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Postcard from Cannes #1: Fiction is reality and reality is fiction

The Cannes Film Festival officially opened on Tuesday evening with a cheeky speech by hostess Camille Cottin, an emotional homage to Hollywood icon Meryl Streep, and a disconcerting deadpan film about making a film. You could call it a perfect cocktail to kick off the 77th edition of the international…

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Cannes opens with Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep, spotlight on female icons of film

The Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a tribute to jury head Greta Gerwig as the French Riviera gathering kicked off its 77th edition against the backdrop of a defining #MeToo moment for French film.

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Bella Hadid and Cate Blanchett: the best dressed stars on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet

Cannes Film Festival returned — and stars dressed up for the occasion

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Cannes reclaims Napoleon for France with ‘rebirth’ of Abel Gance epic

The 77th Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with a historic screening of Abel Gance’s restored 1927 masterpiece “Napoleon”, months after French critics heaped scorn on Ridley Scott’s “Anglo-Saxon” take on the French emperor.

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Greta Gerwig: ‘The number of female directors has gotten better. We’re not done yet’

While this year’s Cannes film festival jury president declared her role ‘a dream come true’, storms over sexual abuse and workers’ rights are expected

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Best Dressed Celebs on the Cannes Red Carpet

Celebrities really bring their A game to the red carpet, stopping to pose for pictures in glamorous gowns and amazing ensembles.

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Cannes film festival hopes for ‘no controversies’ as wars, scandals rage

The film industry is on edge as the Israel-Palestine conflict and Me Too accusations cast shadows on the red carpet.

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Demi Moore And Frederick Wiseman To Headline 2024 Cannes Festival

Explore the diverse lineup at The American Pavilion during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, featuring industry discussions, showcases, and special events.

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AI cameras to be tested at Cannes Film Festival ahead of Paris Olympics

Security using artificial intelligence is being deployed at the Cannes Film Festival in a test for potential applications at the Paris Olympics two months later.

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Cannes Film Festival 2024: the 11 films set to cause a splash on the French Riviera from Furiosa to Bird

Here’s our guide to some of the most exciting films on the Croisette during the festival

Evening Standard

Iranian director’s escape stokes drama as Cannes gears up for explosive film fest

News of director Mohammad Rasoulof’s escape from Iran adds a dramatic twist to the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday against an already volatile backdrop of wars raging on Europe’s doorstep, potential worker strikes, and rumours sex abusers may be outed even as they hit the red…

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Iran Director's Escape, MeToo Tensions Build Off-screen Drama At Cannes

The escape of an Iranian director and rumours over fresh MeToo allegations were setting the scene Monday for a dramatic Cannes Film Festival, already packed with Hollywood icons and attention-grabbing films.

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AI cameras to be tested at Cannes Film Festival ahead of Paris Olympics

Security using artificial intelligence is being deployed at the Cannes Film Festival in a test for potential applications at the Paris Olympics two months later.

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Cannes Film Festival 2022: Drama, Controversy, And Excitement

The 77th Cannes Film Festival faces challenges but offers a diverse lineup of films and discussions amidst global turmoil.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Explosive’ secret list of abusers set to upstage women’s big week at Cannes film festival

Crisis management team reported to be in place as Meryl Streep heads roster of female stars and directors collecting accolades

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Cannes film festival faces strike disruption over seasonal workers’ rights

Group will protest against government’s treatment of freelance workers at festivals across France

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aditi Rao Hydari CONFIRM their return to Cannes Film Festival 2024

Bollywood actresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aditi Rao Hydari are set for their big return to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year.

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Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging

Rasoulof is one of Iran’s leading directors and his film The Seed of the Sacred Fig is due to premiere at Cannes film festival

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Cannes Film Festival workers call for strike ahead of opening

Workers at the Cannes Film Festival in France have called for a strike over pay and conditions on Monday, just a week before the international event is due to start.

France 24

The artistic treasures within Henri Matisse's 'Red Studio'

Painting his very own canvases into a vivid, red scene, Henri Matisse marked an important – and somewhat controversial – moment in his artistic journey with the 1911 piece "Red Studio". As the LVMH Foundation shows the painting in a new setting in Paris, we take a look at its…

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Laurent Cantet obituary

French film director who won the Palme D’Or at the Cannes film festival with his improvisatory education drama The Class

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Cannes to premiere Jean-Luc Godard film finished the day before he died

The director’s 18-minute film Scénarios will premiere at this year’s Cannes film festival accompanied by his 34-minute introduction

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Homage to Japanese legends at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

This year's Cannes Film Festival will pay homage to Japan's contribution to film over the years. The poster for the Cannes Film Festival, for example, is inspired by the film Rhapsody in August by legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, while an honorary Palme d'Or will be awarded to Japanese animators…

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Demi Moore To Host Amfar Gala At Cannes Film Festival

Demi Moore and Cher headline the star-studded amfAR gala at Cannes Film Festival, raising funds for HIV/AIDS research programs.

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77Th Cannes Film Festival To Showcase Iconic Filmmakers And Stars

Discover the highlights of the 77th Cannes Film Festival with iconic directors, highly anticipated films, and a prestigious jury led by Greta Gerwig.

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