Valladolid Festival Prizes: Alain Gomis’ ‘Dao’ Wins Golden Spike, ‘La Gradiva’ Takes Silver

Variety - Nov 1, 2026

French-Senegalese filmmaker Alain Gomis’ “Dao,” an expansive family saga spanning Europe and Africa, was awarded the Golden Spike for best film at Spain’s 71st Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci) while Marine Atlan’s acclaimed debut “La Gradiva” received the Silver Spike. Unfolding between a wedding in France and an ancestral memorial ceremony in Guinea-Bissau, Gomis’ three-hour […]

Read full article

More News

A Rembrandt on Your Skin: Museum Hosts a Tattoo Parlor in Amsterdam

A Rembrandt on Your Skin: Museum Hosts a Tattoo Parlor in Amsterdam

For two weeks, patrons at the Rembrandt House can get tattoos of the artist’s drawings and etchings, courtesy of “the godfather of Amsterdam tattoo culture.”

Nov 1, 2026See more

24 Fun Things to Do in N.Y.C. in November

24 Fun Things to Do in N.Y.C. in November

Dave Chappelle takes over Madison Square Garden, a gay “Fantasticks” opens on Broadway and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade turns 100.

Nov 1, 2026See more

Swarms of Butterflies Land at New York’s Natural History Museum

Swarms of Butterflies Land at New York’s Natural History Museum

The cartoonist Peter Kuper has filled a corridor with drawings of monarchs, depicting the beauty of the annual mass migration to Mexican forests — as well as its perils.

Nov 1, 2026See more

Museums Turn to A.I. to Create Personalized Tour Experiences

Museums Turn to A.I. to Create Personalized Tour Experiences

What if you could carry your own personal curator in your pocket? Museums are hoping A.I. can make this a reality.

Nov 1, 2026See more

Why This Playwright Can’t Quit His Family of Anxious Liberals

Why This Playwright Can’t Quit His Family of Anxious Liberals

Richard Nelson thought he was done with the Apple family in 2020. Then Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Nov 1, 2026See more

Recalling the Pathbreaking Role of a Newark Art Space

Recalling the Pathbreaking Role of a Newark Art Space

An exhibition at the Newark Museum of Art is showcasing the influence of Aljira, a nonprofit gallery that supported underrepresented artists.

Nov 1, 2026See more

Dylan Efron, Carl Radke & More Celebs to Root for in the NYC Marathon

Dylan Efron, Carl Radke & More Celebs to Root for in the NYC Marathon

Count Traitors' Dylan Efron, Summer House's Carl Radke, Dance Moms alum Chloé Lukasiak and actress Jennifer Connelly among those ready to run this town. As in, lace up their sneaks and...

Nov 1, 2026See more

Melissa Gilbert recalls special bond with TV dad Michael Landon in heartfelt note

Melissa Gilbert recalls special bond with TV dad Michael Landon in heartfelt note

Melissa Gilbert recalls special bond with TV dad Michael Landon in heartfelt noteLittle House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert has shared a heartfelt tribute to her TV dad, Michael...

Nov 1, 2026See more

Leni Klum gives honest response to taking over mom Heidi's Halloween party

Leni Klum gives honest response to taking over mom Heidi's Halloween party

Leni Klum gives honest response to taking over mom heidi’s Halloween partyNobody can match Heidi Klum when it comes to Halloween celebrations, her daughter Leni Klum has admitted.The 22-year-old model,...

Nov 1, 2026See more

Finneas O'Connell, Claudia give insight into newly married private life

Finneas O'Connell, Claudia give insight into newly married private life

Finneas O'Connell, Claudia give insight into newly married private life Finneas O'Connell and Claudia Sulewski are enjoying every second of being married to each otherThe couple tied the knot in a...

Nov 1, 2026See more

Inde Navarrette Wins Halloween With Penis-Destroying Robot ‘SNL’ Sketch ‘The Inventor’s Wife’

Inde Navarrette Wins Halloween With Penis-Destroying Robot ‘SNL’ Sketch ‘The Inventor’s Wife’

After a pretty weak cold open that was crashed by Tom Hanks’ David S. Pumpkins, Donald Trump (who admitted he “might be gay”) and his MAGA minion Nicki Minaj, and...

Nov 1, 2026See more

Colin Farrell gets candid about private family life with son James

Colin Farrell gets candid about private family life with son James

Colin Farrell gets candid about private family life with son JamesColin Farrell has offered a rare glimpse into his private family life, sharing a touching moment with his eldest son...

Nov 1, 2026See more

Recommended