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Thousands of French actors call for fair share of streaming profits

The day before the opening of the Cannes film festival, some 7,000 French actors called on streaming platforms for a more fair distribution of profits.

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Cannes Film Festival workers call for strike ahead of opening

Workers at the Cannes Film Festival in France have called for a strike over pay and conditions on Monday, just a week before the international event is due to start.

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Hollywood actress Meryl Streep to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

Meryl Streep will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival on 14 May, organisers have announced.

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Homage to Japanese legends at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

This year's Cannes Film Festival will pay homage to Japan's contribution to film over the years. The poster for the Cannes Film Festival, for example, is inspired by the film Rhapsody in August by legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, while an honorary Palme d'Or will be awarded to Japanese animators…

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Restored cut of century-old Napoleon epic to screen at Cannes Film Festival

After a marathon restoration effort, visionary French director Abel Gance's silent masterpiece Napoleon will return to the big screen at the Cannes Film Festival in May – nearly 100 years after it was made.

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Cannes 2024: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ to compete for the Palme d’Or

Payal Kapadia’s drama is the first Indian title in over 40 years to feature in the prestigious In Competition section of the Cannes Film Festival

The Hindu

Cannes reveals 19-film line-up featuring Coppola and Cronenberg

Nineteen films have been picked to compete for the coveted Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in the south of France in May. The prize can give a major boost for arthouse films such as last year's winner Anatomy of a Fall that went on to win an avalanche…

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Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Among Entries For Cannes Film Festival

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola will return to the Cannes Film Festival with his long-awaited epic "Megalopolis", organisers said on Thursday, announcing a line-up that includes some huge names of world cinema.

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Cannes Film Festival promises fiery premiere for latest Mad Max

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the latest instalment of the post-apocalyptic franchise by Australian director George Miller, will get its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on 15 May, organisers have said.

Radio France Internationale

Inshallah a Boy: a film that tackles women’s rights in Jordan

Director Amjad Al Rasheed’s first feature film, Inshallah a Boy, tells the story of a mother standing up to Jordan’s archaic, patriarchal inheritance laws. Carried charismatically by award-winning actress Mouna Hawa, the film also addresses broader issues of gender inequality.

Radio France Internationale

Film show: Jordanian drama 'Inshallah a Boy' makes for gripping viewing

Amjad Al Rasheed's directorial debut was also the first Jordanian film to be screened at the Cannes film festival last year. "Inshallah a Boy" focuses on a courageous mother and widow who's constrained by the patriarchal society she lives in. Amjad joins us in the studio to talk about making…

France 24

Is Jennie Blackpink's most fashionable? From Buckingham Palace with the Princess of Wales to Jacquemus

Jennie rubbed shoulders with the Princess of Wales, made her Met Gala debut and is now the face of Jacquemus' Christmas campaign — has she pipped Blackpink bandmates Jisoo, Rosé and Lisa to the post as most fashionable in 2023, asks Joe Bromley

Evening Standard

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.

Radio France Internationale

Film show: France sends a delicious foodie movie to the Oscars

Film critic Lisa Nesselson and presenter Eve Jackson talk about the week's film news, including Juliette Binoche starring in historical foodie movie "The Taste of Things", also known as "The Pot-au-Feu". They also discuss the biopic of adventurous skilled navigator Florence Arthaud, as well as "Goodbye Julia", the first ever…

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The Independent UK

Sandra Hüller's burdens of proof, in 'Anatomy of a Fall' and 'Zone of Interest'

Since Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it won the Palme d’Or, Sandra Hüller has been dogged by a question: Did she do it

France 24

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

Iran sentences filmmaker to prison for screening film at Cannes

An Iranian filmmaker and his producer reportedly face prison time and being barred from filmmaking after they showcased a movie at the Cannes Film Festival without government approval, drawing immediate criticism internationally from leading American director Martin Scorsese and others.

The Independent UK

Iranian filmmaker and his producer face prison for showing film at Cannes without state permission

An Iranian filmmaker and his producer reportedly face prison time and being barred from filmmaking after they showcased a movie at the Cannes Film Festival without government approval

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Los Angeles Times

Karen Allen kept her 'Indiana Jones' cameo a secret for years, 'which was torture'

When "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, no one was happier than Karen Allen.

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Jordan in the limelight at the Cannes Film Festival

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the film Insh’Allah a Boy. There’s “On This Day”, the “Listeners Corner” with Paul Myers, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”. All that, and the new quiz question too, so click on the “Play” button above…

Tribune News Service

Movie review: ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ looks (and sounds) the part but isn’t exhilarating

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” debuted in May at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received what could kindly be described as a tepid response from critics.

Cinemablend

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.

Daily Mirror

Johnny Depp says he's 'sorry' to cancel shows as doctor warns him not to fly after injury

While promoting his latest movie Jeanne du Barry, at the Cannes Film Festival, Johnny Depp injured his ankle and has been urged to take it easy from his doctor.

Radio France Internationale

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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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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