David Beckham enjoys pie, mash and jellied eels with Chelsea Pensioners

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentChiara Bellosi, whose first work, “Ordinary Justice,” launched from Berlin’s Generation 14plus section in 2020, is back with “Swing Ride” (“Calcinculo”) about an overweight 15-year-old named Benedetta pining for attention in an Italian province where she falls in love with the skinny non-binary Amanda.A key difference between the two films is that while “Ordinary Justice,” which examined the lives of two families on opposite sides of a murder case, originated from a deeply researched screenplay that Bellosi wrote, “Swing Ride” — premiering in Panorama on Feb. 13 — stems from a prizewinning script proposed to her by Carlo Cresto Dina, her producer, who also discovered Alice Rohrwacher (“Happy as Lazzaro”) and is known for nurturing the cream of Italy’s new cinematic crop.   “It’s a very different process; it was the first time that I had to start from a world that didn’t germinate from me,” said Bellosi about working from the script penned by Maria Teresa Venditti and Luca De Bei that won Italy’s prestigious Solinas prize in 2018.It was like moving into a new house that she had to make her own, she said.“I worked with the writers; I wanted to make a few tweaks and we did that together,” she added, noting that initially “it was a leap into the void.” But directing from their screenplay actually ended up giving her “more freedom” than her previous pic because “the container is already there; but you can go pretty wild with the rest.”This freedom also made it more fun.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMK2 Films, the banner behind Joachim Trier’s “The Worst Person in the World,” has boarded “Love Life,” the anticipated next film of laureled Japanese director Koji Fukada. Fukada’s credits include the 2016 movie “Harmonium” which won the jury prize at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, as well as “A Girl Missing” which played at Toronto. His latest film, “The Real Thing” was part of Cannes 2020’s Official Selection.

K.J. Yossman Fresh from appearing in Netflix hit Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up,” Mark Rylance’s latest big screen outing is “The Outfit,” in which he stars as Leonard, a 1950s tailor. It is a role that could not be more dissimilar to the fictional megalomaniac billionaire Peter Isherwell, whom Rylance plays in McKay’s disaster movie.Written and directed by Graham Moore, the Oscar-winning scribe behind “The Imitation Game,” “The Outfit” sees Rylance star as a Savile Row tailor who has fled across the Atlantic to escape his tragic past.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentTrustNordisk has closed a flurry of sales on a pair of 3D-animated family features, “Little Allan — The Human Antenna” and “The Super,” underscoring the market appeal of independent youth-skewing movies.“Little Allan – The Human Antenna” marks Danish film Amalie Naesby Fick’s follow up to her commercially successful debut “The Incredible Story of The Giant Pear,” which premiered in the the Generation Kplus section at Berlin in 2018. This year, the helmer has her daring drama series “Sex” selected for the Berlinale Series.The film takes place during summer vacation, when introverted, 11-year old Allan starts acting as a human antenna for his old neighbor, who thinks a huge invasion fleet from the outer space is on its way.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorAhead of Sunday’s world premiere of documentary “1341 Frames of Love and War,” which plays in Berlinale Special, Variety spoke to Israeli writer/director Ran Tal about the film and its subject, Israeli war photographer Micha Bar-Am.In some ways “Frames” continues Tal’s interest in Israeli history evident in his previous work, “What If? Ehud Barak on War and Peace,” which centered on the former prime minister of Israel. Bar-Am was born in Berlin in 1930, but grew up in what became Israel, and across a five decade-long career as a photographer he documented many of the major episodes – in particular the wars – in the life of the young country, founded in 1948.

PUT it away, lovies.   Some showbiz stars can’t resist getting their kit off, no matter the weather.  We’ve had plenty of restrictions in 2021, but these exhibitionists have never felt more free - and they want us all to see for ourselves.  As most of us wrap up in several winter layers, we take a look back at a year of flesh flashing in our naked league.  Kim Kardashian Never a shrinking violet, Kim K isn’t averse to showing off her shapely curves in all their glory.  The queen of reality TV, 41, has a couple of good excuses though - she’s got her underwear brand, SKIMS, to promote and she’s got to show her ex-husband Kanye West what he’s missing.  Emily Ratajkowski Look through the archives and you’ll find a whole album-full of naked

DAVID and Victoria Beckham's children are taking the family brand to “world domination” according to an expert. The megastar couple’s second eldest son Romeo has just signed a £1.2million contract with the sport shoe maker Puma - and their first child Brooklyn penned a million pound deal with British fashion outlet Superdry last month.

David Beckham just got absolutely roasted for singing Christmas carols by his wife Victoria Beckham, but he threw the shade right back!

