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South Korean Martial Law Documentary ‘The Seoul Guardians’ Acquired by Asian Shadows Ahead of Rotterdam Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
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South Korean Martial Law Documentary ‘The Seoul Guardians’ Acquired by Asian Shadows Ahead of Rotterdam Bow (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/korean-martial-law-doc-the-seoul-guardians-asian-shadows-rotterdam-1236642323/
Variety.com
  • Asian Shadows has acquired international rights to The Seoul Guardians ahead of its Rotterdam world premiere.
  • The film documents six hours around the martial law declaration in Seoul on December 3, 2024.
  • The directors, journalists turned filmmakers, captured citizens and lawmakers during the crisis.
  • Maria Ruggieri, head of sales at Asian Shadows, highlighted the film’s unique portrayal of martial law and citizen reactions.
  • Asian Shadows specializes in documentaries on social and historical issues and added the film to its slate.
  • The documentary’s producers include Sona Jo and Shin Wan Kim for MBC.
  • Jo’s recent credits include Free Chol Soo Lee, which won the 2024 Emmy Award for Outstanding Historical Documentary.
  • Rotterdam premiere will spotlight the film's depiction of historical moments and public response.
  • The acquisition signals continued interest in politically themed South Korean documentary projects.
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Sci-Fi Satirical Drama ‘Yellow Cake’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Rotterdam Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
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entertainment13h ago

Sci-Fi Satirical Drama ‘Yellow Cake’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Rotterdam Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/global/yellow-cake-trailer-rotterdam-1236643093/
Variety.com
  • Yellow Cake trailer debuts ahead of Rotterdam world premiere in the Tiger Competition.
  • Film is Tiago Melo’s second feature after Azouge Nazare, which premiered in 2018.
  • The story follows scientists in Picuí, Paraíba, working on a covert project called Yellow Cake.
  • The project aims to use uranium for sterilizing mosquitoes, sparking ethical questions.
  • Rúbia Ribeiro links military command to the project’s leadership in the story.
  • Rotterdam premiere will mark the film’s world debut.
  • Production companies include Lucinda and Jaraguá with Urânio handling sales.
  • The setting centers on Brazil’s backlands and the complex power dynamic with global powers.
  • Director Melo’s take on foreign influence and policy through a satirical lens.
  • The film is produced by multiple Brazilian companies and co‑producers, highlighting international collaboration.
  • The trailer release arrives with additional industry news and context from Variety’s excerpt.
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Rotterdam Positions Itself as a Safe Haven for Indie Cinema
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entertainment10h ago

Rotterdam Positions Itself as a Safe Haven for Indie Cinema

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rotterdam-iffr-pro-2026-preview-us-indie-film-displacement-1236484903/
Hollywoodreporter.com
  • IFFR Pro unveils 21 CineMart features and 10 Darkroom works for its 43rd edition.
  • Lightroom will showcase XR, VR and interactive projects for the first time.
  • Safe Harbour marks a new market initiative aiding displaced filmmakers in development.
  • HBF and Rabarts emphasize supporting voices from regions with limited local funding.
  • Rotterdam’s CineMart explores regional co-productions and Asia-led partnerships.
  • U.S. indie presence returns with two production companies including Donald Glover and Riley Keough.
  • The Dispute, treated as an audacious urban comedy, is in development under CineMart.
  • Hubert Bals Fund continues supporting projects in challenging contexts through the Displacement Film Fund.
  • Festival leadership stresses open collaboration and minimizing barriers for creators.
  • Rotterdam’s 55th edition runs Jan 29–Feb 8, highlighting global storytelling and industry evolution.
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New Report shows Investing in Nature Can Deliver Up to Eight Dollars in Benefits for Every Dollar Spent on Climate Adaptation - Global Center on Adaptation
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New Report shows Investing in Nature Can Deliver Up to Eight Dollars in Benefits for Every Dollar Spent on Climate Adaptation - Global Center on Adaptation

