The Latest Breaking News from Cannes

Kevin Spacey to make comeback in new film being sold at Cannes Film Festival

It’ll be actor’s first major role since he was accused of sexual assault

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Strictly Ballroom to screen at Cannes

The restored Australian hit movie Strictly Ballroom will screen at Cannes as part of a selection of classic films.

AAP · May 11, 2022

Chopard creates a unique trophy for Cannes Film Festival

After the historic Palme d'Or won in 2021 by Frenchwoman Julia Ducournau for her film Titane, Chopard is delighted to celebrate the 75th edition of the Cannes Festival, which coincides with the 25th anniversary of its partnership. To celebrate this double jubilee hand in hand, the Swiss jeweller is creating…

The Times of India · May 11, 2022

'Top Gun' to star at Cannes film fest under Ukraine shadow

With tensions around the war in Ukraine as a backdrop, the Cannes Film Festival plans to host some 35,000 people as the movie industry looks to reclaim its pre-pandemic glamour

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022

Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi faces plagiarism trial in Iranian court

Director and grand prix winner at last year’s Cannes festival for A Hero was sued by former student for using story from her documentary without credit

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2022

After 75 years, Cannes Film Festival elects first woman president

The Cannes Film Festival's new boss is set to begin her mandate on 1 July, after the prestigious international event holds its 75th edition. German lawyer and businesswoman Iris Knobloch will take over from Pierre Lescure, who has been at the helm since 2014. However, the choice of Knobloch, far…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 26, 2022

Tom ready to cruise the Croisette at this year's Cannes film festival

Tom Cruise is headed for Cannes in May – his first appearance at the international film festival since 1992. Organisers say he's to present the long-delayed world premiere of the Top Gun sequel.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 20, 2022

Russia faces growing cultural backlash over war on Ukraine

The Cannes film festival and the Munich Philharmonic are among those that have fired or cancelled Russian performers.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022

Cannes latest in culture industry to protest the Russian invasion

The organisers of the Cannes Film festival on Tuesday announced that Russian delegations will not be welcome at this year's event in May because of the invasion of Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2022

‘I couldn’t take it anymore’: 13 films that made audiences faint and be sick

From the ambulances called to a Cineworld in Bolton to the infamous castration scene cut for inciting panic attacks, Adam White gathers 13 notorious films that truly tested the endurance of their viewers

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2022