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Pope Leo XIV Meets Roberto Benigni Ahead Of TV Show On St Peter - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Roberto Benigni ahead of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind’ monologue premiere at the Vatican on December 4, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received Oscar-winning Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni at the Apostolic Palace, together with Italian state TV CEOs and producers. The visit took place ahead of the TV broadcast of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind,’ a monologue by Benigni about Saint Peter. The Pope watched several excerpts from the production and remarked, ‘How beautiful, it speaks about love.’ Before the screening, he and Benigni spoke about cinema, including Benigni's own Oscar-winning film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ the Pope has named among his four favourite films. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Roberto Benigni Ahead Of TV Show On St Peter - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Roberto Benigni ahead of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind’ monologue premiere at the Vatican on December 4, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received Oscar-winning Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni at the Apostolic Palace, together with Italian state TV CEOs and producers. The visit took place ahead of the TV broadcast of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind,’ a monologue by Benigni about Saint Peter. The Pope watched several excerpts from the production and remarked, ‘How beautiful, it speaks about love.’ Before the screening, he and Benigni spoke about cinema, including Benigni's own Oscar-winning film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ the Pope has named among his four favourite films. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Roberto Benigni Ahead Of TV Show On St Peter - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Roberto Benigni ahead of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind’ monologue premiere at the Vatican on December 4, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received Oscar-winning Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni at the Apostolic Palace, together with Italian state TV CEOs and producers. The visit took place ahead of the TV broadcast of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind,’ a monologue by Benigni about Saint Peter. The Pope watched several excerpts from the production and remarked, ‘How beautiful, it speaks about love.’ Before the screening, he and Benigni spoke about cinema, including Benigni's own Oscar-winning film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ the Pope has named among his four favourite films. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Roberto Benigni Ahead Of TV Show On St Peter - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Roberto Benigni ahead of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind’ monologue premiere at the Vatican on December 4, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received Oscar-winning Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni at the Apostolic Palace, together with Italian state TV CEOs and producers. The visit took place ahead of the TV broadcast of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind,’ a monologue by Benigni about Saint Peter. The Pope watched several excerpts from the production and remarked, ‘How beautiful, it speaks about love.’ Before the screening, he and Benigni spoke about cinema, including Benigni's own Oscar-winning film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ the Pope has named among his four favourite films. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Roberto Benigni Ahead Of TV Show On St Peter - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Roberto Benigni ahead of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind’ monologue premiere at the Vatican on December 4, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received Oscar-winning Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni at the Apostolic Palace, together with Italian state TV CEOs and producers. The visit took place ahead of the TV broadcast of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind,’ a monologue by Benigni about Saint Peter. The Pope watched several excerpts from the production and remarked, ‘How beautiful, it speaks about love.’ Before the screening, he and Benigni spoke about cinema, including Benigni's own Oscar-winning film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ the Pope has named among his four favourite films. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Depardieu Trial - Rally In Support Of The Victims - Paris

Several feminist groups have gathered outside the court to denounce sexual violence and support the victims prior to the opening of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu, in which he is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021, outside the Paris criminal court at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, on March 24, 2025. Depardieu, 76, who has made more than 200 films and television series, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs -- Amelie, 54, a set dresser, and Sarah (name changed), 34, an assistant director -- allege sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Shutters") by director Jean Becker. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition - Madrid

A figure of Spiderman at the exhibition 'Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes', at IFEMA Madrid, on November 22, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). The exhibition, which celebrates 85 years of the Marvel universe, shows the evolution of the company and its impact on visual culture, bringing together more than 200 original pieces in several immersive and interactive galleries, including themed sets, life-size statues of the characters, original costumes and props from the series and films, documents such as scripts and more than 60 drawings. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition - Madrid

A figure of Ironman at the exhibition 'Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes', at IFEMA Madrid, on November 22, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). The exhibition, which celebrates 85 years of the Marvel Universe, shows the evolution of the company and its impact on visual culture, bringing together more than 200 original pieces in several immersive and interactive galleries, including themed sets, life-size statues of the characters, original costumes and props from the series and films, documents such as scripts and more than 60 drawings. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition - Madrid

