Arm in arm, Scorsese and Blanchett open 71st Cannes
6 years, 10 months ago

Arm in arm, Scorsese and Blanchett open 71st Cannes

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — A Cannes Film Festival grappling with issues of gender equality and other winds of change was declared open Tuesday by Martin Scorsese and Cate Blanchett, arm in arm, before the premiere of Asghar Farhadi’s “Everybody Knows.” The 71st edition of the glamorous French Riviera extravaganza of cinema and celebrity — and the first of the post-Harvey Weinstein #MeToo era — kicked off with the Spanish-language debut of Farhadi, the Iranian filmmaker, starring Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem. Scorsese, who won the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, for “Taxi Driver,” was in Cannes for an anniversary screening of his 1973 breakthrough “Mean Streets.” Brought out to officially open the festival, he gestured for Blanchett to join him in the middle of the Palais des Festivals’ stage. “It isn’t just the Cannes Film Festival that’s going to change,” he said Tuesday. “What emerged in Cannes must be fought in Cannes,” said Marlene Schiappa, France’s secretary of state in charge of gender equality.

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Barbie director Greta Gerwig dazzles in black velvet gown as she joins stars at the Chopard Trophy dinner during 77th Cannes Film Festival
10 months, 1 week ago

Barbie director Greta Gerwig dazzles in black velvet gown as she joins stars at the Chopard Trophy dinner during 77th Cannes Film Festival

Daily Mail  

The stars were out on the bight of the fourth day of the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Greta Gerwig, 40, looked elegant at the Chopard Trophée Awards ceremony, as part of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, on Friday night She paired her slicked back blonde locks with a bold red lip for the starry occasion. On …

Cannes 2024: Greta Gerwig addresses #MeToo movement in France at Cannes press conference
10 months, 1 week ago

Cannes 2024: Greta Gerwig addresses #MeToo movement in France at Cannes press conference

The Hindu  

'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig addressed the growing #MeToo movement in France at the jury press conference on the opening day of this year's Cannes Film Festival, reported Variety. Bayona, Turkish actress and screenwriter Ebru Ceylan, Italian actor and producer Pierfrancesco Favino, "Killers of the Flower Moon" star Lily Gladstone, French actor Eva Green, Japanese filmmaker and producer Hirokazu Kore-eda, Lebanese …

Cannes 2024: Fest kicks off with a Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep and a post- ‘Barbie’ fete of Greta Gerwig
10 months, 1 week ago

Cannes 2024: Fest kicks off with a Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep and a post- ‘Barbie’ fete of Greta Gerwig

The Hindu  

Beneath intermittent rainy skies, the Cannes Film Festival opened on Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and the unveiling of Greta Gerwig's jury, as the French Riviera spectacular kicked off a potentially volatile 77th edition. A 10-day stream of stars began flowing down the Cannes' red carpet with the opening night film, “The Second …

Cannes film festival hopes for ‘no controversies’ as wars, scandals rage
10 months, 2 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 …

Cannes kicks off with Greta Gerwig's jury and Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cannes kicks off with Greta Gerwig's jury and Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep

New Indian Express  

CANNES: The Cannes Film Festival opens Tuesday with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig's jury and the presentation of an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep, as the French Riviera spectacular kicks off a potentially volatile 77th edition. A 10-day stream of stars will begin flowing down Cannes' famous red carpet beginning with the opening night film, “The Second Act,” a …

In Frames | India at Cannes 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

In Frames | India at Cannes 2023

The Hindu  

Festival de Cannes or Cannes Film Festival is an international film festival that opens a platform for the display of global cinema and sheds a light on independent directors and writers from diverse backgrounds. Photo: Twitter/@pradeeponelife Mrunal Thakur attends the "Black Flies" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18 in Cannes, …

From Martin Scorsese’s film premiere to Netflix's return; Cannes director Thierry Frémaux spills the beans
2 years ago

From Martin Scorsese’s film premiere to Netflix's return; Cannes director Thierry Frémaux spills the beans

