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Joe Alwyn attends Celine dinner at Cannes Film Festival

It was the actor’s first public appearance since his reported split from Taylor Swift

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Co-creator says 'torture porn' scandal will help make 'The Idol' the show of the summer

CANNES, France — The cast and creators of HBO's upcoming series "The Idol" used its Cannes Film Festival premiere to push back against rumors of a chaotic set and a Rolling Stone article that characterized the narrative as "torture porn" and a "rape fantasy" rooted in toxic masculinity.

Los Angeles Times · May 23, 2023

The longer, the better: Standing ovations rate at the Cannes Film Festival

Cannes film festival is known for its standing ovations, but does a long or short applause measure the success of a film at the box office?

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Durham-made Ken Loach movie is predicted a winner at Cannes Film Festival

As The Old Oak prepares for a screening at Cannes Film Festival this weekend, a new study suggests it could scoop the top award

Chronicle Live · May 22, 2023

Cannes 2023: 'Four Daughters' looks at reasons why two sisters joined Islamic State group

In today's Cannes Film Festival round-up, actors and real people re-enact the past to understand why two young sisters left Tunisia and their family to fight for the Islamic State group in Syria. "Four Daughters" comes from Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, who is one of the seven female directors…

France 24 · May 22, 2023

‘In the Rearview’: Polish filmmaker brings Ukrainian refugees' plight to Cannes

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has effectively knocked out the country’s film industry, resulting in a starkly diminished presence at the Cannes Film Festival this year – though the war is still very much part of the Cannes conversation. Maciek Hamela’s documentary “In the Rearview”, about the evacuation of Ukrainian refugees,…

France 24 · May 22, 2023

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wows in glam gown alongside husband Jason Statham at Cannes

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stunned as she attended the Women in Motion Awards at the Cannes Film Festival alongside her actor husband Jason Statham

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2023

Jennifer Lawrence stuns at Cannes Film Festival in red Dior gown - and flip-flops

The Cannes Film Festival dress code allegedly requires women to wear high heels on the red carpet

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Postcard from Cannes #4: Major spotlight on African talents

With a record number of films in the official lineup, African cinema is set to shine at the Cannes Film Festival this year. It’s not only a showcase for attracting international attention, it's also a motivator for up and coming young filmmakers from the continent.

Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2023

Maya Jama wows fans at Cannes Film Festival with stunning dress and creative hairdo

The Love Island presenter, 28, partied with other celebrities after shutting down rumours that she was dating Leonardo DiCaprio, who has also been at the internationally renowned Film Festival

Bristol Post · May 22, 2023