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‘Overwhelming and sublime’: the primal power of Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s cinematic art

The Cannes-winning film-maker’s latest work, created specially for Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art, is a tribute to his obsession with the magic of light and shadow

The Guardian - AU

Fact check: Is Kevin Spacey really heading to the Venice Film Festival for directorial comeback bid?

After showing up at an event during the Cannes Film Festival, Kevin Spacey will debut a trailer in Venice for a sci-fi thriller he directed. This is part of his continued efforts to stage a comeback, following sexual misconduct allegations and legal issues which have derailed his Hollywood career.

Euronews

Sharon Stone claims she had a heated 'argument' with Michael Douglas before Basic Instinct

Sharon Stone has recalled how she and Basic Instinct co-star Michael Douglas had an angry row at Cannes before starring in the film together, although he has no recollection of the incident.

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Scottish firm to bring Gaza documentary dropped from Cannes to UK cinemas

A SCOTTISH-BASED firm is set to bring a documentary shot by 22 different Palestinian filmmakers about their day-to-day lives living in a warzone to…

The National (Scotland)

Reese Witherspoon Nails the Casual Cannes Dress Code in an Alexander McQueen Little White Dress

It's giving Elle Woods in the French Riviera.

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Cal review – grieving Helen Mirren superb in compassionate Troubles romance

Mirren won best actress at Cannes in 1984 for her role as Marcella, who forms a relationship with John Lynch’s Cal – a man complicit in her husband’s murder

The Guardian - UK

Akinola Davies Jr. on representing Nigerian cinema at Cannes with 'My Father's Shadow'

Euronews Culture sat down with filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. to discuss Nollywood, his debut film’s Cannes selection, his passion for shooting on film, the role of women in Nigerian society, and more.

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Riding the New Wave: how Aussie movies won the world

The accents and colloquialisms of 1970s Aussie movies initially baffled the world but that changed when one was subtitled with Parisian street slang at Cannes.

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Elle Fanning on ice facials, freckles and finding confidence at Cannes

The Great star and soon-to-be new Effie Trinket shares her beauty hacks, pinch-me moments — and the movie that changed her

Evening Standard

Hideo Kojima reunited with The Batman star Robert Pattinson, but won’t reveal what they talked about: "There are things I can't really say here"

Hideo Kojima and Robert Pattinson linked up at the Cannes afterparty for Die My Love

Total Film

Jennifer Lawrence’s latest film ‘Die My Love’ secures $24 million global distribution deal

In one of the biggest successes from this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Jennifer Lawrence’s latest film ‘Die My Love’ has secured a $24 million global distribution deal.

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The 8 best movies we saw at Cannes Film Festival 2025

CANNES 2025: The best of this year’s festival as selected by Jacob Stolworthy, including a a nerve-shredding drama that caused loud gasps from viewers

The Independent UK

Scottish director’s film set during Highland Clearances takes Cannes by storm

A SCOTTISH director’s film set during the Highland Clearances has made waves at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival ...

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Iran summons French diplomat over praise of Palme d'Or-winning film 'It Was Just An Accident'

Iran's Palme d'Or-winning director Jafar Panahi was cheered as he arrived home after his Cannes win. However, the national press and political reaction has been more muted. Iran has also summoned a French diplomat over praise of 'It Was Just An Accident'.

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Filmmaker Panahi Cheered On Return To Iran After Cannes Triumph

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was given a hero's welcome by supporters on his return to Tehran on Monday after winning the top prize at the Cannes film festival, footage posted on social media showed.

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Postcard from Cannes #7 : Rolling up the red carpet after two weeks of movie magic

From politics to power cuts, romance to road trips, ghosts, gods and dogs... this year's Cannes Film Festival offered something for everyone, on and off the screen.

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Jeremy Strong compares Cannes jury to 'Conclave with Champagne'

'Succession' star Jeremy Strong has compared serving on the jury at the Cannes Film Festival to critically acclaimed movie 'Conclave' but "with Champagne".

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Iran summons French envoy, calling minister's Cannes comments 'insulting'

Iran summoned France’s envoy in Tehran over what it said were “insulting” comments by the French Foreign Minister following Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s win of the top prize at the Cannes film festival.

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The Independent UK

Jafar Panahi wins Cannes Palme d’Or for revenge thriller It Was Just an Accident

‘Cinema is society. Nobody is entitled to tell what we should or refrain from doing,’ Panahi said

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Jafar Panahi wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Jafar Panahi has received the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

The Guardian - UK

Jafar Panahi’s Cannes victory is a wonderful moment for an amazingly courageous film-maker

Panahi has endured years of harassment from the Iranian authorities but has created a tremendous body of work; his Palme d’Or is richly deserved

The Guardian - UK

Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Palme d’Or at Cannes for It Was Just an Accident

Panahi, long censored and previously imprisoned in his home country, took top prize as Sentimental Value and The Secret Agent also honoured

International Business Times

Dissident Iranian Filmmaker Panahi Wins Top Prize At Cannes

"It Was Just an Accident" by dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or for best film at the Cannes Festival on Saturday.

International Business Times

Highlights From Cannes As Film Festival Wraps Up

As the Cannes film festival hands out its prizes, AFP looks back at some of the highlights of a politically charged fortnight of screenings and celebrity sightings.

The Independent UK

Power outage hits Cannes Film Festival and traffic in southeastern France

A major power outage has hit southeastern France, disrupting traffic and briefly halting events at the Cannes Film Festival as the prestigious event prepared to hand out its top prize

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