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Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s long awaited memoir titled Unfinished Is already making history and winning everyone in less than a week of its release. The critics and reader approved memoir chronicles Chopra’s childhood, facing racism during her teenage years in the US, winning Miss India and Miss World, and the challenges she faced while breaking grounds and making a career in Bollywood and Hollywood.
Receiving immense love from all across, Unfinished has become the best-selling book on Amazon in the US, India and the United Kingdom. In addition to this, even the audio book of the memoir has been trending on number 1 on the Amazon in the US. ‘Unfinished’ has also earned herself a spot in the top 100 best selling books at the online book store Barnes & Noble.
With the memoir already turning into a best seller in such a short span of time,...
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s long awaited memoir titled Unfinished Is already making history and winning everyone in less than a week of its release. The critics and reader approved memoir chronicles Chopra’s childhood, facing racism during her teenage years in the US, winning Miss India and Miss World, and the challenges she faced while breaking grounds and making a career in Bollywood and Hollywood.
Receiving immense love from all across, Unfinished has become the best-selling book on Amazon in the US, India and the United Kingdom. In addition to this, even the audio book of the memoir has been trending on number 1 on the Amazon in the US. ‘Unfinished’ has also earned herself a spot in the top 100 best selling books at the online book store Barnes & Noble.
With the memoir already turning into a best seller in such a short span of time,...
- 2/12/2021
- by Sunny Malik
- Bollyspice
As the very title of Priyanka Chopra's new book, Unfinished, implies, there's so much more that she's hoping to do with her life. But the multitalented 38-year-old, who after being crowned Miss World in 2000 became a huge star in her native India before making the leap to American film and TV, has quite the story to tell about how she made it this far—and the various obstacles that threatened to derail her ambitions along the way. Yet why release a book now, when, as she herself assures, her story is by no means complete? "It's probably the first time as an adult that I've felt the desire to look back and reflect on how I've gotten to this moment," Chopra...
- 2/9/2021
- E! Online
To say Priyanka Chopra Jonas has achieved a lot in her 38 years is an understatement. The Indian actress, producer and mogul has over 50 international and Hollywood film and television credits to her name already, on top of a Miss World title, her own production company, a haircare brand, a bewildering number of magazine covers, a husband to the envy of Jonas Brothers fans, over 60 million followers on social media and a Unicef Goodwill Ambassadorship, amongst a host of awards and accolades.
But on Tuesday, Chopra Jonas can add “published author” to an already stellar resumé when ...
But on Tuesday, Chopra Jonas can add “published author” to an already stellar resumé when ...
To say Priyanka Chopra Jonas has achieved a lot in her 38 years is an understatement. The Indian actress, producer and mogul has over 50 international and Hollywood film and television credits to her name already, on top of a Miss World title, her own production company, a haircare brand, a bewildering number of magazine covers, a husband to the envy of Jonas Brothers fans, over 60 million followers on social media and a Unicef Goodwill Ambassadorship, amongst a host of awards and accolades.
But on Tuesday, Chopra Jonas can add “published author” to an already stellar resumé when ...
But on Tuesday, Chopra Jonas can add “published author” to an already stellar resumé when ...
Out with the old and in with the new. Next month, Netflix is saying goodbye to another round of movies and TV shows that will be leaving the streaming service.
Films leaving Netflix include dramas Lila & Eve, Trespass Against Us, Alone in Berlin, A Walk to Remember, Saving Mr. Banks and Gran Torino, along with comedies such as A Bad Moms Christmas, The Other Guys, Easy A, Dolphin Tale 2 and Sleepover.
In the television sphere, shows departing the streamer include all five seasons of Bates Motel and collection one of Brave Miss World.
In time with the departure of old content, Netflix has announced a large slate of new ...
Films leaving Netflix include dramas Lila & Eve, Trespass Against Us, Alone in Berlin, A Walk to Remember, Saving Mr. Banks and Gran Torino, along with comedies such as A Bad Moms Christmas, The Other Guys, Easy A, Dolphin Tale 2 and Sleepover.
In the television sphere, shows departing the streamer include all five seasons of Bates Motel and collection one of Brave Miss World.
In time with the departure of old content, Netflix has announced a large slate of new ...
Out with the old and in with the new. Next month, Netflix is saying goodbye to another round of movies and TV shows that will be leaving the streaming service.
Films leaving Netflix include dramas Lila & Eve, Trespass Against Us, Alone in Berlin, A Walk to Remember, Saving Mr. Banks and Gran Torino, along with comedies such as A Bad Moms Christmas, The Other Guys, Easy A, Dolphin Tale 2 and Sleepover.
In the television sphere, shows departing the streamer include all five seasons of Bates Motel and collection one of Brave Miss World.
In time with the departure of old content, Netflix has announced a large slate of new ...
Films leaving Netflix include dramas Lila & Eve, Trespass Against Us, Alone in Berlin, A Walk to Remember, Saving Mr. Banks and Gran Torino, along with comedies such as A Bad Moms Christmas, The Other Guys, Easy A, Dolphin Tale 2 and Sleepover.
In the television sphere, shows departing the streamer include all five seasons of Bates Motel and collection one of Brave Miss World.
In time with the departure of old content, Netflix has announced a large slate of new ...
‘Pet Fooled’ Exclusive Clip: A Documentary on the Inner Workings of the Commercial Pet Food Industry
Many pet owners don’t quite understand the consequences of what they feed their dogs and how the commercial pet food industry is pumping their products full of unhealthy chemicals. The new documentary “Pet Fooled” investigates the inner-workings of the pet food industry and their multi-conglomerate owners. With the help of high profile veterinarians Dr. Barbara Royal and Dr. Karen Becker, the film explores all facets of an industry that has largely gone unchallenged. Watch an exclusive clip from the film below which explores how dog food went from being packed in metal cans to paper bags because of WWII and the modern processing of kibble.
