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Pakistan bans its official Oscar entry Joyland

The film, which received accolades for the portrayal of a trans love affair, is banned for ‘objectionable material’.

Al Jazeera

Joyland: Pakistan bans Oscar contender film about trans love affair

Islamic groups denounce film that won prestigious jury prize at Cannes and has Malala Yousafzai as executive director

The Guardian - UK

Movie review: ‘Aftersun’ an uneasy coming of age tale

A Cannes award winner for Edinburgh, Scotland-born writer-director Charlotte Wells, “Aftersun” is the story of a young woman remembering a trip she took as a preteen with her troubled, but loving father. When the film begins, we see some video images captured on a late 1980s-early 1990s digital camera. The…

Boston Herald

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Birds fall to Earth from Delhi's toxic skies. Two brothers are there to save them

Named the best documentary at Sundance and Cannes, All That Breathes explores the mission of two Muslim brothers: saving a raptor cut down by smog and deadly kite strings.

WEKU

Decision to Leave: South Korean director Park Chan-wook turns in a desperately romantic detective thriller that breaks the rules

This Oscars contender and Cannes winner breaks the rules around police procedurals and femmes fatales, while being ‘achingly romantic’ to boot.

ABC News

Cara Delevingne looks fresh-faced on the red carpet after 'family intervention'

Cara Delvingne made her second public appearance in Cannes this week. It comes after she sparked concern following a series of erratic appearances

Daily Mirror

"Decision to Leave" seduces & mesmerizes

The "Oldboy" and "Handmaiden" director delivers a romantic thriller that took Cannes by storm

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The Stranger casts Joel Edgerton as an undercover cop in unnerving thriller inspired by Daniel Morcombe case

The tragic disappearance of a Sunshine Coast boy in 2003 and the ensuing police probe a decade later is the basis for The Stranger, coming to Netflix this month following a Cannes premiere.

ABC News

Blonde: Ana de Armas' stunning portrayal of Marilyn Monroe

Lights, Camera And Action..! Curly blonde hair- check, red lipstick - check, fake mole- check..., Miss de Armas flashes that smile in search of her ultimate daddy, looking virtually identical to the Hollywood sensation Marilyn Monroe - the icon of the 1950s and 60s. Ana de Armas- the Spanish/Cuban actress…

The Times of India

Unpacking the wild twists, excessive vomit in ‘Triangle of Sadness’: ‘Maybe it was too much’

When Swedish filmmaker Ruben Ostlund won the top prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for “Triangle of Sadness,” it put him in the rarified class of two-time Palme d’Or winners. The prestigious group also includes Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Haneke, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, Emir Kusturica, Shohei Imamura, Bille…

Los Angeles Times

Deepika Padukone becomes Cartier's new brand ambassador

The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. Deepika Padukone who came out being transparent about fighting her internal battle with mental health and chronic depression. She has spun the game by changing the direction of the wind towards additional success and glory. Padukone is not only one…

The Times of India

Iran’s Crackdown on Filmmakers Escalates

One year after ultraconservative President Ebrahim Raisi came to power, Iranian authorities are targeting the country's cinema. The July arrests of directors Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof, both icons abroad, reflect the pressure that filmmakers and actors are facing. The Iranian film community has been asking "who will be next?"…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘A period of repression’: Iran’s crackdown on filmmakers escalates

France 24

‘Triangle of Sadness’ Actor, Model Charlbi Dean Dies at 32

Charlbi Dean, the South African actor and model who had a breakout role in “Triangle of Sadness,” which won this year’s top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, has died at age 32. Dean died Monday at a hospital in New York from a sudden unexpected illness, her representatives said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Los Angeles Times

The 14 fall awards contenders set to open before November

This time last year, I was watching the trailer for Ridley Scott's spicy meatball of a true-crime saga "House of Gucci" on a continuous loop, trying to parse the nuances of Lady Gaga's Italian (?) accent and looking for a cheap online knockoff of Adam Driver's cable-knit ski sweater. I…

The Guardian - UK

Kate Dickie: ‘I think I’m happiest being in other people’s skin’

From Red Road to Prometheus, the Scottish actor has quietly amassed one of the most impressive CVs on screen. Our film critic talks to one of his favourite actors

Radio France Internationale

Cannes stalwart Lars von Trier reveals he has Parkinson's

Danish art house director Lars von Trier is undergoing treatment for Parkinson's disease, it was revealed on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Slams Iran’s Efforts to Prevent Exercise of Freedom of Expression

The United States, which has tense relations with Iran, has condemned Tehran's "continued efforts to prevent the exercise of freedom of expression". Award-winning dissident Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi, arrested last week in Tehran, must serve a six-year sentence previously handed to him in 2010, the judicial authority announced Tuesday. Panahi,…

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Iranian Judiciary Says Panahi Must Serve Six-year Sentence

Award-winning dissident Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi, arrested last week in Tehran, must serve a six-year sentence previously handed to him in 2010, the judicial authority announced Tuesday. Panahi, 62, has won a number of awards at international festivals for films that have critiqued modern Iran, including the top prize in…

Radio France Internationale

For the Sake of Peace: young peacemakers in South Sudan

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the documentary at Cannes that won an Honorary Golden Palm. There’s also the Bonus Question, the Listeners Corner, and “Music from Erwan”. All that, and of course, the new quiz question, too. Just click on the…

Radio France Internationale

Cannes, Venice film festivals call for release of Iranian filmmakers

The Venice film festival called Tuesday for the "immediate release" of award-winning dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi and fellow directors Mohammad Rasoulof and Mostafa Aleahmad. On Monday, Cannes film festival organisers also condemned their arrest.

The Times of India

I was better prepared for Cannes this year: Hina Khan

Hina Khan, who was in Ahmedabad recently to walk the ramp at the Ahmedabad Times Fashion Week, had a great time at the event. She tells us, “I didn’t know that this prestigious event was happening in Gujarat for the first time and walking the ramp was a great experience.…

Zenger

Cyber Beach: Wunderman Thompson Unveils Its Virtual Incarnation At Cannes

So far, the ad agency has won three Bronze Lions at the prestigious festival.

The Conversation

Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis is super-spangly, explosive, narratively unhinged – and an artistic triumph

A new Baz Luhrmann film caused a stir this year at Cannes – again.

The Hindu

India and advertising: chasing lions in the French Riviera

The biggest celebration of creativity is back, and in-person after two years. Ahead of Cannes Lions, five advertising honchos discuss what’s changed, digital vs film, and why meaningful brand connection is key

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