Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1919, Jüri Järvet, Estonian actor and screenwriter (died 1995) was born. In 1928, Michael Blakemore, Australian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1941, Paul Mayersberg, English director and screenwriter was born. In 1942, Nick Tate, Australian actor and director was born. In 1942, Roger Ebert, American journalist, critic, and screenwriter (died 2013) was born. In 1943, Raffaella Carrà, Italian singer, dancer, and actress (died 2021) was born. In 1952, Isabella Rossellini, Italian actress, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1960, Barbara Broccoli, American director and producer was born. In 2012, Horacio Coppola, Argentinian photographer and director (born 1906) passed away. In 2024, Anouk Aimée, French actress (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Israeli Director Nadav Lapid on Cultural Boycott Backlash, Support From Natalie Portman and the Future of Political Cinema: ‘I’ll Keep Trying to Touch the Fire’
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid says he was “astonished” by the wave of support he received from Natalie Portman, Justine Triet, Jacques Audiard and hundreds of other film figures after the boycott campaign that led him to withdraw from Marseille’s FID Festival, where he had been invited as a juror. He was even more surprised to []
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