Read More: Sundance Review: ‘Wiener-Dog’ is Todd Solondz’s Angriest Movie
The film is directed by Kohl Harrington. He previously directed the documentary “A Broken System,” about capital punishment in America and the various actors behind the scenes of the death penalty system. He...
Read More: Sundance Review: ‘Wiener-Dog’ is Todd Solondz’s Angriest Movie
The film is directed by Kohl Harrington. He previously directed the documentary “A Broken System,” about capital punishment in America and the various actors behind the scenes of the death penalty system. He...
- 1/20/2017
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
The second edition of the 'Women in Motion' program will take place in Cannes from May 11 to 22, 2016 at the 69th Festival de Cannes.
The year’s official poster is of Frances McDormand whose presentation at last year’s first edition illuminated gender bias practices within the film industry in the most captivating, funny and serious presentation of the several presentations given.
During her Talk on 22 May 2015, the actress addressed the impact gender discrimination had on budget negotiations for female filmmakers, the lack of money being one of the main issues faced within the industry. Frances McDormand made her point hit home:
"We don't need help, we need money. We don't need more initiatives; we need money."
"Women in motion - it's done! We are moving, we just need to catch up."
Read more on SydneysBuzz about the inaugural sessions of Women in Motion, Cannes 2015.
Launched jointly by Kering and the Festival de Cannes in 2015 as part of an official five year partnership, the 'Women in Motion' program celebrates women's talent in cinema. In keeping with the first edition, the 'Women in Motion' program will be comprised of its two founding pillars: the 'Women in Motion' Talks and the 'Women in Motion' Awards.
The Talks will be announced ahead of the Festival, and will highlight the contribution of women and discuss their role in the film industry.
In addition to the Talks, the first 'Women in Motion' Award will reward the exemplary contribution of a laureate to both the film industry and women's causes. The second Award will be attributed to one or several up-and-coming talents in the film industry, chosen from a shortlist of individuals compiled throughout 2015.
To watch Frances McDormand's Talk on 22 May 2015 visit Here
"I am proud that ‘Women in Motion’ has once again been given the chance to feature in the program of such a major event as the Festival de Cannes this year. In 2015, ‘Women in Motion’ proved to be a powerful platform for supporting women in cinema.
With ‘Women in Motion’ – and even more so this year, given the real support we are providing to several female directors – we are taking another step towards real awareness and tangible changes, promoting a film industry that is more representative of the richness and diversity of our societies." -François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of the Kering Group
The ‘Women in Motion’ Talks: discussing the role and importance of women in film
Taking place as morning sessions throughout the entire competition, this year’s ‘Women in Motion’ Talks will welcome guests from outside the film industry to enrich the discussions about the place and contribution of women in cinema and underline solutions which would make the industry more representative.
· During the first edition of the ‘Women in Motion’ Talks held in 2015, a number of high-profile men and women eagerly joined the debate. Isabella Rossellini, Claire Denis, Salma Hayek Pinault, Matthias Schoenaerts, Melvil Poupaud, Isabelle Huppert, Sylvie Pialat, Agnès Varda, Thierry Frémaux, Frances McDormand and Deniz Gamze Ergüven all expressed their views on women and cinema during a series of interviews open to journalists and industry professionals.
The ‘Women in Motion’ Awards: celebrating talented women
· In addition to the talks, the 69th Cannes International Film Festival will also be marked by the presentation of the ‘Women in Motion’ Awards.
· In 2015, two honorary awards were attributed; the first to actress, producer and committed philanthropist Jane Fonda, who also holds two Oscars for best actress; and the second to independent producer Megan Ellison to celebrate the launch of the ‘Women in Motion’ programme. Both women are emblematic of their cinematic generations.
· In 2016, the first award will be presented to a laureate who has made an exemplary contribution to both the film industry and women’s causes. The first award winner will then be offered the chance to choose the recipient(s) of the second award, intended to support up-and-coming talents in the film industry, from a shortlist of individuals compiled throughout 2015. The second award will be accompanied by financial support for an ongoing film project.
· The awards will be presented on 15 May 2016, during the ‘Presidential Dinner’ organised by Kering and the Festival de Cannes and hosted by François-Henri Pinault, Pierre Lescure and Thierry Frémaux.
A long-term commitment to both Women and Cinema
Kering and cinema
· From financing films and restoring works to producing documentaries and supporting producers and feature films, Kering and its Corporate Foundation have supported a number of films with a strong message: “Desert Flower” by Sherry Hormann (2009), “Home” by Yann-Arthus Bertrand (2009), “Brave Miss World” by Cecilia Peck (2013), and “Ice and Sky” by Luc Jacquet (2015).
· Kering has also been a partner of the Ecole de la Cité film school, part of the Cité du Cinéma complex created by Luc Besson, since its launch in 2012.
· Through its brands, Kering has also supported high-profile film institutions and festivals, such as the Tribeca Film Institute (New York), Britdoc (London), the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma) and the Lumière Festival (Lyon).
Kering and women
· Kering has been committed to empowering women for many years, primarily through the Kering Foundation, created and chaired by François-Henri Pinault, Kering Chairman and CEO, as well as the Chime for Change initiative launched by Gucci, to empower women and girls around the world.
About Kering
A world leader in apparel and accessories, Kering develops an ensemble of powerful Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands: Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Christopher Kane, McQ, Stella McCartney, Tomas Maier, Boucheron, Dodo, Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard, Pomellato, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Puma, Volcom, and Cobra. By 'empowering imagination' in the fullest sense, Kering encourages its brands to reach their potential, in the most sustainable manner.
Present in more than 120 countries, the Group generated revenues of more than €11.5 billion in 2015 and had more than 38,000 employees at year end. The Kering (previously Ppr) share is listed on Euronext Paris (Fr 0000121485, Ker.Pa, Ker.Fp).
The year’s official poster is of Frances McDormand whose presentation at last year’s first edition illuminated gender bias practices within the film industry in the most captivating, funny and serious presentation of the several presentations given.
