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Back to normal? Cannes Film Festival prepares to party

After the 2020 Cannes Film Festival was canceled by the pandemic and the 2021 edition was scaled back — even kisses were forbade on the red carpet — the lavish French Riviera cinema soiree is set to return with a festival that promises to be something like normal

The Independent UK

Final documentary by director killed in Ukraine to screen at Cannes

"Mariupolis 2", a documentary about the conflict in the southeastern Donbass region of Ukraine, will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival next week, in a last minute addition to the line-up. It is the second installment of a project by Lithuanian director Mantas Kvedaravicius, who was tragically killed in…

Radio France Internationale

Women voters could swing Australian election result

With anger over misogyny in the Australian parliament, women's rights have dominated the election campaign as Australia heads to the polls later this month with a record number of female candidates standing as independents. Also the Taliban has ordered women in Afghanistan to cover their faces when in public while…

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Cannes Marks Its 75th Year in Nostalgic Form

From Maverick to Bowie to Elvis, the Cannes Film Festival launches its 75th-anniversary edition on Tuesday with a roster full of icons from the last century. The world's foremost film festival always tries to strike a balance between serious arthouse fare and popcorn-guzzling entertainment, AFP said. It has scored some…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Film by Director Killed in Ukraine to Be Shown at Cannes

The final film by Lithuanian director Mantas Kvedaravicius, who was killed by Russian forces in Ukraine last month, will be shown at the Cannes Film Festival, organizers said Thursday. Kvedaravicius was shooting a follow-up to his celebrated documentary, "Mariupolis", about the conflict in the Donbas region when he was reportedly…

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Tanuj Virwani on Deepika Padukone representing India at Cannes International Film Festival: 'She truly belongs there'

Tanuj Virwani is currently on cloud nine as his short film ‘Parchaaiyaan’ is all set to be screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2022. ETimes got in touch with the actor who, in an exclusive conversation, spilled the beans on the film, his character, his shooting experience and more.…

The Times of India

'Real Euphoria': Cannes Luxury Back after Pandemic Pause

After celebrations took a hit during the past two years of Covid-19, this year's Cannes Film Festival promises a return to its traditional wild festivities and displays of exorbitant wealth. "There is real euphoria... people want human contact," Romain Benichou of rental firm Century 21, told AFP. But buying your…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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After Hina Khan, Helly Shah gears up for her debut at Cannes film festival

Earlier, the news of Hina Khan returning to Cannes Film Festival red carpet this year again stirred up the headlines. Now, it has come out that another popular TV actress is going to Cannes 2022. It is none other than Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 fame Helly Shah.

The Times of India

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

Police killing of French-Algerian student Oussekine remembered on screen, at last

Thirty five years after Malik Oussekine was beaten to death by police during a student demonstration, his story is finally being told in a four-part series beginning Wednesday on Disney+ and a feature film debuts at this month's Cannes Film Festival.

Radio France Internationale

Cannes Film Festival Enters The Metaverse

Brut. brings the world’s most famous movie-release event to the digital world via the videogame Fortnite.

Zenger

Forest Whitaker to receive honorary Palme d'Or prize at Cannes

Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker will receive the honorary Palme d'Or at the opening ceremony of this month's Cannes Film Festival.

Radio France Internationale

Film show: Nicolas Cage grapples with his own 'Massive Talent'

We take a look at Nicolas Cage's latest outing, in which he plays what he's called his most challenging role: himself. But first, as the 75th Cannes Film Festival reveals the jury members who'll be judging the features in competition, film critic Lisa Nesselson gives us her take on the…

France 24

Entertainment: Deepika Padukone to be part of Cannes Film Festival jury

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone will be a part of the competition jury at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. More details on Dynamite News:

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The Independent UK

'Titane' actor Vincent Lindon to lead Cannes jury

A year after starring in the Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winner “Titane,” the French actor Vincent Lindon will preside over the jury that will decide the top prize at this year’s festival

France 24

Film show: French director André Bonzel's 'Flickering Ghosts of Loves Gone By'

Thirty years after his first film "Man Bites Dog" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992, André Bonzel’s poignant, personal documentary "Flickering Ghosts of Loves Gone By" is released on French screens. He joins us to talk about his love of archival footage and how a surprise phone call…

Asharq Al-Awsat

75th Cannes to Feature Cronenberg, Chan-Wook and ‘Elvis’

Films by David Cronenberg, Park Chan-wook and Kelly Reichardt will vie for the coveted Palme d’Or at a Cannes Film Festival set to unspool against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. Cannes film festival artist director Thierry Frémaux and president Pierre Lescure announced the lineup to this year’s festival,…

Radio France Internationale

From Elvis to zombies, the 2022 Cannes line-up promises to pack a punch

The excitement of the 75th Cannes Film festival was palpable as journalists gathered on the Champs-Elysées in Paris on Thursday for the annual press conference announcing the films both in and out of competition. With a special nod to Ukraine, this year’s selection is an eclectic mix of familiar faces,…

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'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

Asharq Al-Awsat

Film Industry Guns for Fresh Start at Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival will hope to relaunch the industry's hopes with another star-packed line-up to be announced on Thursday. After a slow return to cinema-going after the Covid-19 pandemic, the film business will be hoping for a boost on the French Riviera when the 75th edition of the world's…

Tribune News Service

‘Elvis’ to make world premiere at Cannes Film Festival

“Elvis” is ready to rock the Cannes Film Festival.

Radio France Internationale

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

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.

Tribune News Service

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ headed to 2022 Cannes Film Festival before hitting theaters nationwide May 27

Tom Cruise’s repeatedly delayed “Top Gun” sequel is expected to screen at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.

Al Jazeera

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.

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