Akinola Davies Jr. on representing Nigerian cinema at Cannes with 'My Father's Shadow'
Euronews Culture sat down with filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. to discuss Nollywood, his debut filmās Cannes selection, his passion for shooting on film, the role of women in Nigerian society, and more.
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Cannes awards its Palme d'Or trophy to Iranian revenge drama 'It Was Just an Accident'
Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahiās revenge thriller āIT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, handing the festival's top prize to a director who had been banned from leaving Iran for more than 15 years.
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A massive power outage struck southeastern France on Saturday, leaving around 160,000 households in the Alpes-Maritimes department without electricity. The blackout came just hours after a fire at an electrical substation near Cannes had weakened the grid, creating a perfect storm of disruption.
The outage impacted the Cannes Film Festival, briefly halting screenings at some venues and causing traffic chaos as traffic lights failed in Cannes and nearby Antibes. Festival organizers confirmed that the Palais des Festivals switched to an independent power supply and assured that all scheduled events, including the prestigious Closing Ceremony, would proceed as planned.
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Best live albums, 'Partir un jour' and Tony Todd's final bow: This weekās culture catch-up
In this weekās culture catch-up, we dive into the live albums every collector needs on vinyl, deliver our verdict on 'Partir Un Jour' - the opening film at Cannes - and bid farewell to Tony Todd in the latest Final Destination movie.
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Digital replica of Auschwitz created due to growing interest from filmmakers
The technical team used the most advanced spatial scanning technologies to create a digital replica of the Auschwitz I camp. The project was recognised at the Cannes Film Festival. We interview Bartosz Bartyzel, a spokesman for the Auschwitz Museum, to learn more about the project.
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In the Campari Lounge at the Cannes Film Festival, legendary Oscar winner Sissy Spacek chats with THR Awards Editor Scott Feinberg and reflects on her journey from small-town Texas to Hollywood; iconic performances in 'Badlands,' 'Carrie' and 'Coal Miner's Daughter' and more.
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No nudity, no problem: The 14 most stunning, talked-about looks from Cannes Film Festival
From Alexander SkarsgĆ„rdās daring leather boots to Elle Fanningās spellbinding crystal-embellished gown, here are some of the standout looks from this yearās festival.
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A major tragedy has struck Gujarat after the Gambhira bridge, a crucial link connecting Anand and Vadodara, collapsed on Wednesday. At least three people have lost their lives in the incident, which saw multiple vehicles, including a truck and a tanker, fall into the Mahisagar River below. The shocking collapse has brought traffic to a complete standstill, severing a vital transportation route in the state.
Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel officially confirmed the death toll, stating, āThree persons killed in bridge collapse in Vadodara district.ā Emergency services and disaster response teams were rushed to the spot to conduct search and rescue operations. This incident raises serious questions about infrastructure safety and maintenance protocols.
The collapse has led to significant disruption for commuters and commercial transport between the key districts of Anand and Vadodara. Authorities are working to clear the debris and assess the full extent of the damage while rerouting traffic to prevent further chaos.
According to Minister Patel, the bridge was originally constructed in 1985. He added that its maintenance was carried out periodically as and when required, a statement that will likely come under intense scrutiny as investigations begin to determine the exact cause of this fatal structural failure. Oneindia News is tracking all the latest developments on this story.
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A training aircraft, reported to be a Cessna 337 Skymaster, has crashed in Tatarstan, Russia, narrowly avoiding a direct impact with a private residential house on Monday. This developing story has raised urgent questions as an investigation into the cause of the crash gets underway. So far, authorities have confirmed that there are no casualties reported from the incident.
According to dramatic eyewitness accounts, the plane was seen circling the area for approximately one hour before it ultimately crashed. This unusual behaviour is a key focus for investigators who are now working to determine the cause of the malfunction. While official confirmation of the aircraft model is still pending, multiple reports point to it being a Cessna 337 Skymaster, a light twin-engine plane used for both civilian and military purposes.
The Cessna 337 is known for its distinctive push-pull engine configuration. Worryingly, this model has a documented history of accidents linked to issues such as engine failure, stalls, and fuel mismanagement. Investigators will be meticulously reviewing the aircraft's maintenance records, the pilot's actions in the moments before the incident, and the prevailing weather conditions to piece together what went wrong. Stay tuned to Oneindia News for the latest updates on this breaking story.
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A shocking new video has emerged from a deadly mass shooting in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of Philadelphia, USA. The incident, which occurred around 1 a.m. on Monday on South Etting Street, resulted in three people being killed and ten others being wounded. The entire horrifying event was captured on a Ring security camera, and the footage is now a critical piece of evidence in the ongoing police investigation.
Police have described the event as an "indiscriminate gunfight," with gunmen firing randomly into homes and cars, tragically hitting numerous young victims. The deceased have been identified as Zahir Wylie, Jason Reese, and Azir Harris, all under the age of 25. The injured victims range in age from 15 to 24, highlighting the youth of those caught in the crossfire. According to Commissioner Bethel, the shooters showed a shocking disregard for human life, opening fire even with children nearby.
This mass shooting concludes a weekend of extreme violence across Philadelphia, where a total of 46 people were shot in separate incidents. On Saturday, eight people were wounded in a shooting at a bar, and on Sunday, another three were shot during a large gathering in North Philly. This string of events has raised serious concerns about public safety and gun violence in the city. Oneindia News brings you the full report on this developing story from the United States.
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The Russia-Ukraine war has entered a brutal new phase. In July 2025, Russia unleashed its largest-ever aerial assault on Kyiv, a sign of its growing dominance on the battlefield. But how did we get here? This in-depth report from Oneindia News examines the seismic shifts that have given Vladimir Putin the upper hand after years of stalemate.
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Beyond the White House, Russia itself has adapted. Learning from early failures, Moscow embraced a brutal war of attrition, bolstered by massive support from allies like North Korea and Iran, and an economic lifeline from China. With 450,000 new recruits in 2024, Russiaās overwhelming manpower is crushing Ukrainian defenses. Meanwhile, Ukraine is facing a catastrophic crisis of its own. With its military stretched thin, a severe shortage of soldiers and ammunition, and war fatigue setting in, the nation's survival hangs in the balance. Despite innovative tactics like the "Operation Spider's Web" drone strikes, can President Zelenskyy's forces survive without robust Western support?
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