During her Talk on 22 May 2015, the actress addressed the impact gender discrimination had on budget negotiations for female filmmakers, the lack of money being one of the main issues faced within the industry. Frances McDormand made her point hit home:
"We don't need help, we need money. We don't need more initiatives; we need money."
"Women in motion - it's done! We are moving, we just need to catch up."
Read more on SydneysBuzz about the inaugural sessions of Women in Motion, Cannes 2015.
Launched jointly by Kering and the Festival de Cannes in 2015 as part of an official five year partnership, the 'Women in Motion' program celebrates women's talent in cinema. In keeping with the first edition, the 'Women in Motion' program will be comprised of its two founding pillars: the 'Women in Motion' Talks and the 'Women in Motion' Awards.
The Talks will be announced ahead of the Festival, and will highlight the contribution of women and discuss their role in the film industry.
In addition to the Talks, the first 'Women in Motion' Award will reward the exemplary contribution of a laureate to both the film industry and women's causes. The second Award will be attributed to one or several up-and-coming talents in the film industry, chosen from a shortlist of individuals compiled throughout 2015.
To watch Frances McDormand's Talk on 22 May 2015 visit Here
"I am proud that ‘Women in Motion’ has once again been given the chance to feature in the program of such a major event as the Festival de Cannes this year. In 2015, ‘Women in Motion’ proved to be a powerful platform for supporting women in cinema.
With ‘Women in Motion’ – and even more so this year, given the real support we are providing to several female directors – we are taking another step towards real awareness and tangible changes, promoting a film industry that is more representative of the richness and diversity of our societies." -François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of the Kering Group
The ‘Women in Motion’ Talks: discussing the role and importance of women in film
Taking place as morning sessions throughout the entire competition, this year’s ‘Women in Motion’ Talks will welcome guests from outside the film industry to enrich the discussions about the place and contribution of women in cinema and underline solutions which would make the industry more representative.
· During the first edition of the ‘Women in Motion’ Talks held in 2015, a number of high-profile men and women eagerly joined the debate. Isabella Rossellini, Claire Denis, Salma Hayek Pinault, Matthias Schoenaerts, Melvil Poupaud, Isabelle Huppert, Sylvie Pialat, Agnès Varda, Thierry Frémaux, Frances McDormand and Deniz Gamze Ergüven all expressed their views on women and cinema during a series of interviews open to journalists and industry professionals.
The ‘Women in Motion’ Awards: celebrating talented women
· In addition to the talks, the 69th Cannes International Film Festival will also be marked by the presentation of the ‘Women in Motion’ Awards.
· In 2015, two honorary awards were attributed; the first to actress, producer and committed philanthropist Jane Fonda, who also holds two Oscars for best actress; and the second to independent producer Megan Ellison to celebrate the launch of the ‘Women in Motion’ programme. Both women are emblematic of their cinematic generations.
· In 2016, the first award will be presented to a laureate who has made an exemplary contribution to both the film industry and women’s causes. The first award winner will then be offered the chance to choose the recipient(s) of the second award, intended to support up-and-coming talents in the film industry, from a shortlist of individuals compiled throughout 2015. The second award will be accompanied by financial support for an ongoing film project.
· The awards will be presented on 15 May 2016, during the ‘Presidential Dinner’ organised by Kering and the Festival de Cannes and hosted by François-Henri Pinault, Pierre Lescure and Thierry Frémaux.
A long-term commitment to both Women and Cinema
Kering and cinema
· From financing films and restoring works to producing documentaries and supporting producers and feature films, Kering and its Corporate Foundation have supported a number of films with a strong message: “Desert Flower” by Sherry Hormann (2009), “Home” by Yann-Arthus Bertrand (2009), “Brave Miss World” by Cecilia Peck (2013), and “Ice and Sky” by Luc Jacquet (2015).
· Kering has also been a partner of the Ecole de la Cité film school, part of the Cité du Cinéma complex created by Luc Besson, since its launch in 2012.
· Through its brands, Kering has also supported high-profile film institutions and festivals, such as the Tribeca Film Institute (New York), Britdoc (London), the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma) and the Lumière Festival (Lyon).
Kering and women
· Kering has been committed to empowering women for many years, primarily through the Kering Foundation, created and chaired by François-Henri Pinault, Kering Chairman and CEO, as well as the Chime for Change initiative launched by Gucci, to empower women and girls around the world.
About Kering
A world leader in apparel and accessories, Kering develops an ensemble of powerful Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands: Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Christopher Kane, McQ, Stella McCartney, Tomas Maier, Boucheron, Dodo, Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard, Pomellato, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Puma, Volcom, and Cobra. By 'empowering imagination' in the fullest sense, Kering encourages its brands to reach their potential, in the most sustainable manner.
Present in more than 120 countries, the Group generated revenues of more than €11.5 billion in 2015 and had more than 38,000 employees at year end. The Kering (previously Ppr) share is listed on Euronext Paris (Fr 0000121485, Ker.Pa, Ker.Fp).
- 5/5/2016
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
The Kering Foundation, in partnership with the Cannes Film Festival, created ‘Women in Motion’ as a five-year initiative to advocate women’s rights and fair representation of their perspectives and stories in the film industry. Kering is a luxury goods company, originally called Ppr when founded in 1963 by French billionaire François Pinault. Now run by his son François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO, it has recently changed its name to Kering to signify the profound change in the strategy of the group. Its two segments include Luxury and Sporting Groups. Think of the luxury offered by Balenciaga, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Bottega Veneto, Boucheron, Brioni among others in this group and Sport & Lifestyle which includes Puma, Volcom and others.
When Thierry Fremaux of Cannes introduced the Cannes Film Festival line-up this year at the official press conference, he also introduced Kering as a Cannes Partner and in doing so unleashed accusations of commercial opportunism Never before has Cannes linked its festival films in the press conference with commercial sponsorship.