https://gca.org/news/new-report-shows-investing-in-nature-can-deliver-up-to-eight-dollars-in-benefits-for-every-dollar-spent-on-climate-adaptation/
Gca.org
  • A new Global Center on Adaptation report shows nature-based solutions can yield 2:1 to 8:1 benefit–cost ratios for climate adaptation.
  • The study, Investing in Nature – Pathways to Scale Investments in Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation, offers actionable guidance to scale NbS in infrastructure planning.
  • The report advocates blending public finance with private capital to reduce early-stage risk and attract investors.
  • Nature-based solutions should be quantified for adaptation value so they compete with conventional 'grey' infrastructure.
  • The analysis highlights Africa as a context where NbS investments could avert billions in climate losses by 2100.
  • GCA notes NbS can reduce risks and maintenance costs when integrated with large-scale infrastructure.
  • The report calls for embedding NbS into national planning, pipelines, and climate finance strategies.
  • Governance, community ownership and robust monitoring are essential for NbS impact over time.
  • The report links nature investments to broader development goals, including food security and livelihoods.
  • Despite potential benefits, NbS finance remains predominantly public and underfunded.
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How Kyrgyz Mythology Shaped Rotterdam-Bound Neo-Noir Crime Thriller ‘Mergen’
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How Kyrgyz Mythology Shaped Rotterdam-Bound Neo-Noir Crime Thriller ‘Mergen’

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mergen-film-kyrgyzstan-iffr-2026-crime-noir-trauma-nature-1236454708/
Hollywoodreporter.com
  • Mergen will have its international premiere in Rotterdam's Harbour strand on Jan. 30, marking a key festival debut for the Kyrgyz drama.
  • The film mixes crime thriller elements with social and environmental issues rooted in Kyrgyz mythology.
  • Citylab Films produced Mergen with Kyrgyzfilm and will handle international sales for the project.
  • Chingiz Narynov aims to blend documentary sensibilities with fiction in Mergen, continuing his work across formats.
  • The film features Omurbek Izrailov as Nurtay, with Nazym Mendebairov and Kalipa Tashtanova among the recognized Kyrgyz actors in key roles.
  • IFFR's Harbour strand promises a safe haven for contemporary cinema and a deep undercurrent of violence beneath a peaceful rural veneer.
  • The production explores Soviet-era mining and its impact on modern Kyrgyz communities and landscapes.
  • Tilektesh Usenakunov is highlighted as a big discovery in a non-professional acting entry for Turdukul.
  • The script credited Aikyz Gaparova as co-writer, with Narynov aiming to root the drama in Kyrgyz social realities.
  • Citylab's pivot toward original feature productions reflects its growth beyond early collective roots.
  • Mergen’s themes address eco-critique and post-Soviet transitions in Kyrgyzstan while engaging international audiences.
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Toilet Bowl Horror ‘Bowels Of Hell’ From Brazil’s RT Features Gets First Teaser Trailer & Sales Deal
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entertainment8h ago

Toilet Bowl Horror ‘Bowels Of Hell’ From Brazil’s RT Features Gets First Teaser Trailer & Sales Deal

https://deadline.com/2026/01/brazilian-toilet-bowl-horror-bowels-of-hell-teaser-trailer-1236699770/
Deadline.com
  • Bowels Of Hell released its first teaser ahead of international sales and festival exposure.
  • Blue Finch Films is handling worldwide sales, excluding Brazil.
  • The film is directed by Gustavo Vinagre and Gurcius Gewdner and produced by RT Features’ Rodrigo Teixeira.
  • The plot centers on Malu, a mother facing trauma as a curse turns toilets into monsters.
  • The ensemble cast includes Martha Nowill and Otávio Müller among others.
  • Rotterdam-bound Bowels Of Hell marks a collaboration between Brazilian producers and Blue Finch’s international slate.
  • RT Features’ Rodrigo Teixeira has credits on acclaimed titles and backs Bowels Of Hell.
  • The film integrates horror with themes of motherhood and existential fear.
  • The teaser and sales strategy aim to raise international interest before the world premiere.
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