Firstpost  

Beginning with sharing his excitement and enthusiasm ahead of Cannes 2023, Thierry Frémaux noted how the selection process is in full gear with the team working toward bringing in as many films as possible. Cannes director Thierry Frémaux recently opened up about the festival and its relationship with Hollywood, Martin Scorsese, Netflix, Oscars, and TikTok. Cannes chief speaks on his …

Zelenskyy opens Cannes Film Festival, links war and cinema
2 years, 10 months ago

Zelenskyy opens Cannes Film Festival, links war and cinema

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — The 75th Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with an eye turned to Russia’s war in Ukraine and a live satellite video address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who called on a new generation of filmmakers to confront dictators as Charlie Chaplin satirized Adolf Hitler. Even “Final Cut,” the latest film from “The Artist” filmmaker Hazanavicius, was …

Cannes Film Festival 2022: Director Thierry Frémaux responds to diversity criticism in lineup selection
2 years, 10 months ago

Cannes Film Festival 2022: Director Thierry Frémaux responds to diversity criticism in lineup selection

Firstpost  

Frémaux suggested the discussion around gender equality in the film is often framed unfairly, and that the festival selects films based only on their quality. Just hours before Thierry Frémaux, the festival’s artistic director, addressed the media Monday, the Hollywood trade Deadline posted an article about how it couldn’t publish an interview with Frémaux after he requested alterations to his …

Back to normal? Cannes Film Festival prepares to party
2 years, 10 months ago

Back to normal? Cannes Film Festival prepares to party

Associated Press  

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. “Hopefully it will back to a normal Cannes now,” says Ruben Östlund, …

A Cannes (sans kisses) to reawaken our romance with movies
3 years, 8 months ago

A Cannes (sans kisses) to reawaken our romance with movies

Associated Press  

The Palais des Festivals, the central hub of the Cannes Film Festival, a massive bulwark of filmmaker-named halls and pristine movie screens, is about as close as you can get to a cinema temple. “It’s a kind of pilgrimage or Mecca, and even more so this year,” says Mark Cousins, the Scotland-based filmmaker whose “The Story of Film: a New …

A Cannes (sans kisses) to reawaken our romance with movies
3 years, 8 months ago

A Cannes (sans kisses) to reawaken our romance with movies

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. “It’s a kind of pilgrimage or Mecca, and even …

Cannes lineup features Wes Anderson, Sean Penn, Leox Carax
3 years, 9 months ago

Cannes lineup features Wes Anderson, Sean Penn, Leox Carax

Associated Press  

The Cannes Film Festival on Thursday unveiled a lineup of films from big-name auteurs — including Wes Anderson, Asghar Farhadi, Mia Hansen-Løve and Sean Penn — for its 74th edition, an in-person, summertime event that aims to make a stirring return in July after being canceled last year because of the pandemic. Among the films that will be competing for …

Cannes Film Festival postponed, potentially to June or July
5 years ago

Cannes Film Festival postponed, potentially to June or July

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — France’s Cannes Film Festival, arguably the world’s most prestigious film festival and cinema’s largest annual gathering, has postponed its 73rd edition due to the coronavirus pandemic. Cannes has greater ramifications for the film industry, which annually convenes on the Cote d’Azur not just for the festival’s gala screenings but for the world’s largest movie market. Though recent …

Cannes 2019: Festival makes a strong case for diversity as black, queer artists gain prominence
5 years, 10 months ago

Cannes 2019: Festival makes a strong case for diversity as black, queer artists gain prominence

Firstpost  

In the Cannes 2019 competition selection, Mati Diop became the first black woman to be nominated for her richly imagined and metaphorically told, Atlantique Even as Hollywood is slowly inching towards racial diversity with blockbusters like Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians and, Blackklanssman featuring non-Caucasian lead characters, Cannes seems to pull out all the stops with several diverse inclusions this …

Cannes 2019 opens with jury head Alejandro Iñárritu's praise of Netflix, and remark on 'ignorance' of world leaders
5 years, 10 months ago

Cannes 2019 opens with jury head Alejandro Iñárritu's praise of Netflix, and remark on 'ignorance' of world leaders

Firstpost  

The opening ceremony at Cannes 2019 began with a chair marked Agnes V to commemorate the French New Wave pioneer, who died in March at age 90 Cannes: The Cannes Film Festival opened on 14 May with the premiere of Jim Jarmusch’s zombie movie The Dead Don’t Die, passionate words from jury president Alejandro Iñárritu on US President Donald Trump’s …