When Kering made the announcement that they would work with Cannes, critics closest to them, that is, the French press particularly, accused Kering of being opportunistic in taking up the banner of women, their rights, stopping the violence against women, as if jumping on the band wagon of a cause for reasons other than those of altruism was not legitimate for a commercial entity.
Thierry Fremaux is also the constant target of criticism on the woman front and has stated (erroneously) that only during Cannes does the subject of the paucity of women directors and in the industry at large make headlines. In fact, women have been weighing the imbalance of women in this public form of entertainment for the past five years and at every key event they have been making public statements and holding meetings about the disproportion of women to men in a concerted effort to bring continued momentum to the movement toward equal representation.
Furthermore and for the record, Kering has expressed its strategic shift to a new sort of advocacy away from outright branding to showing its interest in events of value to society in other ways beyond this important event in Cannes.
François-Henri Pinault was the first to stand up publicly against Shariah law of active discrimination of the Lgbt community by forbidding Kering employees in all its companies from entering the Dorchester chain of hotels such as the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills Hotel, The Bel Air Hotel, the Peninsula, St. Regis, Raffles, Claridges, Mandarin, Principe de Savoie, Adlon Kempensky and other worldwide luxury class hotels owned by the Republic of Bahrain which enforces its religious (Shariah) laws of discrimination with cruel and unusual punishment against homosexuality, lesbianism and transexuality.
He is also married to Salma Hayek, one of our most socially committed, feminist actors. Kering’s privileged position is a visible asset in standing up and out for women’s equality. And in today’s world of social networking, the nature of “advertising” is changing drastically. Attaching companies’ logos to every event and every item is often crassly “in your face”. (I won’t go into FIFA here). To quote one of my favorite brands, Bottega Veneta, also one of the Kering Group: “When your own initials are enough”, then you can attach value to more than a brand name product.
By attaching the name Kering to issues that matter on the level of humane well-being, the luxury products of Kering are enhanced by a benevolence for those who buy them or want to buy them. Caring people today are more consciously allying themselves with products which support humane causes for well-being rather than going for brand-names announcing their ability to pay high prices for things. I would prefer to buy Puma than a sports shoe whose company flaunts humane labor laws for example.
This trend in fact was recently elaborated upon by Johann Rupert, chairman of Richemont, owner of Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels who warned of the damage the luxury goods industry faces from growing wealth inequality and resentment among the have-nots of those who flaunt luxury watches and jewellery. Read more about this side of the discussion in the Financial Times reporting from the Ft Business of Luxury Summit in Monaco as Rupert discussed his fear that artificial intelligence will kill jobs. At the same time he appealed to Kering and Lvmh to join the online retailer being created by the merger of Yoox of Italy and Richemont’s Net-a-Porter in order to increase their 6% market share online to reach its 32% share now held through branded stores.
Today’s ubiquitous commercial opportunism takes a break at the great cultural event taking place every year at Cannes. And so, let us move on to the content of Kering’s Women in Motion.
Read: Kering to Launch 'Women in Motion' Awards and Discussion ...
The series opened with a Presidential Dinner:
Presidential Dinner honored Jane Fonda, Olivia de Haviland, the first female Jury Head in Cannes 50 years ago and Megan Ellison of Annapurna Productions. Olivia de Haviland was one of the most influential women of the world of cinema. What became known as the "de Havilland decision" was a court ruling in the 1940s that studios could no longer treat their performers as mere cattle. She and Joan Fontaine are the first sisters to win Oscars and the first ones to be Oscar-nominated in the same year. In 1965, she became the first female president of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival.
The first Women in Motion opening conference featured Isabella Rossellini, this year’s President of the Jury for Un Certain Regard. She spoke with French producer Claudie Ossard about Female Discrimination in Media. That was a very closed affair as was the exclusive and star-studded Presidential Dinner.
Other speakers in the series included:
Claire Denis with her guests Chinese female director and producer from La Fabrique des Cinémas du Monde, Isabelle Huppert with Coen Brothers’ Sylvie Pialat moderated by Le Figaro’s François Aubel; Rebecca Zlotowski speaking about Femininity/Masculinity, in collaboration with Le Deuxième Regard, Golshifteh Farahani, Agnès Varda, Salma Hayek Pinault, Frnaces McDermond and Thierry Frémaux
Some portions were covered by my colleagues at Indiewire.
Read Women in Hollywood’s Laura Berger . Read Erin Grover’s coverage of the Roundtable Discussion on Gender Equality and Rape. How can cinema help improve women’s rights? Cinema as a platform to raise awareness about women’s causes has examples. On the roundtable are Inbal Lessner, producer and editor, and Linor Abargil, Miss World 1998, rape survivor, and activist (“Brave Miss World”) Leslee Udwin, director, producer and actress (“India's Daughter”) Deniz Gamze, director and actress (“ Mustang”) The discussion was moderated by Eric Garandeau, former president of Centre National du Cinéma (France’s national film board). o “Brave Miss World” (2013) sold internationally by Cinephil. At 18, Israeli beauty queen Linor Abargil was violently raped in Milan, Italy, and won the Miss World crown only six weeks later. The Emmy nominated documentary “Brave Miss World” follows her fight for justice and journey to encourage survivors globally to speak out about rape, from South Africa to Hollywood’s living rooms, to U.S. college campuses. When her serial rapist becomes eligible for parole, Linor has to track down his previous victims in order to help keep him behind bars.
o “India's Daughter” (2015) is the story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012, of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student and her death sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mind-set. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.
o “Mustang”(2015) sold internationally by Kinology, is a French-Turkish movie to be released in 2015 that tells the story of a family of five teenage sisters in a small Turkish village. The film highlights their fight to break free from social constraints and sexual taboo. It screened in the Directors’ Fortnight section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
You can watch all the speakers live on The Kering Group videos here: https://vimeo.com/keringgroup/videos
The Kering Foundation combats violence against women. In line with the Group’s new identity and to enhance its impact internationally, the Foundation has refocused its actions on three geographic areas and prioritizes one cause in each:
Sexual violence in the Americas (United-States, Brazil and Argentina) Harmful traditional practices in Western Europe (France, Italy and United-Kingdom) Domestic violence in Asia (China) The Foundation structures its action around 3 key pillars:
Supporting local and international NGOs Awarding Social Entrepreneurs (Social Entrepreneurs Awards) Organizing awareness campaigns Launched in 2009, the Kering Corporate Foundation combats Violence against Women. It supports NGOs and social entrepreneurs, helps raise awareness on Violence against Women and encourages employee involvement in the Americas, Western Europe and Asia. More than 140,000 women have benefited from the Foundation’s support since its inception.
