Ali Abbasi

Alex Schulman's debut film Archipelago named Sweden's Oscar entry

"Archipelago" directed by Alex Schulman will be Sweden's Oscar entry in the category of best international film. It feels incredible. Since this is my first film, it's completely overwhelming, Alex Schulman tells TT.

John Ajvide Lindqvist Teases New Project with Director Ali Abbasi

The author John Ajvide Lindqvist hints at a new collaboration with the Swedish-Iranian director Ali Abbasi.

Swedish-Iranian filmmaker apologizes for buttock slap

The Swedish-Iranian director Ali Abbasi apologizes for slapping a famous actor on the buttocks at a gala in Los Angeles. It was perceived as an unwanted sexual act.

Demi Moore awarded at the Golden Globe: "Shocked"

Hollywood star Demi Moore took home the prize for her performance in "The Substance" at the Golden Globe gala on Sunday night. And heavily tipped "The Brutalist" and "Emilia Pérez" both withstood the pressure.

Trump Actor: The Film Scares Colleagues

The Actors: "Trump's Criticism Inspires Violence"

Donald Trump's rhetoric when he criticizes the film "The Apprentice" is dangerous. This is the opinion of actors Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan, who play the leading roles in the Swedish-Iranian director Ali Abbasi's film.

Trump: The Film About Me is Fake

Donald Trump continues to go hard at Ali Abbasi's film about the presidential candidate. "Fake and classless", writes Trump on X.

This week's film and series

The film about Donald Trump and his ruthless mentor gets a cinema premiere and Prince Andrew's disastrous TV interview has become a drama. Here are this week's films and series.

Ali Abbasi at Trump's Hotel: Not Super Luxurious

Prior to the New York premiere of his film about Donald Trump, the Iranian-Swedish director Ali Abbasi has checked in to the presidential candidate's hotel, Trump International Hotel & Tower, in New York. The floor is not super clean, he says.

Despite the Threats - The Film About Trump Gets Its Premiere

Ali Abbasi is worried about his safety ahead of the premiere of his controversial film about Donald Trump. I would be lying if I said I haven't thought about it, says the Iranian-Swedish director.

Filip and Fredrik become Sweden's Oscar entry

It will be Filip and Fredrik's documentary "The Last Journey" that will represent Sweden in the battle for an Oscar for Best International Feature Film next year. I started crying like the devil, says Filip Hammar about when he received the news.