On eve of festival, Cannes defends its record on women
5 years, 10 months ago

On eve of festival, Cannes defends its record on women

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — A year after 82 women protested en masse on the red carpet, the Cannes Film Festival on Monday defended its record on female filmmakers and for the first time divulged data on its selection process. This festival was his hunting ground.” Following pressure by 50/50x2020, the French sister group to Time’s Up, Fremaux last May signed a …

Cannes 2019 preview: Tarantino's return, the wide-open Palme d'Or race and the Netflix conundrum
5 years, 10 months ago

Cannes 2019 preview: Tarantino's return, the wide-open Palme d'Or race and the Netflix conundrum

Firstpost  

Cannes Film Festival 2019 boasts an impressive array of films debuting in and out of competition, from your usual arthouse stalwarts to exciting new filmmakers. The 72nd Cannes Film Festival hits the fabled French Riviera on 14 May, kicking off with the most curious genre film in Jim Jarmusch’s zombie extravaganza The Dead Don’t Die. Tarantino returns to Palme d’Or …

The true crime at Cannes was not the screening of Von Trier’s horror film, but the devaluing of diverse cinema
6 years, 10 months ago

The true crime at Cannes was not the screening of Von Trier’s horror film, but the devaluing of diverse cinema

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Many critics …

At Cannes, a #MeToo upheaval up and down the Croisette
6 years, 10 months ago

At Cannes, a #MeToo upheaval up and down the Croisette

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — Fifty years after filmmakers shut down the Cannes Film Festival, the prestigious Cote d’Azur extravaganza was again shook by upheaval. Declaring that Weinstein would never again set foot at the Cannes Film Festival —"his hunting ground,” she said — Argento’s speech was the final salvo in a festival bombarded by demands for change. Perhaps the festival’s most …

Cannes 2018: #MeToo, Weinstein and gender politics
6 years, 10 months ago

Cannes 2018: #MeToo, Weinstein and gender politics

The Hindu  

Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Shoplifters, a quiet, unassuming yet devastating peep into what constitutes a family, won the Palme D'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival this year. The 'Me Too' movement, gender politics and Harvey Weinstein seemed to be the unofficial themes of this year's festival, with head of jury, actor Cate Blanchett giving out a feminist wake-up call …

Asia Argento condemns Harvey Weinstein in powerful speech; calls Cannes Film Festival 'his hunting ground'
6 years, 10 months ago

Asia Argento condemns Harvey Weinstein in powerful speech; calls Cannes Film Festival 'his hunting ground'

Firstpost  

Asia Argento, one of Harvey Weinstein’s first accusers, delivered a fiery speech about the disgraced Hollywood producer at the Cannes Film Festival. Italian star Asia Argento, one of Harvey Weinstein’s first accusers, delivered a fiery speech about the disgraced Hollywood producer and issued a warning to sexual predators during the closing ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival. I want to …

Asia Argento condemns Harvey Weinstein in powerful Cannes speech: 'He will live in disgrace'
6 years, 10 months ago

Asia Argento condemns Harvey Weinstein in powerful Cannes speech: 'He will live in disgrace'

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 Asia Argento used her moment on stage at the Cannes Film …

Cannes was Weinstein’s hunting ground: Asia Argento
6 years, 10 months ago

Cannes was Weinstein’s hunting ground: Asia Argento

The Hindu  

Italian film actress Asia Argento, one of Harvey Weinstein’s first accusers, delivered a fiery speech about the disgraced Hollywood producer and issued a warning to sexual predators during the closing ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival. “In 1997, I was raped by Harvey Weinstein here at Cannes,” she began during the presentation of the best actress award alongside Ava DuVernay. …

Cannes Film Festival 2018: Shoplifters by Hirokazu Kore-eda wins Palme d’Or; Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman awarded the Grand Prix
6 years, 10 months ago

Cannes Film Festival 2018: Shoplifters by Hirokazu Kore-eda wins Palme d’Or; Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman awarded the Grand Prix