A person at the exhibition 'Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes', at IFEMA Madrid, on November 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The exhibition, which celebrates 85 years of the Marvel universe, shows the evolution of the company and its impact on visual culture, bringing together more than 200 original pieces in several immersive and interactive galleries, including themed sets, life-size statues of the characters, original costumes and props from the series and films, documents such as scripts and more than 60 drawings. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition - Madrid

A person at the exhibition 'Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes', at IFEMA Madrid, on November 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The exhibition, which celebrates 85 years of the Marvel universe, shows the evolution of the company and its impact on visual culture, bringing together more than 200 original pieces in several immersive and interactive galleries, including themed sets, life-size statues of the characters, original costumes and props from the series and films, documents such as scripts and more than 60 drawings. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition - Madrid

A figure of Spiderman at the exhibition 'Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes', at IFEMA Madrid, on November 22, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). The exhibition, which celebrates 85 years of the Marvel universe, shows the evolution of the company and its impact on visual culture, bringing together more than 200 original pieces in several immersive and interactive galleries, including themed sets, life-size statues of the characters, original costumes and props from the series and films, documents such as scripts and more than 60 drawings. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition - Madrid

A person at the exhibition 'Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes', at IFEMA Madrid, on November 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The exhibition, which celebrates 85 years of the Marvel universe, shows the evolution of the company and its impact on visual culture, bringing together more than 200 original pieces in several immersive and interactive galleries, including themed sets, life-size statues of the characters, original costumes and props from the series and films, documents such as scripts and more than 60 drawings. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition - Madrid

A figure of Black Panther at the exhibition 'Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes', at IFEMA Madrid, on November 22, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). The exhibition, which celebrates 85 years of the Marvel Universe, showcases the evolution of the company and its impact on visual culture, bringing together more than 200 original pieces in several immersive and interactive galleries, including themed sets, life-size statues of the characters, original costumes and props from the series and films, documents such as scripts and more than 60 drawings. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition - Madrid

A person at the exhibition 'Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes', at IFEMA Madrid, on November 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The exhibition, which celebrates 85 years of the Marvel universe, shows the evolution of the company and its impact on visual culture, bringing together more than 200 original pieces in several immersive and interactive galleries, including themed sets, life-size statues of the characters, original costumes and props from the series and films, documents such as scripts and more than 60 drawings. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition - Madrid

A figure of Spiderman at the exhibition 'Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes', at IFEMA Madrid, on November 22, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). The exhibition, which celebrates 85 years of the Marvel universe, shows the evolution of the company and its impact on visual culture, bringing together more than 200 original pieces in several immersive and interactive galleries, including themed sets, life-size statues of the characters, original costumes and props from the series and films, documents such as scripts and more than 60 drawings. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition - Madrid

A person at the exhibition 'Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes', at IFEMA Madrid, on November 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The exhibition, which celebrates 85 years of the Marvel universe, shows the evolution of the company and its impact on visual culture, bringing together more than 200 original pieces in several immersive and interactive galleries, including themed sets, life-size statues of the characters, original costumes and props from the series and films, documents such as scripts and more than 60 drawings. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviegoers in Egypt enjoy domestic films during Eid al-Adha holiday

STORY: Moviegoers in Egypt enjoy domestic films during Eid al-Adha holiday SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of moviegoers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIR, Moviegoer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED EMAD, Moviegoer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MAHMOUD ASHOUR, Moviegoer 5. various of moviegoers STORYLINE: Moviegoers in Egypt are enthusiastically embracing screenings of several locally produced films during the Eid al-Adha holiday. Movies including Ahl El-Kahf, Essabet El-Max, Welad Rizk 3, and El-Leab Maa El-Eyal are jointly released for this traditional holiday season. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIR, Moviegoer "These days are the best, as everyone has been working hard all year long. They can visit the Pyramids, go to the movies, or enjoy outings during the holiday." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED EMAD, Moviegoer "We're heading to the movies to watch Welad Rizk 3. It's a good one, especially with Aaser Yassin joining the

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Foreign filmmakers shoot short films in China's Fujian

