Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.
Tag: Actors and Actresses
Revisiting the 2003 Oscars That Were Held Amid the Iraq War
Three days before the 2003 ceremony, the United States invaded Iraq. Despite pleas to delay the awards, the academy went ahead with what became a politics-suffused evening.
‘Shawshank’ in China, as You’ve Never Seen It Before
A stage adaptation of the film featured an all-Western cast, was performed in Chinese and raised questions about translation, both linguistic and cultural.
Minute-Long Soap Operas Are Here. Is America Ready?
Popularized in China during the pandemic, ReelShort and other apps are hoping to bring minute-by-minute melodramas to the United States.
Depardieu Sexual Assault Suit Dropped Over Statute of Limitations
Hélène Darras, a French actress, had accused Gérard Depardieu of groping her in 2007 on a movie set. A separate investigation of the actor is proceeding, Paris prosecutors said.
Antihero Worship
The Emmy Awards are next week. Does it matter if you like the characters on the nominated shows?
Death of ‘Parasite’ Star Highlights South Korea’s Crackdown on Drugs
The actor, Lee Sun-kyun, had been questioned on suspicion of drug use in a country that has long drawn a hard line against anything other than total abstinence.
In South Korea, Hard Line on Drugs Strains Suspected Users
The recent death of a “Parasite” star whom the police were investigating has spotlighted the country’s latest crackdown.
‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead at 48
Mr. Lee, a familiar face on Korean television and movie screens, rose to international fame after starring in the Oscar-winning film.
Public Letter Defends Depardieu After Assault Allegations
In a public letter, dozens of actors, directors and other celebrities said he was the victim of a “lynching,” as he faces allegations of sex crimes.