For more information: www.keringfoundation.org @KeringForWomen
Follow the next two Women in Motion presentations on SydneysBuzz.
When Thierry Fremaux of Cannes introduced the Cannes Film Festival line-up this year at the official press conference, he also introduced Kering as a Cannes Partner and in doing so unleashed accusations of commercial opportunism Never before has Cannes linked its festival films in the press conference with commercial sponsorship.
When Kering made the announcement that they would work with Cannes, critics closest to them, that is, the French press particularly, accused Kering of being opportunistic in taking up the banner of women, their rights, stopping the violence against women, as if jumping on the band wagon of a cause for reasons other than those of altruism was not legitimate for a commercial entity.
Thierry Fremaux is also the constant target of criticism on the woman front and has stated (erroneously) that only during Cannes does the subject of the paucity of women directors and in the industry at large make headlines. In fact, women have been weighing the imbalance of women in this public form of entertainment for the past five years and at every key event they have been making public statements and holding meetings about the disproportion of women to men in a concerted effort to bring continued momentum to the movement toward equal representation.
Furthermore and for the record, Kering has expressed its strategic shift to a new sort of advocacy away from outright branding to showing its interest in events of value to society in other ways beyond this important event in Cannes.
François-Henri Pinault was the first to stand up publicly against Shariah law of active discrimination of the Lgbt community by forbidding Kering employees in all its companies from entering the Dorchester chain of hotels such as the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills Hotel, The Bel Air Hotel, the Peninsula, St. Regis, Raffles, Claridges, Mandarin, Principe de Savoie, Adlon Kempensky and other worldwide luxury class hotels owned by the Republic of Bahrain which enforces its religious (Shariah) laws of discrimination with cruel and unusual punishment against homosexuality, lesbianism and transexuality.
He is also married to Salma Hayek, one of our most socially committed, feminist actors. Kering’s privileged position is a visible asset in standing up and out for women’s equality. And in today’s world of social networking, the nature of “advertising” is changing drastically. Attaching companies’ logos to every event and every item is often crassly “in your face”. (I won’t go into FIFA here). To quote one of my favorite brands, Bottega Veneta, also one of the Kering Group: “When your own initials are enough”, then you can attach value to more than a brand name product.
By attaching the name Kering to issues that matter on the level of humane well-being, the luxury products of Kering are enhanced by a benevolence for those who buy them or want to buy them. Caring people today are more consciously allying themselves with products which support humane causes for well-being rather than going for brand-names announcing their ability to pay high prices for things. I would prefer to buy Puma than a sports shoe whose company flaunts humane labor laws for example.
This trend in fact was recently elaborated upon by Johann Rupert, chairman of Richemont, owner of Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels who warned of the damage the luxury goods industry faces from growing wealth inequality and resentment among the have-nots of those who flaunt luxury watches and jewellery. Read more about this side of the discussion in the Financial Times reporting from the Ft Business of Luxury Summit in Monaco as Rupert discussed his fear that artificial intelligence will kill jobs. At the same time he appealed to Kering and Lvmh to join the online retailer being created by the merger of Yoox of Italy and Richemont’s Net-a-Porter in order to increase their 6% market share online to reach its 32% share now held through branded stores.
Today’s ubiquitous commercial opportunism takes a break at the great cultural event taking place every year at Cannes. And so, let us move on to the content of Kering’s Women in Motion.
Read: Kering to Launch 'Women in Motion' Awards and Discussion ...
The series opened with a Presidential Dinner:
Presidential Dinner honored Jane Fonda, Olivia de Haviland, the first female Jury Head in Cannes 50 years ago and Megan Ellison of Annapurna Productions. Olivia de Haviland was one of the most influential women of the world of cinema. What became known as the "de Havilland decision" was a court ruling in the 1940s that studios could no longer treat their performers as mere cattle. She and Joan Fontaine are the first sisters to win Oscars and the first ones to be Oscar-nominated in the same year. In 1965, she became the first female president of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival.
The first Women in Motion opening conference featured Isabella Rossellini, this year’s President of the Jury for Un Certain Regard. She spoke with French producer Claudie Ossard about Female Discrimination in Media. That was a very closed affair as was the exclusive and star-studded Presidential Dinner.
Other speakers in the series included:
Claire Denis with her guests Chinese female director and producer from La Fabrique des Cinémas du Monde, Isabelle Huppert with Coen Brothers’ Sylvie Pialat moderated by Le Figaro’s François Aubel; Rebecca Zlotowski speaking about Femininity/Masculinity, in collaboration with Le Deuxième Regard, Golshifteh Farahani, Agnès Varda, Salma Hayek Pinault, Frnaces McDermond and Thierry Frémaux
Some portions were covered by my colleagues at Indiewire.