Victoria Beckham melted hearts with a sweet throwback video of her daughter Harper and son Brooklyn at their grandfather's wedding earlier this month.MORE: Victoria Beckham shares intimate insight into family Christmas with husband David and daughter HarperThe fashion designer posted a clip of her youngest and eldest child on the dancefloor, with Brooklyn twirling his sister around before they share a sweet embrace and declare their love for each other.

He recently left fans in hysterics after he posed on his tip toes for a Christmas snap. Former English professional footballer David Beckham, 46, and his fashion designer wife Victoria, 47, looked every inch the happy couple as they posed with their three sons Brooklyn, 22, Romeo, 19, and Cruz, 16, along with 10 year old daughter Harper for the Christmas Day snap.

It was a united family Christmas for David and Victoria Beckham and their growing children - which they shared in this adorable family snap.

Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has revealed that nobody questioned Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to sell David Beckham despite the surprise sale in 2003.

David Beckham's fans have been left in hysterics after noticing a hidden detail in his Christmas snap.The 46 year old, who recently shared a sweet glimpse at his dad Ted's wedding, took to his Instagram feed on Boxing Day to share a gorgeous family photo for the festive period. In the picture, David and his three sons Brooklyn, 22, Romeo, 19, and Cruz, 16, all look dapper as they don black suits with matching ties alongside a white rose each.

David Beckham had fans in stitches after they spotted a hilarious detail in a Christmas snap of the star with his family.

John O'Kane has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson convinced him to sign for Manchester United in 1990 over a game of snooker.

DAVID Beckham has been spotted standing on tip-toes in a new family picture - so his son doesn't tower over him. The England football legend was seen by fans appearing to try to give himself a little extra height beside ultra-tall son Romeo, 19.

David Beckham was full of Christmas cheer as he literally roasted chestnuts on an open fire.

Victoria Beckham looked radiant as she shared a rare family snap on Christmas Day.The Spice Girls star, 47, took to Instagram to post a lovely snap as she wished her 29.3 million followers a Merry Christmas from the Beckhams.The picture sees Victoria pose with husband David Beckham, 46, their eldest son, Brooklyn, 22, 19 year old Romeo, 16 year old Cruz and daughter Harper, ten. David and his three sons all looked very smart in almost identical dark suits with white shirts and dark ties.

Victoria Beckham celebrated Christmas by posting a never-before-seen wedding photo with her husband David and their four children. The fashion designer took to Instagram to post the photo from her father-in-law Ted's wedding earlier this month, telling fans: "Christmas kisses from the Beckhams!"GALLERY: How the Beckhams and other celebrities celebrated Christmas DayThe gorgeous image showed Victoria, David and their children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper posing together in front of a Christmas tree at the lavish wedding venue.

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are having the most fun on Christmas and they’re given fans an inside look at how they’re spending the holiday with their family!

Christmas is in full swing across the globe, and many of our favourite celebrities have been taking to social media to share their in the festivities.MORE: Prince William and Kate Middleton take George, Charlotte and Louis to Christmas Day church serviceFrom Victoria Beckham and Holly Willoughby to Gary Barlow and Mariah Carey here are some of our favourite celebrity Christmas snaps so far…Beauty mogul Victoria has shared a sweet family portrait to Instagram showing the family-of-six standing in front of their Christmas tree. The former Spice Girl, 47, looks stunning in a festive green figure-hugging dress while David and sons Cruz, 16, Romeo, 19, and 22-year-old Brooklyn all looked smartly dressed in suits.

Christmas fixtures, but have taken the time to embrace this year's festivities with some heart-warming snaps posted online.  Cristiano Ronaldo led the way after posting a family photo on Instagram while the Liverpool squad wore Santa hats after training on Christmas Eve.

Victoria Beckham has welcomed her fans into her family's Christmas preparations by sharing two heartwarming Instagram pictures of husband David and their daughter Harper on Thursday.MORE: Victoria and David Beckham have the best reaction to son Brooklyn's new cooking seriesOne of the snaps showed doting dad David giving their ten-year-old daughter a piggyback while the other saw the former football cuddle up to their pet dog Fig inside a cosy pub.WATCH: Victoria Beckham unveils surprise door makeover at £31m mansion"Cosy moments getting us ready for Christmas! Kisses @davidbeckham, Harper and Fig," the fashion designer simply remarked.MORE: Victoria Beckham unveils surprising Christmas tree with sentimental family messageSEE: Victoria

Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse has revealed his goal of breaking David Beckham's record of goals scored from direct free kicks, as well as one day meeting the former Manchester United number seven.