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‘The Heart Is a Muscle’ Director on Family, Fatherhood and Moving From Generational ‘Trauma’ to ‘Healing’ in South African Oscar Entry

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‘The Heart Is a Muscle’ Director on Family, Fatherhood and Moving From Generational ‘Trauma’ to ‘Healing’ in South African Oscar Entry
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https://variety.com/2026/film/global/the-heart-is-a-muscle-generational-trauma-healing-1236673243/

'The Heart Is a Muscle' Director on Moving From 'Trauma' to 'Healing'

Selected to represent South Africa in the international feature Oscar race, Imran Hamdulay's directorial debut is a story of trauma and healing.

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Europe’s Animation Industry Honors ‘Last Whale Singer,’ Les Films du Préau, ‘Allah Is Not Obliged’ and ‘Acorn’s Adventure’ at Cartoon Movie 2026

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Variety 22h ago

Europe’s Animation Industry Honors ‘Last Whale Singer,’ Les Films du Préau, ‘Allah Is Not Obliged’ and ‘Acorn’s Adventure’ at Cartoon Movie 2026
#Variety #Global #MarketsFestivals #News #Acorn039sAdventure #CartoonMovie #LesFilmsduPréau #RezaMemari

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Cartoon Movie Awards: ‘Allah Is Not Obliged’ Wins Producer of the Year

Les Films du Préau, hot ticket ‘Acorn’s Adventure’ and director Reza Memari also took awards at this year’s Cartoon Movie.

Variety

Both Worlds, Freeli Films Launch First U.S.-Africa Co-Production Partnership for Microdramas, With Taye Diggs Set to Star (EXCLUSIVE)

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Both Worlds, Freeli Films Launch First U.S.-Africa Co-Production Partnership for Microdramas, With Taye Diggs Set to Star (EXCLUSIVE)
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https://variety.com/2026/film/global/both-worlds-freeli-films-microdramas-taye-diggs-1236679254/

Both Worlds, Freeli Films Launch Co-Production Pact for Microdramas

The partnership between Both Worlds and Freeli Films looks to bring the microdrama trend to Africa's booming mobile market.

Variety

‘Vikings’ Star Travis Fimmel Back For ‘Black Snow’ Season 3, With AMC Networks Partnering for North America (EXCLUSIVE)

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‘Vikings’ Star Travis Fimmel Back For ‘Black Snow’ Season 3, With AMC Networks Partnering for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
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Travis Fimmel Sets ‘Black Snow’ Season 3, With AMC Networks on Board

‘Black Snow’ Season 3 adds ‘Boy Swallows Universe’ breakout actor Lee Tiger Halley and ‘Anzac Girls’ star Caroline Craig.

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South African Film and TV Workers Call on Lawmakers to Rescue Rebate System, Save Industry in Grips of ‘Horrific’ Crisis

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/global/south-african-rebate-system-industry-crisis-1236679101/

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Head on AI, Separating Fact From Fiction and Why Documentaries Are Needed ‘Now More Than Ever’

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/global/thessaloniki-documentary-festival-orestis-andreadakis-1236673298/