STORY: Foreign filmmakers shoot short films in China's Fujian DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fujian Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADRIA GUXENS CHAPARRO, Filmmaker from Spain 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARINA GARCIA ANDREU, Filmmaker from Spain 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CRAIG MCTURK, American supervisor STORYLINE: A youth film project was launched in Xiamen in China's Fujian Province on Wednesday. Nine filmmakers from several countries, including Spain, Portugal and Singapore have joined the project and will experience the local culture during the journey The young filmmakers will make a 10-minute short film of Fujian culture with the one-on-one help from a Chinese volunteer. Besides Xiamen, they will go to cities such as Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, and Fuzhou. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADRIA GUXENS CHAPARRO, Filmmaker from Spain "I'm very interested in being the "Looking China in Fujian" because I would like to discover the Tulou cult

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Yamaguchi, former film star known as Li Xianglan, dies at 94

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in 1974 shows Yoshiko Yamaguchi, a China-born Japanese singer and actress who became a House of Councillors member that year. Yamaguchi, who appeared in several films under the name of Li Xianglan, died of heart failure on Sept. 7, 2014, aged 94, her office said Sept. 14.

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Yamaguchi, former film star known as Li Xianglan, dies at 94

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in 1949 shows Yoshiko Yamaguchi, a China-born Japanese singer and actress who appeared in several films under the name of Li Xianglan. Yamaguchi, who later became a House of Councillors member, died of heart failure on Sept. 7, 2014, aged 94, her office said Sept. 14.

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Yamaguchi, former film star known as Li Xianglan, dies at 94

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in March 1954 shows Yoshiko Yamaguchi (R), a China-born Japanese singer and actress who appeared in several films under the name of Li Xianglan, and American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, who was Yamaguchi's husband at the time, upon their arrival at Tokyo's Haneda airport. Yamaguchi, who later became a House of Councillors member, died of heart failure on Sept. 7, 2014, aged 94, her office said Sept. 14.

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Yamaguchi, former film star known as Li Xianglan, dies at 94

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in February 2005 shows Yoshiko Yamaguchi, a China-born Japanese singer and actress who became a House of Councillors member in 1974. Yamaguchi, who appeared in several films under the name of Li Xianglan, died of heart failure on Sept. 7, 2014, aged 94, her office said Sept. 14.

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Saibara's 'manga' on real life win hearts

TOKYO, Japan - 'Manga' cartoonist Rieko Saibara holds up figurines of characters in her comic book series ''Mainichi Kasan'' (everyday mom) during an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2010. Several of Saibara's cartoon series have been adapted into films since 2009, with ''Mainichi Kasan'' being the latest and fifth one, scheduled to start showing in February. It depicts the 46-year-old cartoonist's own struggles in life -- being a mother of two and a wife of an alcoholic, getting divorced and then taking her dying ex-husband back into her home as he fights cancer.

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Iranian Cultural Week held in Lebanon's capital

STORY: Iranian Cultural Week held in Lebanon's capital DATELINE: March 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of the Iranian exhibition 2. shot of an Iranian exhibitor writing Quran verses 3. shot for a calligrapher 4. shot of the exhibition 5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ZAHRAA ALAWI, Visitor 6. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: Iranian Cultural Week kicked off on Monday in Lebanon's capital Beirut, aiming to expand cultural and artistic ties between the two countries. Dubbed "Fajr (dawn) Cultural Days," the Iranian Cultural Week covers several roundtables and symposiums, a large exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and artworks, screening of Iranian films and an Iranian music night, according to the National News Agency (NNA). SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ZAHRAA ALAWI, Visitor "As a visitor, I believe that this is an amazing cultural exchange between the Lebanese and Iranian people. The Lebanese can go to Iran to showcase their art work, and it goes the same for Iranians." Irania

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NEWS FILMS

NEWS FILMS commonly known as NEWSREELS were a common feature of many cinema programmes until the widespread ownership of television sets, which showed live news as it happened rendered film newsreels which were showing news several days or longer after the events, redundant

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British actor ARTHUR WONTNER who played Sherlock Holmes in s

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