Firstpost  

A tumultuous Cannes Film Festival concluded with the Palme d’Or awarded to Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Shoplifters, a tender portrait of a poor, impoverished family, while Harvey Weinstein accuser Asia Argento vowed justice will come to all sexual predators. And we’re not going to allow you to get away with it any longer.” Following last year’s Cannes, jury member Jessica …

Cannes 2018: Cate Blanchett leads protest at French film festival after Hollywood sexual harassment scandal
6 years, 10 months ago

Cannes 2018: Cate Blanchett leads protest at French film festival after Hollywood sexual harassment scandal

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 Dozens of film stars have joined together to make a symbolic …

Cannes 2018: Female stars protest on red carpet for equal rights
6 years, 10 months ago

Cannes 2018: Female stars protest on red carpet for equal rights

The Quint  

Cannes, May 13 Dozens of women film stars have held a protest at the Cannes film festival against gender-based discrimination in the industry. "We are 82 women, representing the number of female directors who have climbed these stairs since the first edition of the Cannes film festival in 1946. The women taking part in the protest included all of the …

Female stars protest on Cannes 2018 red carpet to press for equal rights
6 years, 10 months ago

Female stars protest on Cannes 2018 red carpet to press for equal rights

ABC  

Australia's Cate Blanchett joined 81 women to climb the steps of the Palais des Festivals at the Cannes Film Festival in an unprecedented red carpet protest to press for improved gender equality in the film industry. Key points: More than 1,800 films directed by men have been chosen for the Cannes lineup to date Only 82 directed by women have …

Cannes 2018: It's not the Nobel Peace Prize, it's Palme d'Or
6 years, 10 months ago

Cannes 2018: It's not the Nobel Peace Prize, it's Palme d'Or

Deccan Chronicle  

Cannes: The 71st edition of 12-day long Cannes Film Festival took off with an uneasy smile in the French Riviera on Tuesday as it successfully hid behind Hollywood A-lister Cate Blanchett who, as president of the jury, had been sent out to both field and dodge questions about Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement and the festival’s own dismal record of …

Cannes Film Festival 2018 director Thierry Fremaux addresses row with Netflix, #MeToo movement
6 years, 10 months ago

Cannes Film Festival 2018 director Thierry Fremaux addresses row with Netflix, #MeToo movement

Firstpost  

On the eve of the 71st Cannes Film Festival, the festival’s director held an unscheduled press conference to address the issues roiling this year’s gathering. Cannes, France: On the eve of the 71st Cannes Film Festival, the festival’s director held an unscheduled press conference Monday to address the many issues roiling this year’s gathering, from Cannes’ feud with Netflix to …

Cannes film festival is not keeping up with the times
6 years, 10 months ago

Cannes film festival is not keeping up with the times

The Hindu  

In the face of fierce opposition to the present and the future, detractors of Cannes, the grandmother of film festivals, say that the event is past its sell by date, but that is not the case. Last year, Okja and The Meyerowitz Stories were awards contenders at Cannes, but this year, due to a new law that prevents any film …

Cannes film festival to create sexual harassment hotline
6 years, 11 months ago

Cannes film festival to create sexual harassment hotline

The Hindu  

A helpline to report sexual harassment of women at the Cannes Film Festival will be set up following four alleged attacks at the event in the past by disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Marlene Schiappa, France’s gender equality minister, said industry grandees would be warned to watch their behaviour when they arrive at the world’s most prestigious film festival, which …

Cannes 2017: Film festival features 12 films by female directors, up from nine
7 years, 11 months ago

Cannes 2017: Film festival features 12 films by female directors, up from nine

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 line-up for the highly anticipated Cannes Film Festival 2017 has …

Cannes: Not just films, a town famous for luxury, heists and more
8 years, 10 months ago

Cannes: Not just films, a town famous for luxury, heists and more

Hindustan Times  

The Cannes Film Festival opens on Wednesday in the French Riviera resort. Read: Cannes 2016 | Aishwarya recalls her first appearance at the gala event A statue holding a golden palm at Cannes two days ahead of the 69th Cannes film festival. Read: If these rumours are true, the 2016 Cannes Film Festival could be great In this May 16, …

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