Boris Guts’ “Deaf Lovers,” an Istanbul-set romantic drama, has been acquired by Antipode Sales International for global sales. Already a noteworthy title in this year’s Tallinn Black Nights competition lineup, the film garnered extra attention last week when the State Film Agency of Ukraine called on the fest to pull the film from its lineup. […]

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival has removed Russian director Boris Guts’ “Deaf Lovers” from its Standing with Ukraine program after “serious backlash,” according to festival director Tiina Lokk. In a release, Lokk said the Estonia-Serbia co-production, which will still world premiere in Tallinn’s official competition, has received negative reactions from both Ukrainians and Russians, even […]

Olivia Rodrigo will play her first-ever headline stadium shows in Brazil and Mexico next year, the Grammy-winning singer announced Tuesday. St. Vincent, who is slated to release her first Spanish-language album on Nov. 15, will join her as an opening act. The 2025 “Guts” shows will feature major headline stadium shows in Curitiba, Brazil, at […]