Read Women in Hollywood’s Laura Berger . Read Erin Grover’s coverage of the Roundtable Discussion on Gender Equality and Rape. How can cinema help improve women’s rights? Cinema as a platform to raise awareness about women’s causes has examples. On the roundtable are Inbal Lessner, producer and editor, and Linor Abargil, Miss World 1998, rape survivor, and activist (“Brave Miss World”) Leslee Udwin, director, producer and actress (“India's Daughter”) Deniz Gamze, director and actress (“ Mustang”) The discussion was moderated by Eric Garandeau, former president of Centre National du Cinéma (France’s national film board). o “Brave Miss World” (2013) sold internationally by Cinephil. At 18, Israeli beauty queen Linor Abargil was violently raped in Milan, Italy, and won the Miss World crown only six weeks later. The Emmy nominated documentary “Brave Miss World” follows her fight for justice and journey to encourage survivors globally to speak out about rape, from South Africa to Hollywood’s living rooms, to U.S. college campuses. When her serial rapist becomes eligible for parole, Linor has to track down his previous victims in order to help keep him behind bars.
o “India's Daughter” (2015) is the story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012, of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student and her death sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mind-set. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.
o “Mustang”(2015) sold internationally by Kinology, is a French-Turkish movie to be released in 2015 that tells the story of a family of five teenage sisters in a small Turkish village. The film highlights their fight to break free from social constraints and sexual taboo. It screened in the Directors’ Fortnight section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
You can watch all the speakers live on The Kering Group videos here: https://vimeo.com/keringgroup/videos
The Kering Foundation combats violence against women. In line with the Group’s new identity and to enhance its impact internationally, the Foundation has refocused its actions on three geographic areas and prioritizes one cause in each:
Sexual violence in the Americas (United-States, Brazil and Argentina) Harmful traditional practices in Western Europe (France, Italy and United-Kingdom) Domestic violence in Asia (China) The Foundation structures its action around 3 key pillars:
Supporting local and international NGOs Awarding Social Entrepreneurs (Social Entrepreneurs Awards) Organizing awareness campaigns Launched in 2009, the Kering Corporate Foundation combats Violence against Women. It supports NGOs and social entrepreneurs, helps raise awareness on Violence against Women and encourages employee involvement in the Americas, Western Europe and Asia. More than 140,000 women have benefited from the Foundation’s support since its inception.
For more information: www.keringfoundation.org @KeringForWomen
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- 6/19/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Cannes 2015: The Kering Foundation Sponsors Round Table Discussion To Address Gender Equality & Rape
Cannes is much more than the glitz and glamour of the red carpet. It’s a place where filmmakers gather to share important perspectives of a changing world, where the issues of a global society and human rights can be addressed through creativity, conversation and media.
While Kering launched this year the ‘Women in Motion’ series, a five year initiative in partnership with the Cannes Film Festival, the Kering Foundation, which advocates women’s rights and fair representation of their perspectives and stories in the film industry, organized a round table discussion “How can cinema help improve women’s rights?” addressed how cinema can be used as “a platform to raise awareness about women’s causes” and specifically focused on the universal issue of rape and the abuse of women.
Panelists included Inbal Lessner, producer and editor, and Linor Abargil, Miss World 1998, rape survivor, and activist (Brave Miss World) Leslee Udwin, director, producer and actress (India’s daughter) Deniz Gamze, director and actress (Mustang) and was moderated by Eric Garandeau, former president of Centre National du Cinéma (France’s national film board).
With humor, grace & courage, Linor Abargil shared her story of how she was raped just before she won Miss World in 1998. The documentary of her story “Brave Miss World” was created to as a tool of awareness to empower men and women everywhere to speak out about rape. You can learn more about the film and how to take action by visiting the film’s website. “Brave Miss World” is also available on Netflix.
Panelist Leslee Udwin shared the impact of her film “India’s Daughter”, a documentary about Jyoti Singh who was brutally raped to death on a bus in India in 2012. Regardless of India’s ban of the film, it has received a groundswell of support from Indians and people worldwide, and has gone viral on the Internet, with over 1 million views and counting. “India’s Daughter” will continue to be used to facilitate gender equality on the international scale through the support of international nonprofits.
More About The Kering Foundation:
Kering Foundation. Launched in 2009, the Kering Corporate Foundation combats Violence against Women. It supports NGOs and social entrepreneurs, helps raise awareness on Violence against Women and encourages employee involvement in the Americas, Western Europe and Asia. More than 140,000 women benefited from the Foundation’s support since its inception.
While Kering launched this year the ‘Women in Motion’ series, a five year initiative in partnership with the Cannes Film Festival, the Kering Foundation, which advocates women’s rights and fair representation of their perspectives and stories in the film industry, organized a round table discussion “How can cinema help improve women’s rights?” addressed how cinema can be used as “a platform to raise awareness about women’s causes” and specifically focused on the universal issue of rape and the abuse of women.
Panelists included Inbal Lessner, producer and editor, and Linor Abargil, Miss World 1998, rape survivor, and activist (Brave Miss World) Leslee Udwin, director, producer and actress (India’s daughter) Deniz Gamze, director and actress (Mustang) and was moderated by Eric Garandeau, former president of Centre National du Cinéma (France’s national film board).
With humor, grace & courage, Linor Abargil shared her story of how she was raped just before she won Miss World in 1998. The documentary of her story “Brave Miss World” was created to as a tool of awareness to empower men and women everywhere to speak out about rape. You can learn more about the film and how to take action by visiting the film’s website. “Brave Miss World” is also available on Netflix.
Panelist Leslee Udwin shared the impact of her film “India’s Daughter”, a documentary about Jyoti Singh who was brutally raped to death on a bus in India in 2012. Regardless of India’s ban of the film, it has received a groundswell of support from Indians and people worldwide, and has gone viral on the Internet, with over 1 million views and counting. “India’s Daughter” will continue to be used to facilitate gender equality on the international scale through the support of international nonprofits.
More About The Kering Foundation:
Kering Foundation. Launched in 2009, the Kering Corporate Foundation combats Violence against Women. It supports NGOs and social entrepreneurs, helps raise awareness on Violence against Women and encourages employee involvement in the Americas, Western Europe and Asia. More than 140,000 women benefited from the Foundation’s support since its inception.
- 5/24/2015
- by Erin Grover
- Sydney's Buzz
Thierry Fremaux to address women and the film industry as part of a joint venture with new sponsor Kering.
