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‘I can’t believe I’m standing here’: Escaped Iran director Mohammad Rasoulof arrives in Cannes
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I can’t believe I’m standing here’: Escaped Iran director Mohammad Rasoulof arrives in Cannes

The Hindu  

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof arrived at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday after his dramatic escape from his homeland after being sentenced to eight years in prison. "I can't believe I'm standing here," AFP journalists heard him telling officials in the Palais des Festivals, where the world's biggest film festival is being held. But on the eve of the festival …

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Israeli team at Cannes Film Festival brace for ‘Eurovision repeat’ of pro-Palestine protests
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Israeli team at Cannes Film Festival brace for ‘Eurovision repeat’ of pro-Palestine protests

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Israeli team at Cannes Film Festival have said they fear …

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Cannes film festival hopes for ‘no controversies’ as wars, scandals rage
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cannes film festival hopes for ‘no controversies’ as wars, scandals rage

Al Jazeera  

The film industry is on edge as the Israel-Palestine conflict and Me Too accusations cast shadows on the red carpet. Organisers fear new allegations of sexual abuse might expose French directors, producers and actors, and disrupt the festival A symbolic measure to prove the festival’s commitment to the fight against sexual harassment will be the screening of Moi Aussi, a …

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Cannes festival director laments focus on controversies rather than cinema
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cannes festival director laments focus on controversies rather than cinema

Hindustan Times  

CANNES, - Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux lamented on Monday an increased focus in recent years on political and social issues in the movie industry, which he said came at the expense of the actual films. Fremaux made the comment in response to a question about a report in French newspaper Le Figaro last week that said Cannes had …

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At Cannes Film Festival, drama unfolds even outside the cinemas
8 months ago

At Cannes Film Festival, drama unfolds even outside the cinemas

Hindustan Times  

The unique aspect about the Cannes Film Festival is the presence of drama – not just inside the darkened auditoriums, on the giant screens, but also outside on the streets. Festival General Delegate Thierry Fremaux holds a press conference to announce the official selection of the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Festival statement A Festival statement said: “They …

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Meryl Streep set to receive Cannes honorary Palme D'Or
8 months ago

Meryl Streep set to receive Cannes honorary Palme D'Or

The Hindu  

Meryl Streep will be honoured with a special Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony on May 14, organizers announced Thursday. Because she has spanned almost 50 years of cinema and embodied countless masterpieces, Meryl Streep is part of our collective imagination, our shared love of cinema." Streep's participation in the Cannes opening will mark the beginning of …

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A carpet-bombing at Cannes: Anupama Chopra writes in from the festival
1 year, 7 months ago

A carpet-bombing at Cannes: Anupama Chopra writes in from the festival

Hindustan Times  

In 2018, when the Cannes Film Festival banned selfies on the famed red carpet, festival director Thierry Fremaux, who described the act as “grotesque and ridiculous,” said: “You don’t come to Cannes to be seen but to see.” The Indian contingent seems to have missed the memo. A slew of actors, creators, influencers and industrialists’ wives, fuelled by brands, social-media …

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Johnny Depp on his Cannes return and finding ‘the basement to the bottom’
1 year, 7 months ago

Johnny Depp on his Cannes return and finding ‘the basement to the bottom’

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — Just a year ago, the image of Johnny Depp smiling and waving atop the Palais steps at the Cannes Film Festival would have been unthinkable to most — including to Depp, himself. “I could hear his voice: ‘Buy the ticket, take the ride.’” “I don’t think Marlon would have survived,” Depp said, referencing Brando. At that time, …

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Johnny Depp on his Cannes return and finding 'the basement to the bottom'
1 year, 7 months ago

Johnny Depp on his Cannes return and finding 'the basement to the bottom'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I could hear his voice: ‘Buy the ticket, take …

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Cannes 2023: Johnny Depp gets teary-eyed as ‘Jeanne du Barry’ gets a seven-minute standing ovation on the opening day
1 year, 7 months ago

Cannes 2023: Johnny Depp gets teary-eyed as ‘Jeanne du Barry’ gets a seven-minute standing ovation on the opening day

The Hindu  

The Cannes Film Festival red carpet sprang to life Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama Jeanne du Barry, with Johnny Depp, as the French Riviera movie pageant launched a star-studded and potentially controversy-rife 76th edition. Throngs of onlookers shouted “Johnny!” as Depp, in purple-hued sunglasses signed autographs and edged back into the spotlight following his explosive …

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Johnny Depp cries as comeback film receives standing ovation after premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2023. Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Johnny Depp cries as comeback film receives standing ovation after premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2023. Watch

Hindustan Times  

On Tuesday, the 76th Cannes Film Festival officially began with Maiwenn’s Jeanne du Barry, and it appears that Johnny Depp got the audience reaction he had hoped for. Cannes Film Festival 2023 opened with the premiere of Johnny Depp's film, Jeanne du Barry, directed by Maiwenn, where the actor plays French king Louis XV. Reacting to the video of Johnny …

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Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp, ‘Jeanne du Barry’ and plenty to talk about
1 year, 7 months ago

Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp, ‘Jeanne du Barry’ and plenty to talk about

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival red carpet sprang to life Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry,” with Johnny Depp, as the French Riviera movie pageant launched a star-studded and potentially controversy-rife 76th edition. “Jeanne du Barry,” directed and co-starring Maïwenn, has been billed as Depp’s comeback — though his prominent presence …

