Friendship, mountains, growing up, and our changed rapport with the planet in the wake of the pandemic are the main elements in Cannes competition title “The Eight Mountains” by Belgian directors Felix van Groeningen (“Beautiful Boy”) and Charlotte Vandermeersch.
TrustNordisk has picked up international sales on filmmaker Mari Storstein‘s debut feature “My First Love.” Filming is underway on the Norwegian film produced by Thomas Robsahm (“The Worst Person in the World,” “Loveable”) and Tøri Gjenda for Nordisk Film Production Norway and Amarcord.
Historical Events Arabs terrorists shoot passengers on Boeing 737 to Kuwait Famous Birthdays Paula Radcliffe, English long-distance runner (marathon world record holder), born in Davenham, England Rian Johnson, American filmmaker (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Knives Out), born in Silver Springs, Maryland Famous Deaths Charles Greeley Abbot, American astronomer (Solar Constant), dies at 101 Patrick Hadley, English composer (La Belle Dame sans merci; The Hills), pedagogue, and conductor, dies of throat cancer at 74 Died in 1973 1973 Highlights About December 17, 1973
Spring celebrations are a common theme in many European countries, and Germany is no exception to this rule. However, the celebrations that occur annually on May 1st may differ based on the specific region (or even on a person’s individual preferences). Some of the events happening on this day go all the way back to Roman and Germanic roots while others relate to International Workers’ Day. Depending on the region you find yourself in, you may experience very different traditions, all of which deeply reflect German culture and history in their own way.
July 5, 2018 9:23 AM EDT Australian officials were forced to close a road on Tuesday after heat caused the surface to melt, coating and destroying the tires of about 50 drivers. The Malanda Millaa Millaa Road in North Queensland was resurfaced last week, but wet weather prevented its gravel layer from setting properly, ABC News reports. When hot temperatures followed, the asphalt began to melt, wreaking havoc on drivers’ cars and tires.