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Guest of honour
Marche du Film programmes and is looking forward to sharing its ambitious plans to support international coproduction and strengthen Spain as one of Europe’s leading audiovisual hubs with the entire professional film community.”
The Marche du Film is the most important international professional meeting of the film industry.
The Cannes Film Festival will run from May 16 to 24, it brings together 12,500 audiovisual industry professionals in Cannes each year.
Betty Henderson INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY might be over, but there’s still plenty to celebrate, because March is Women’s History Month!
For years, women have been left out of the literary world, but that is all changing now. This month, we are celebrating the trailblazing women who have fought against patriarchal systems and societal barriers to make their mark on the literary world.
Awardwinning Jewish author Corie Adjmi knows the power of women’s writing. She describes it as an act of rebellion, advocacy, and empowerment. Through their words, women build empathy, understanding, and connection with readers. They guide, inspire, and influence conversations and outcomes, shaping the literary scene with their unique perspectives and voices. Thanks to
21 Injured
A TOTAL of 21 people received medical attention in Valencia on Friday, March 10. Most of them suffered burns as the result of a pyrotechnic accident involving a large firework which exploded. It would appear the firework landed on the ground and its explosion was delayed.
the tireless efforts of feminist movements and the increasing recognition of women’s contributions, women authors are now breaking down barriers, shattering stereotypes, and paving the way for future generations of female writers. So this Women’s History Month, let’s raise a glass to these incredible women.
It’s time to celebrate their triumphs and honour their contributions to the literary world. It’s time to read their works, listen to their voices, and amplify their messages.
The incident occurred during the celebrations for this year’s Fallas events in the city. According to Red Cross sources, none suffered serious burns. Eleven people were transferred to local medical centres. Of the 16 people cared for by the Red Cross, eight were men and eight were women. In addition, another 21 people received treatment, most of them due to fainting.
