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Congolese filmmaker Baloji mixes magic with biting social commentary

"Omen", the debut feature from Congolese director Baloji, is a poignant tale of cross-cultural discovery that weaves together themes of witchcraft, exclusion and feminism. Having already impressed the jury at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, the film has been picked to represent Belgium at next year's Oscars.

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American director Greta Gerwig chosen as jury president for 2024 Cannes Festival

The Cannes Film Festival announced Thursday that Greta Gerwig, director of summer blockbuster "Barbie", will preside over the jury at its 77th edition in May.

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Greta Gerwig caps off a stellar year by being named jury president at Cannes

Eve Jackson takes a look at the week's culture news, from "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig being named head of the Cannes Film Festival jury to exhibitions from one of Europe's most expensive painters, Scottish artist Peter Doig, at Paris's Musée d'Orsay and the most famous contemporary African painter of his…

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Amazon rift: Five things to know about the dispute between an Indigenous chief and Belgian filmmaker

The renowned chief from the Amazon rainforest and the Belgian filmmaker appeared to be close friends at this year’s Cannes Film Festival

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Sudan selects Cannes award-winning film ‘Goodbye Julia’ for Oscars

“Goodbye Julia”, the first-ever Sudanese feature to screen at the Cannes Film Festival, has been selected by Sudan to represent the war-torn country at the Academy Awards in the Best International Film category.

France 24

Johnny Depp addresses whether he feels ‘boycotted’ by Hollywood

Actor addressed the notion that he was making a ‘comeback’ with his latest film, ‘Jeanne du Barry’

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Koji Yakusho speaks of Cannes triumph delight

Koji Yakusho, who won the award for best actor at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for his role in the film "Perfect Days," spoke to reporters of his delight in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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Salma Hayek Just Shared Details About The Work That Went Into Her Incredible Plunging Neckline Cannes Dress, And I Am Shook

Salma Hayek shows off her plunging neckline dress for the Cannes Film Festival and the incredible work put into it.

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Cannes 2023: Sahra Mani’s documentary ‘Bread and Roses’ records Afghan women’s resistance under Taliban’s oppressive regime

Filmmaker Sahra Mani’s documentary ‘Bread and Roses,’ screened at the Cannes Film Festival, captures a motley group of brave Afghan women marching against one of the most brutal regimes in modern history

The Hindu

Asian talents score big at Cannes

From Japan to Malaysia by way of Vietnam, Asian filmmakers of disparate sensibilities triumphed at the recently-wrapped 76th Cannes Film Festival. The Palme d'Or may have gone to French filmmaker Justine Triet from her tense drama Anatomy Of A Fall, but six other awards handed out by the world's most…

Bangkok Post

Kate Beckinsale reveals how Keanu Reeves once helped her with wardrobe malfunction at Cannes Film Festival

The two actors walked the red carpet at Cannes in 1993

The Independent UK

Ovation at Cannes for Ken Loach where director shares The Old Oak's message of hope

Director's Durham-made film misses out on top prize at Cannes Film Festival but receives huge reception

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Postcard from Cannes #6: My own private jury

The Cannes Film Festival has come to a close for another year. While some walk away with trophies in hand, others might be disappointed. What is interesting about film festival juries is that they don’t have to justify their decisions, leaving many spectators perplexed. RFI looks at some of the…

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Morning Digest | PM Modi inaugurates new Parliament building, installs ‘Sengol‘ near LS Speaker’s chair; ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ wins the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival 2023, and more

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Anatomy of a festival: French film wins prestigious Palme d’Or in Cannes

The jury of the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival handed down its verdict on Saturday night during an emotional closing ceremony. For the 3rd time in the event's history, the coveted prize went to a woman; in this case French director Justine Triet for "Anatomy of a Fall"…

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'Anatomy of a Fall' wins the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival

Anatomy of a Fall, which stars Sandra Hüller as a writer trying to prove her innocence in her husband's death, is only the third film directed by a woman to win the Palme d'Or.

Cinemablend

Brie Larson Is Timeless In A Gorgeous Chanel Number Amid Stint As Cannes Judge

Brie Larson has spent this last couple weeks being a juror at the Cannes Film Festival and slaying a ton on at glitzy premieres.

Reuters

France's Triet becomes third female director to win Cannes' top prize

French director Justine Triet became the third female director to win the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or on Saturday, beating out 20 other films in competition for the top prize.

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France's Triet wins Cannes' Palme d'Or for 'Anatomy of a Fall'

French director Justine Triet won the 2023 Cannes Film Festival's top prize, the Palme d'Or, on Saturday for her courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Fall".

The Independent UK

Cannes closes Saturday with presentation of the Palme d'Or

After 21 world premieres, nearly two weeks of red-carpet parades and hundreds of thousands of camera flashes, the 76th Cannes Film Festival concludes Saturday with the presentation of its top prize, the Palme d’Or

Evening Standard

Back to the future! 5 retro beauty looks at Cannes Film Festival

From the swinging 60s to the late 90s, the beauty at Cannes made for some very fun (and familiar) looks, writes Maddy Mussen

Bangkok Post

Ageing maestros and strong women at epic Cannes fest

CANNES, France: This year's Cannes Film Festival has been an epic mix of ground-breaking women's perspectives and nostalgic homages to icons of the 20th century.

Daily Mirror

Rebel Wilson looks slimmer than ever in figure-hugging dress at Cannes alongside fiancé

Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson looked slimmed than ever as she stunned in a figure hugging dress at Cannes Film Festival alongside her fiancé Ramona

France 24

Cannes spotlights Cameroonian film: ‘It’s high time African stories influence world cinema’

The Cannes Film Festival delivered its first honours on Thursday with a historic prize for Malaysia’s “Tiger Stripes” while African movies continued to enjoy the Cannes spotlight with the screening of “Mambar Pierrette”, an intimate portrait of a free-spirited seamstress and single mother in Cameroon. Its director, Rosine Mbakam, sat…

The Independent UK

From Elle Fanning to Jennifer Lawrence: All the best-dressed stars at the Cannes Film Festival 2023

The red carpet has brought us a gorgeous range of looks

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