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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘A period of repression’: 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…

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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…

Los Angeles Times

Actress and model Charlbi Dean dies at 32

Charlbi Dean, the South African actor and model who had a breakout role in Cannes prize winner Triangle Of Sadness,…

Irish Independent

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…

The Guardian - UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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…

Radio France Internationale

'In love with my country': Arrested Iranian director Jafar Panahi

Paris (AFP) - Iranian director Jafar Panahi, renowned for his gritty social commentary which has drawn the ire of his…

AFP

Iran's next revolution will be female, says Cannes winner

Paris (AFP) - Iran's next revolution will be brought on by women taking back the freedoms denied to them in…

AFP

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…

The Times of India

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Cyber Beach: Wunderman Thompson Unveils Its Virtual Incarnation At Cannes

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

Zenger

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 Conversation

Iran movie feted by Cannes critics banned at home

Tehran (AFP) - Authorities in Iran have banned an Iranian movie about the struggles of a family in the sanctions-hit…

AFP

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…

The Hindu

Cannes Lions is ‘a wonderful bottle opener — for emotions, for normalcy’: Piyush Pandey

It’s adman Piyush Pandey’s 25th year at Cannes Lions and he can’t wait

The Hindu

Chloe Bayliss stars in short film MumLife at Cannes

"Post-natal anxiety is something that hasn't really been seen on screen before. I mean, people talk about post-natal depression, but…

Newcastle Herald

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Abhay Verma: I became a bigger fan of AR Rahman as a person after meeting him at poster launch of 'Safed'

Actor Abhay Verma, who garnered fame with his character in ‘The Family Man 2’, is currently on cloud nine. The…

The Times of India

Vaishali S calls out Geisha Designs for copying her design, designer-duo calls it mud-slinging

The worst nightmare for any artist is to see his work of art being blatantly copied. And often we see…

The Times of India

Indigenous Canadian Filmmaker Asked to Leave Cannes Red Carpet over Shoes

Indigenous Canadian filmmaker Kelvin Redvers was denied entry to the red carpet at the 75th Cannes Film Festival because he…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kore-eda says first South Korean film is a 'universal story'

Seoul (AFP) - Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, whose first South Korean film "Broker" helped its male lead to a best…

AFP

Iran rejects Cannes movie award as 'biased, political'

Tehran (AFP) - Iran on Monday rejected as "biased and political" last week's award at Cannes for a film about…

AFP

Aishwarya's gold gown at KJo's birthday bash: Same, same but different

Karan Johar’s 50th larger-than-life birthday bash saw the who's who of tinseltown in full attendance and we got to witness…

The Times of India