International
My Week with Marilyn to premiere at NY Fest
My Week with Marilyn, starring Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe, will have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival in October this year, it is understood.
The film is based on excerpts of a diary by British writer Colin Clark that was published in two books in 1995 and 2000. Along with Williams, the film also stars Kenneth Branagh as Olivier, Dougray Scott as Miller and Dame Judi Dench.
Directed by Simon Curtis, the film is based on a week that Clark worked as an assistant with Monroe while she was filming for The Prince and the Showgirl in the UK in the early summer of 1956.
The film had Monroe working opposite Sir Laurence Oliver and was shot when she was on a honeymoon with her husband, playwright Arthur Miller.
“After seeing Marilyn Monroe so often portrayed in films as a caricature, it is a pleasure to see this complex personality and unique on-screen presence portrayed so well by such a talented actress as Michelle Williams,” said Richard Pena, program director for The Film Society of Lincoln Center that backs the festival.
The film, which will look to compete in Hollywood‘s Oscar race this upcoming season, will get its New York Film Festival premiere on 9 October and be released in theatres on 4 November.
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
