Sink or Swim is a French-language comedy that uses synchronised swimming as a vehicle to explore masculinity. The story centres around a group of male synchronised swimmers coping with depression, who explore ideas of friendship, loneliness, inclusion and fulfilment, together.

Disrupting the status quo, Freeda promotes women’s achievements, working to inspire personal style and celebrate global sisterhood. The platform tackles the unmet needs of Gen Yers and Zers in Italy, with a mission to spread stories of real women with a social-first strategy.

While revenues and attendances may be down at the Russian box office, especially for foreign-made movies, domestic releases are proving increasingly popular. What’s fuelling this interest in home-grown cinema, and how are Russian films breaking out into the international markets?

More than 3,500 French people ignored coronavirus warnings and gathered to break the world record for a group of people dressed up as Smurfs. The event shows how people are countering seclusion with solidarity, finding a sense of purpose and belonging in alternative acts of community.