Cannes Film Festival general delegate Thierry Frémaux will tackle the controversial topic of women and film during this year’s edition, as one of the first participants in a new female-focused programme called ‘Women in Motion’.
The programme – a joint initiative between the festival and its new sponsor, the luxury goods group Kering – will feature a series of talks on women and film as well as an award celebrating talented women in the industry.
The talks will discuss a wide-range of topics related to women and film, including women’s status, representation within the profession and on screen, the nature of their narrative points of view and their perspective behind the camera, said the festival and Kering in a joint statement.
Frémaux will be one of the first high-profile guests at the inaugural edition of the talks. The full...
Cannes Film Festival general delegate Thierry Frémaux will tackle the controversial topic of women and film during this year’s edition, as one of the first participants in a new female-focused programme called ‘Women in Motion’.
The programme – a joint initiative between the festival and its new sponsor, the luxury goods group Kering – will feature a series of talks on women and film as well as an award celebrating talented women in the industry.
The talks will discuss a wide-range of topics related to women and film, including women’s status, representation within the profession and on screen, the nature of their narrative points of view and their perspective behind the camera, said the festival and Kering in a joint statement.
Frémaux will be one of the first high-profile guests at the inaugural edition of the talks. The full...
- 3/30/2015
- ScreenDaily
Thierry Fremaux to address women and the film industry as part of a joint venture with new sponsor Kering.
Cannes Film Festival general delegate Thierry Frémaux will tackle the controversial topic of women and film during this year’s edition, as one of the first participants in a new female-focused programme called ‘Women in Motion’.
The programme – a joint initiative between the festival and its new sponsor, the luxury goods group Kering – will feature a series of talks on women and film as well as an award celebrating talented women in the industry.
The talks will discuss a wide-range of topics related to women and film, including women’s status, representation within the profession and on screen, the nature of their narrative points of view and their perspective behind the camera, said the festival and Kering in a joint statement.
Frémaux will be one of the first high-profile guests at the inaugural edition of the talks. The full...
Cannes Film Festival general delegate Thierry Frémaux will tackle the controversial topic of women and film during this year’s edition, as one of the first participants in a new female-focused programme called ‘Women in Motion’.
The programme – a joint initiative between the festival and its new sponsor, the luxury goods group Kering – will feature a series of talks on women and film as well as an award celebrating talented women in the industry.
The talks will discuss a wide-range of topics related to women and film, including women’s status, representation within the profession and on screen, the nature of their narrative points of view and their perspective behind the camera, said the festival and Kering in a joint statement.
Frémaux will be one of the first high-profile guests at the inaugural edition of the talks. The full...
- 3/30/2015
- ScreenDaily
So the big Emmys don't air until next Sunday night and at Moviefone we will have, of course, full coverage. But last night the Creative Arts Emmys were handed out, for the people that are largely responsible for making these shows that you absolutely love -- you know, the behind-the-scenes talent tasked with conceptualizing and realizing your favorite programs. Oh -- and some guest actor and actresses awards were handed out, so there's that too!
In the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series category Uzo Aduba took home the prize for "Orange is the New Black." Since we are, very shamefully, one of a handful of Americans who hasn't seen a single second of "Orange in the New Black," this doesn't mean a whole lot to us, but we are very happy for her! (We promise, we'll watch soon.) For the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, the...
In the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series category Uzo Aduba took home the prize for "Orange is the New Black." Since we are, very shamefully, one of a handful of Americans who hasn't seen a single second of "Orange in the New Black," this doesn't mean a whole lot to us, but we are very happy for her! (We promise, we'll watch soon.) For the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, the...
- 8/18/2014
- by Drew Taylor
- Moviefone
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were handed out in Los Angeles last night (August 16).
HBO scooped the highest number of awards, with Game of Thrones and True Detective among the winners.
Digital Spy presents a full list of all the winners and nominees below:
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black - Winner
Natasha Lyonne, Orange Is the New Black
Laverne Cox, Orange Is the New Black
Tina Fey, Saturday Night Live
Melissa McCarthy, Saturday Night Live
Joan Cusack, Shameless
Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Programme
Jane Lynch, Hollywood Game Night - Winner
Betty White, Betty White's Off Their Rockers
Tom Bergeron, Dancing With The Stars
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, Project Runway
Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance
Anthony Bourdain, The Taste
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Programme
Deadliest Catch - Winner
Alaska: The Last Frontier
Flipping Out
Million Dollar...
HBO scooped the highest number of awards, with Game of Thrones and True Detective among the winners.
Digital Spy presents a full list of all the winners and nominees below:
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black - Winner
Natasha Lyonne, Orange Is the New Black
Laverne Cox, Orange Is the New Black
Tina Fey, Saturday Night Live
Melissa McCarthy, Saturday Night Live
Joan Cusack, Shameless
Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Programme
Jane Lynch, Hollywood Game Night - Winner
Betty White, Betty White's Off Their Rockers
Tom Bergeron, Dancing With The Stars
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, Project Runway
Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance
Anthony Bourdain, The Taste
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Programme
Deadliest Catch - Winner
Alaska: The Last Frontier
Flipping Out
Million Dollar...
- 8/17/2014
- Digital Spy
The first round of 2014 Emmy Awards were handed out at the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony on Saturday (August 16) night at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony, which precedes the Monday, August 25 Primetime Emmy Awards telecast, offered signs of hope for a number of drama and comedy hopefuls. Netflix's "Orange Is The New Black," for example, won Emmys for editing, series casting and for Uzo Aduba, who is considered a guest actress for the purposes of these awards. No other comedy series was able to build any other momentum going into next week's show, with "The Big Bang Bang Theory," "Nurse Jackie," "How I Met Your Mother" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" grabbing isolated tech prizes and Jimmy Fallon winning the Guest Actor in a Comedy Series award for the second time in three years for his "Saturday Night Live" hosting duties. The two guest acting awards on the drama side...
