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Andrew Garfield Charms San Sebastian as ‘We Live in Time’ Wraps Up Film Festival

The British actor was not joined by his co-star Florence Pugh but did have director John Crowley by his side as the romance drama closed the film festival on the Spanish coast.

Andrew Garfield on the San Sebastian Film Festival red carpet.

Johan Grimonprez on Making Jazz a Protagonist in ‘Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat’ and Why “Our Materialist Vision of the World Is Obsolete”

The acclaimed filmmaker also discusses using music as “a historical agent” to investigate the dark colonial history of his native Belgium: "While politics is all about divide-and-conquer, it's the music that brings people together."

'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat'

How Paul Schrader “Persuaded” Barry Diller to Replace John Travolta With Richard Gere in ‘American Gigolo’

The legendary filmmaker, who is being honored with a retrospective and lifetime achievement award at the Lucca Film Fest, on how he would like to be remembered, still writing screenplays "on spec" and why "humanity is phasing itself out."

Paul Schrader

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Jane Schoenbrun Talks ‘I Saw the TV Glow’: “To Make This Kind of Movie You Need to Dance With the Devil”

The Trans filmmaker spoke at a San Sebastian Film Festival event on Wednesday about the film and support of Emma Stone, whose production company Fruit Tree — co-founded with her husband, Dave McCary — worked on the movie.

Emma Stone's Fruit Tree production company made Schoenbrun's film.

Joshua Oppenheimer on How His Dystopian Musical ‘The End’ Might Sway U.S. Voters: “We Have a Choice Between a Bunker and Inclusivity”

The acclaimed documentarian discusses his first narrative feature and shares some strong words about the upcoming presidential election: "Donald Trump may escape justice, but [he can't] escape punishment for the habitual disregard of our fellow human beings."

Joshua Oppenheimer (right) with 'The End' star George MacKay in San Sebastian.

Johnny Depp, Riccardo Scamarcio and the Cast of ‘Modi’ Stir Up San Sebastian Film Festival

Depp's second directorial feature has its world premiere at the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival Tuesday night as its cast implored the industry to rediscover their love for the actor-director before they hit the red carpet.

'Modi' stars Antonia Desplat and Riccardo Scamarcio with director Johnny Depp.

“Hollywood Needs Johnny Depp”: ‘Modi’ Castmembers Urge Industry to Love Their Director Again

As Depp's latest film debuts at the San Sebastian Film Festival, his cast is nothing but complimentary of the once-beloved star: "He's the nicest, the kindness, the sweetest man I've ever worked with in my life."

Depp and his 'Modi' at the San Sebastian Film Fest photo call.

‘Mamífera’ Director Liliana Torres on the Stigma of “Non-Maternity” and Why Catalan Film Is Better Than Ever

The Barcelona native discusses representing Catalonia at the San Sebastian Film Festival and why Catalan film is thriving — especially for female filmmakers: "We are slowly reaching equality."

Maria Rodríguez Soto and Enric Auquer in 'Mamífera'.

Johnny Depp to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at Rome Film Festival

The actor, musician and filmmaker will also screen his latest directorial effort, 'Modi – Three Days on the Wing of Madness,' at the event, which runs Oct. 16-27.

Johnny Depp

San Sebastian: How Audrey Diwan’s ‘Emmanuelle’ Helped Noémie Merlant Rediscover Her Libido

Merlant, best known for her roles in 'Tár', 'Lee', and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire', talks to The Hollywood Reporter at the Spanish film festival about exploring her sexuality in a post-#MeToo world.

French star Noémie Merlant in 'Emmanuelle'.

Karla Sofia Gascón Talks ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Buzz in San Sebastian: “I Want the Focus to Be on My Acting”

If nominated, Spanish actress Gascón would make history as the first openly trans actress to land an Oscar nod, but the star told THR on Sunday she wants the focus placed on her performance.

Karla Sofia Gascón stars in 'Emilia Pérez'.

George Clooney Sends a Teary-Eyed Cate Blanchett Video Message as She Collects San Sebastian Honor

"F***ing George!" Blanchett said as she wiped away her mascara while picking up the Spanish festival's prestigious Donostia Award Saturday night.

Cate Blanchett accepts Donostia Award at 2024's San Sebastian Film Festival.

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