potential replacement, as the Senegal captain moves closer to completing a move to Bayern Munich.After Liverpool lost 1-0 to Real Madrid in the Champions League final, they were handed a further blow after it was discovered that Mane was keen to move on and seek a challenge elsewhere. Although lots of doubts had been raised about Mohamed Salah's future, it is Mane that could be the first to move on.However, Liverpool won't allow him to leave until they have found a potential replacement, and it looks as though Klopp has identified his man.

Liverpool ace Sadio Mane has reportedly agreed a three-year contract at Bayern Munich with talks now underway between the two clubs to finalise a transfer fee. The Senegalese forward, 30, is eyeing a new challenge after seeing his £393k-a-week wage demands rejected by the Reds hierarchy.

Rio Ferdinand's podcast co-host Stephen Howson has apologised after saying Ed Woodward was worse for Manchester United than the Munich air disaster.Mr Howson, who works with United legend Ferdinand on Vibe with Five, compared the impact which Woodward had in his near 10-year reign as executive vice-chairman to the fallout from the darkest day in the club's history, which saw eight players and three officials killed on February 6, 1958.Speaking on the Paddock Podcast, in a short clip which was widely shared on social media, he said: "I think where United are at the moment, f*** it I’m gonna say it on camera. I think Woodward was worse for us than Munich.

Jurgen Klopp has long been eager to keep Mane at the club, but Spanish outlet AS claims he has decided to leave. The forward has been one of Liverpool's key men this season, filling in through the middle after the arrival of Luis Diaz and still producing from the left wing.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp "agreed he would come to Bayern" back in 2008 before the deal later fell through.Klopp has since gone on to enjoy success at both Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, with whom he is set to contest his third Champions League final in five seasons on Saturday night. However, his career could have panned out differently had Bayern Munich's honorary president Uli Hoeness had got his way.Speaking to ntv, Hoeness explained: "We once agreed that he would come to Bayern.

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller wanted the fans to be involved in their trophy celebrations, and climbed the railings at the Allianz Arena to hand over the Meisterschale.The Bavarian giants have now one the trophy ten times in a row, since Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund side were the last team to stop them. But with fans back at full capacity after a difficult period, Muller wanted to make sure that the fans got their moment.Bayern lifted the trophy in front of a full stadium, but Muller quickly climbed the railings to hand it over to the fans.

Sadio Mane broke his silence on links to Bayern Munich after netting the goal which kept Liverpool within touching distance of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.Mane has been at the centre of speculation this week after Sky Germany claimed his agent met with Bayern's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic over the weekend. But he didn't let the reports affect him as he scored the winner in the 2-1 victory at Aston Villa on Tuesday (May 10).Naturally, the topic of his future at the club cropped up in the post-match interview.

Bayern Munich are ready to launch an approach for reported Manchester United target Konrad Laimer during the summer transfer window. Laimer has been a stand-out performer since moving to RB Leipzig from Red Bull affiliate RB Salzburg back in 2017.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorThe Playmaker Munich is launching sales in Cannes on the claustrophobic, real-time black comedy “Holy Shit!,” and have debuted the film’s international trailer. “Holy Shit!” will have its market premiere in Cannes on May 19.Scriptwriter and director Lukas Rinker has “created an ultimate worst-case scenario that feels relatable yet unimaginable at the same time,” The Playmaker Munich said.“Holy Shit!” won the Audience Award at its world premiere at the Hard:Line Film Festival this year, and was also shown at the Night Visions Film Festival and Fantaspoa, where it received an Honorable Mention for the “Best Blood (and Shit) Bath.”In the film, architect Frank (Thomas Niehaus) regains consciousness in a locked portable toilet on a construction site where a detonation is being prepared.

Bayern Munich's players have been blasted for jetting off to Ibiza just hours after a poor loss to Mainz over the weekend.The Bavarian side crumbled in the Bundesliga at the hands of mid-table Mainz with a 3-1 defeat. And Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus has branded the actions of the players as 'completely unacceptable', and would have taken 'tougher measures'.According to BILD, four players flew from Bavaria to the Spanish island: Thomas Muller, Kingsley Coman, Dayot Upamecano, and Bouna Sarr.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorMunich-based sales agency The Playmaker Munich is to handle international sales on Snakefilm’s mystery horror “The Black Spider,” which vividly portrays a gruesome world dominated by eerie demonic force.The film, written by Barbara Sommer and Plinio Bachmann, is directed by Markus Fischer.Set in Emmental in the 13th century, “The Black Spider” tells the story of the courageous young midwife Christine. As she returns to her home village to accompany a birth, she witnesses the cruel Teutonic Knights driving the villagers to their deaths.

Philipp Lahm admits it is likely Erling Haaland will move to the Premier League as his former club Bayern Munich look to stay competitive against their English rivals.

Hannibal has admitted he thinks Manchester United are 'the biggest club in the world'.

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has been left with egg on his face after underestimating the challenge Villarreal would pose in the Champions League. Bayern were dumped out of the competition in the quarter-finals on Tuesday night after a 1-1 draw in Germany sent Villarreal through 2-1 on aggregate.

Bayern Munich crashing out of the Champions League at the hands of Villarreal.The bizarre incident happened an hour or so after the game with the supporter clambering down from the stands and hobbling onto the grass to drunkenly serenade the empty stadium. He then tumbled over, gestured to the sky in celebration, and stumbled off into the night, apparently singing songs about Koln striker Anthony Modeste.

Manchester United scouts reportedly watched Arnaut Danjuma during Villareal's surprise victory against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.