- 8/17/2014
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Netflix is once again a powerhouse at the Emmy awards, with original productions "House of Cards" (13 nods), "Orange is the New Black" (12), "The Square" (4), "Derek" (1) and "Brave Miss World" (1) giving the streaming network a record-high 31 bids. But did you know there are nine Emmy-nominated series from other networks currently available on this service as well? Thanks to Netflix, you can easily catch up on many of this year's most-nominated shows... and a few rather obscure gems too. Scroll down to see the complete list exclusively uncovered by Gold Derby. -Break- 5 key Emmy categories that give 'Breaking Bad' the edge for Best Drama 1. "Breaking Bad" (16 nominations) When AMC's "Breaking Bad" won Best Drama Series last year, creator Vince Gilligan thanked Netflix for helping to increase the show's viewership and prestige. It's fitting, t...
- 7/29/2014
- Gold Derby
Irish film festival will feature a spotlight on new Canadian cinema and an interview with actress Brenda Fricker.
The Galway Film Fleadh (July 8-13) has unveiled its full programme for its 2014 edition.
The festival will host premieres including Get Up and Go, a comedy-drama set over 24 hours in bohemian Dublin; Niall Heery’s family comedy Gold starringDavid Wilmot, James Nesbitt and Game of Thrones’ Maisie Wiiliams; Jake Paltrow’s sci-fi drama Young Ones, an Irish/Us co-pro starring Michael Shannon, Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult; and documentary I Used to Live Here, about the phenomenon of cluster suicides.
Other documentaries in the line-up include Brave Miss World, the story of former Miss World and rape survivor Linor Abargil; and New Boobs, about preventative mastectomy.
A spotlight on new Canadian cinema will feature screenings of titles such as Watermark, Our Man in Tehran and Lunarcy! in addition to showcasing award-winning films such as The Auction, Maïna, [link...
The Galway Film Fleadh (July 8-13) has unveiled its full programme for its 2014 edition.
The festival will host premieres including Get Up and Go, a comedy-drama set over 24 hours in bohemian Dublin; Niall Heery’s family comedy Gold starringDavid Wilmot, James Nesbitt and Game of Thrones’ Maisie Wiiliams; Jake Paltrow’s sci-fi drama Young Ones, an Irish/Us co-pro starring Michael Shannon, Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult; and documentary I Used to Live Here, about the phenomenon of cluster suicides.
Other documentaries in the line-up include Brave Miss World, the story of former Miss World and rape survivor Linor Abargil; and New Boobs, about preventative mastectomy.
A spotlight on new Canadian cinema will feature screenings of titles such as Watermark, Our Man in Tehran and Lunarcy! in addition to showcasing award-winning films such as The Auction, Maïna, [link...
- 6/25/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
The longlist for the Best Song category in the Oscars has been announced – so what should make the cut?
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the longlist of songs for its Best Original Song Oscar in 2014, ahead of the nominations for the shortlist on January 14.
The list features 75 songs written for movies over the last year, with artists including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, U2, Coldplay, Kings Of Leon, Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and M83 all making the grade. Pharrell is included for his hit Happy, currently in the top 5 of the UK charts, which appears in Despicable Me 2, and other animated films make up a large proportion of those selected: Epic, Turbo, The Croods, Planes, Escape From Planet Earth and Monsters University all also get a mention.
The Great Gatsby, with its bold and incongruous soundtrack of modern musicians, gets five mentions for songs by Jay Z,...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the longlist of songs for its Best Original Song Oscar in 2014, ahead of the nominations for the shortlist on January 14.
The list features 75 songs written for movies over the last year, with artists including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, U2, Coldplay, Kings Of Leon, Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and M83 all making the grade. Pharrell is included for his hit Happy, currently in the top 5 of the UK charts, which appears in Despicable Me 2, and other animated films make up a large proportion of those selected: Epic, Turbo, The Croods, Planes, Escape From Planet Earth and Monsters University all also get a mention.
The Great Gatsby, with its bold and incongruous soundtrack of modern musicians, gets five mentions for songs by Jay Z,...
- 12/17/2013
- by Ben Beaumont-Thomas
- The Guardian - Film News
F rom the works of masters like Costa-Gavras and Asghar Farhadi to newcomers like Nagraj Manjule and Kim Mordaunt, the Mumbai Film Festival 2013 offers above 200 films to choose from for an entire week!
Anu Rangachar, the Program Director of Mumbai Film Festival, lists her 20 favourite films in the lineup.
1. The Act of Killing
Dir.: Joshua Oppenheimer (2012 / Col. / 115′)
Section: The Real Reel
The film won the Panorama Audience Award and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the Berlin International Film Festival 2013 and the Cph:dox Award at the Cph:dox Film Festival 2012. It has bagged several other awards in film festivals at Istanbul, Prague, Geneva, Warsaw, Barcelona, Zagreb, Mexico, etc.
An Indonesian documentary, The Act of Killing challenges the total impunity on genocide by the death squad leaders. In 1965, Anwar Congo and his friends were promoted to the ranks of Death Squad Leaders to help the army obliterate more than one million alleged communists,...
Anu Rangachar, the Program Director of Mumbai Film Festival, lists her 20 favourite films in the lineup.
1. The Act of Killing
Dir.: Joshua Oppenheimer (2012 / Col. / 115′)
Section: The Real Reel
The film won the Panorama Audience Award and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the Berlin International Film Festival 2013 and the Cph:dox Award at the Cph:dox Film Festival 2012. It has bagged several other awards in film festivals at Istanbul, Prague, Geneva, Warsaw, Barcelona, Zagreb, Mexico, etc.
An Indonesian documentary, The Act of Killing challenges the total impunity on genocide by the death squad leaders. In 1965, Anwar Congo and his friends were promoted to the ranks of Death Squad Leaders to help the army obliterate more than one million alleged communists,...
- 10/10/2013
- by Editorial Team
- DearCinema.com
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