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Cannes Film Festival
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Forbesbusiness24 days ago
Korean Film 'Hope' Draws Attention at Cannes Film Festival
Na Hong-jin's film 'Hope' received notice at the Cannes Film Festival for its production scale and cast. Reports also noted an unspecified controversy surrounding the project.
France 24science32 days ago
Ron Howard Discusses New Documentary on Photographer Richard Avedon at Cannes
Oscar-winning director Ron Howard returns to the Cannes Film Festival with a documentary about legendary photographer Richard Avedon. The film explores Avedon's career and the changing face of America.
FR
Varietyworld33 days ago
Asghar Farhadi Discusses New Film Made in France After Return to Iran
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi premiered his French-language film Parallel Tales at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie was completed during his time outside Iran following his departure in 2022.
France 24science33 days ago
Star Wars Spin-Off Returns to Theaters Alongside French Films at Cannes
A new Star Wars film featuring Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver opened in theaters. More than 60 French productions and co-productions are screening at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Le Mondeworld34 days ago
Pedro Almodovar's 'Bitter Christmas' Screens at Cannes Film Festival
The Spanish director's 23rd feature film enters competition for the Palme d'Or. The movie follows two intertwined stories about a commercial director and a filmmaker writing a script.
France 24science34 days ago
Andie MacDowell Discusses Beauty Standards at Cannes Film Festival
Actress Andie MacDowell appeared at the Cannes Film Festival and spoke with France 24 about her film work, family life, and efforts to broaden definitions of beauty. The festival also features other projects addressing historical themes of sexism.
Varietyworld34 days ago
France’s Lilith Films Joins Chilean Drama ‘A Woman Wants to Die’ at Cannes
France’s Lilith Films has joined the production of the Chilean drama “A Woman Wants to Die.” The project is a co-production involving companies from Chile, Argentina, and Brazil and stars Paulina García.
Varietyworld34 days ago
Director Discusses Cannes Premiere of Historical Drama Set in Feudal Japan
A new film set in 1578 Osaka will premiere in the Cannes Premiere section. The story centers on a warlord under siege who forms an alliance with a prisoner strategist. Production used historical sets in Kyoto and at Shochiku Studio.
france24.comworld35 days ago
Park Chan-wook Receives France's Commander in the Order of Arts and Letters
Filmmaker Park Chan-wook received France's highest cultural honor from the French Ministry of Culture on Sunday. The award was presented during the Cannes Film Festival, where Park is serving as jury president.
France 24business35 days ago
Canal+ Chief Says Company Will Stop Working With Petition Signers
The head of France’s largest film producer announced the company will no longer work with hundreds of actors and directors who signed a petition criticizing the influence of its right-wing owner. The move follows the petition’s publication at the start of the Cannes Film Festival…
France 24world36 days ago
Floral Designer Prepares Carlton Cannes for Film Festival
A floral designer is using 10,000 to 15,000 flowers daily to decorate the Carlton Cannes ahead of the film festival. The work transforms every space inside the hotel.
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wdwnt.comworld37 days ago
Hollywood Studios Reduce Presence at Cannes Film Festival
Major studios are scaling back their participation at the Cannes Film Festival. The shift reflects a preference for projects with more predictable audience reception.
usmagazine.comworld37 days ago
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin Announce Pregnancy
The couple shared a joint Instagram post showing Palvin's belly with their hands resting on it while attending the Cannes Film Festival. A representative for Palvin confirmed to ABC News that the pair are expecting their first child. The announcement includes a sonogram image and…
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Varietyworld37 days ago
Restored 1986 Malayalam Film Amma Ariyan Gets Cannes Classics Premiere
Film Heritage Foundation's 4K restoration of the 1986 Malayalam film Amma Ariyan premieres Saturday in the Cannes Classics strand. The project required reassembling the Odessa Collective for permissions and more than 4,000 audio interventions because no camera negative or origina…
wwd.comworld37 days ago
Odessa A’Zion and Connor Swindells Receive Chopard Trophies at Cannes Event
The actors were honored as next-generation talents at the annual Chopard Trophy gala held at Carlton Beach during the Cannes Film Festival. French actress Isabelle Huppert presented the awards and delivered a speech on the nature of acting and cinema. The event drew numerous film…
The Japan Timesai38 days ago
Japanese Director Koji Fukada Premieres New Drama 'Nagi Notes' at Cannes
Koji Fukada spoke at a press conference on Thursday at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where his drama 'Nagi Notes' is having its premiere. The film, set in rural Japan, reflects on the human process of creating a sculpture. Fukada said using artificial intelligence to jump straig…
firstshowing.networld38 days ago
Park Chan-wook Presides Over 2026 Cannes Film Festival Jury
Park Chan-wook, president of the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, said he aims to lead democratic discussions and encourage fierce debates to select the best film rather than the most consensual choice. The South Korean director has previously competed four times at Cannes,…
themarysue.comworld38 days ago
Peter Jackson Reveals Stephen Colbert’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Project at Cannes
Director Peter Jackson disclosed details of Stephen Colbert’s new Tolkien film The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past while accepting a Palme d’Or at Cannes. The project, developed with Philippa Boyens and Colbert’s son Peter McGee, follows Andy Serkis’s The Hunt for Gollum se…
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thewrap.comai41 days ago
Cannes Jury Member Criticizes Hollywood Over Treatment of Actors Opposing Gaza War
A member of the Cannes Film Festival jury said Hollywood should be ashamed for blacklisting actors who have spoken out against Israel's war in Gaza. Paul Laverty, who has written two films that won the festival's top prize, made the comments Tuesday while praising the event for f…
The Hollywood Reporterworld41 days ago
Peter Jackson to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
Director Peter Jackson will be presented with an honorary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The award recognizes his impact on cinema even though none of his films have screened in competition at the festival. The honor highlights a 2001 preview…
variety.comworld46 days ago
New Nomadic Film Space Platform for African Cinema Financing to Launch at Cannes
A new traveling platform curated by Yetu (Un)limited will debut May 14-15 at the Cannes Marché du Film. Events include a workshop on innovative financing models for African cinemas and the second edition of an audience development think tank initiated in 2025. The initiative aims…
thewrap.comworld54 days ago
Laura Dern Replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus Season Four
U.S. actress Laura Dern has joined the cast of The White Lotus season four, replacing Helena Bonham Carter who left due to creative differences. Filming for the season, set during the Cannes Film Festival, is underway in the south of France. HBO stated the role is being rewritten…