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Cannes Film Festival set to kick off with Johnny Depp and ‘Jeanne du Barry’
1 year, 7 months ago

Cannes Film Festival set to kick off with Johnny Depp and ‘Jeanne du Barry’

The Hindu  

The Cannes red carpet springs to life again on Tuesday as the 76th Cannes Film Festival gets underway with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry", with Johnny Depp. The rest of the jury includes Brie Larson, Paul Dano, French director Julia Ducournau, Argentine filmmaker Damián Szifron, Afghan director Atiq Rahimi, French actor Denis Ménochet, Moroccan …

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Cannes Film Festival kicks off Tuesday with Johnny Depp and 'Jeanne du Barry'
1 year, 7 months ago

Cannes Film Festival kicks off Tuesday with Johnny Depp and 'Jeanne du Barry'

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Cannes Film Festival chief on Johnny Depp controversy: ‘If he was banned, we wouldn't be talking about it'
1 year, 7 months ago

Cannes Film Festival chief on Johnny Depp controversy: ‘If he was banned, we wouldn't be talking about it'

Hindustan Times  

Cannes Film Festival’s chief Thierry Fremaux has responded to the controversy surrounding the festival. Johnny Depp will be seen in Jeanne du Barry that premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. According to an AP report, the festival chief was asked about the selection of Jeanne du Barry as the festival's opening film, and he said, " I don’t …

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Tamannaah Bhatia-Vijay Varma to walk Cannes red carpet together? Find out
1 year, 7 months ago

Tamannaah Bhatia-Vijay Varma to walk Cannes red carpet together? Find out

India TV News  

Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma are rumoured to have been dating for a long time now. Last year, Tamannaah Bhatia wowed everyone with her magnificent presence on the Cannes red carpet. Meanwhile, Vijay Varma made his inaugural appearance at the Cannes Film Festival back in 2013 and is now set to make a comeback after a decade. Vijay's first post …

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Cannes director defends festival after Adèle Haenel slams French film industry's #MeToo response
1 year, 7 months ago

Cannes director defends festival after Adèle Haenel slams French film industry's #MeToo response

The Independent  

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Cannes films festival director defends Johnny Depp movie opening film festival: ‘The movie isn’t about him’
1 year, 8 months ago

Cannes films festival director defends Johnny Depp movie opening film festival: ‘The movie isn’t about him’

The Independent  

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Cannes 2023: Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Kennedy’ to have a Midnight Screening
1 year, 8 months ago

Cannes 2023: Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Kennedy’ to have a Midnight Screening

The Hindu  

Director Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy is headed to the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival, the organisers announced on Thursday. Previously, his multigenerational gangster cult classic Gangs of Wasseypur was screened at the 2012 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, an independent selection of the Cannes Film Festival. The anthology film Bombay Talkies, on which Kashyap served as one of the directors, premiered under Special …

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Iconic French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard dead at 91
2 years, 3 months ago

Iconic French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard dead at 91

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Jean-Luc Godard, the iconic “enfant terrible” of the French New Wave who revolutionized popular cinema in 1960 with his first feature, “Breathless,” and stood for years among the film world’s most influential directors, died Tuesday. “Nearly all directors who have gone to film school today, or learned movie-making at cinematheques, have seen Godard’s films — and were amazed, …

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Deepika Padukone confesses she wasn't 'familiar' with all Cannes jury members
2 years, 7 months ago

Deepika Padukone confesses she wasn't 'familiar' with all Cannes jury members

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone has been a regular at the Cannes Film Festival since 2017, but this year marked the first time she attended the festival as a jury member. Apart from Deepika, others in the eight-member jury are Asghar Farhadi, Rebecca Hall, Vincent Lindon, Jasmine Trinca, Ladj Ly, Jeff Nichols, Noomi Rapace, and Joachim Trier. Deepika shared that while she was …

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How Tom Cruise survived the end of the star era
2 years, 7 months ago

How Tom Cruise survived the end of the star era

Live Mint  

Tom Cruise jets into Cannes on Wednesday for the first time in 30 years to launch "Top Gun: Maverick", and much has changed in the film industry since his last visit—except his continued box office power. When Cruise was last in Cannes for the premiere of the ill-fated "Far and Away" with his then-wife Nicole Kidman, he was just one …

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Cannes fest chief reacts to India being 'Country of Honour'
2 years, 7 months ago

Cannes fest chief reacts to India being 'Country of Honour'

Hindustan Times  

India has been named the Country of Honour at Marche du Film or Cannes Market, which runs parallel to the Festival, whose 75th edition begins its 12-day run today, May 17. Cannes Film festival general delegate Thierry Fremaux stands on a balcony at the Hotel Martinez on the eve of the opening of the Cannes Film Festival. At a press …

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Deepika Padukone attends Cannes Film Festival jury dinner in sleeveless Louis Vuitton mini dress and boots: Pics, videos
2 years, 7 months ago

Deepika Padukone attends Cannes Film Festival jury dinner in sleeveless Louis Vuitton mini dress and boots: Pics, videos

Hindustan Times  

Cannes Film Festival 2022: Actor Deepika Padukone arrived in Cannes yesterday to attend one of the most prestigious film festivals - the Cannes Film Festival - which kickstarts today as one of its jury members. Deepika Padukone attends Cannes Film Festival jury dinner in sleeveless Louis Vuitton mini dress and boots On Monday, May 16, Deepika Padukone attended the 75th …

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