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Davide Abbatescianni


2121 articles available in total starting from 12/09/2017. Last article published on 18/07/2025.

European writers protest in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America

European writers protest in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America

The gathering was staged outside of the Motion Picture Association of America’s European headquarters in Brussels  

17/05/2023 | Industry | Market | Europe/USA

Review: Jeanne du Barry

Review: Jeanne du Barry

CANNES 2023: After all the buzz and controversy around it, Maïwenn’s latest feature is a pleasant period drama and a decent opener of this year’s Cannes Film Festival  

17/05/2023 | Cannes 2023 | Out of Competition

Léo Teste • Sales agent, Film Constellation

Interview: Léo Teste • Sales agent, Film Constellation

“Our goal is to be a green-light partner for producers, allowing projects to materialise from script to film and reach the widest audience internationally”

The London- and Paris-based firm has developed an editorial policy based on promoting strong directorial voices along with fostering new talent  

15/05/2023 | /UK/France

Frida Kempff to direct period drama The Swedish Torpedo

Frida Kempff to direct period drama The Swedish Torpedo

The feature, toplined by Josefin Neldén, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard and Lisa Carlehed, is inspired by the life of Sally Bauer, the first Scandinavian to swim across the English Channel in 1939  

15/05/2023 | Production | Funding | Sweden/Estonia/Finland/Norway

Caroline de Chantérac • Expert, Screens of Tomorrow

Interview: Caroline de Chantérac • Expert, Screens of Tomorrow

“This movement keeps growing with new members and partners. Professionals based in any country are welcome”

We sat down with the French expert who spoke about the movement’s efforts to pursue inclusivity and sustainability in film and TV production  

12/05/2023 | Cannes 2023

Kathryn Kennedy • Producer, Kennedy Films

Interview: Kathryn Kennedy • Producer, Kennedy Films

“You become adept at wearing many hats”

The Irish producer, selected as one of this year’s Producers on the Move, talked to us about producing in Ireland and her new projects  

11/05/2023 | Producers on the Move 2023

Gross box office in the EU and the UK grew by 70% in 2022, but fell short of pre-pandemic average by 28%

Gross box office in the EU and the UK grew by 70% in 2022, but fell short of pre-pandemic average by 28%

According to the European Audiovisual Observatory report, the latest instalments of Top Gun, Avatar and Minions topped the Europe 28 charts in 2022, selling each over 30 million tickets  

11/05/2023 | Box Office | Europe

EFAD calls for “more ambition” in the implementation of the EU’s AVMS Directive

EFAD calls for “more ambition” in the implementation of the EU’s AVMS Directive

While acknowledging efforts made in terms of minimum quotas and obligations, the members of the organisation identified four potential areas for improvement  

11/05/2023 | Institutions | Legislation | Europe

Ten Latvian producers are heading to the Croisette with a raft of new projects

Ten Latvian producers are heading to the Croisette with a raft of new projects

Linda Krūkle and Inga Praņevska will take part in the Marché du Film’s Producers Network, whilst Dominiks Jarmakovičs will participate in this year’s Producers on the Move representing Latvia  

11/05/2023 | Cannes 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Artex Film to bring Femminile singolare and Gli anni belli to Cannes

EXCLUSIVE: Artex Film to bring Femminile singolare and Gli anni belli to Cannes

The Italian outfit is selling this seven-episode film dedicated to women, directed by eight filmmakers and starring Catherine Deneuve, alongside the Maria Grazia Cucinotta-led comedy  

10/05/2023 | Cannes 2023 | Marché du Film

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