Cannes Film Festival 2024 all set to open with French comedy The Second Act, and an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep
7 months, 1 week ago

Cannes Film Festival 2024 all set to open with French comedy The Second Act, and an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep

Hindustan Times  

It is time for the Cannes Film Festival! Then there is Meryl Streep, who will be awarded with an honorary Palme d'Or at the opening ceremony. Meryl Streep, who will be awarded with an Honorary Palme d'Or, poses during a photocall before the opening ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 14, 2024. REUTERS/Yara Nardi Opening film Quentin Dupieux‘s The Second Act is a star-studded surreal French comedy that features Léa Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel and Raphaël Quenard. Meryl at Cannes Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Meryl Streep as she will take the stage on the Grand Theatre Lumiere to receive the honorary Palme d'Or.

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'Anora' wins Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival
6 months, 4 weeks ago

'Anora' wins Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

NPR  

'Anora' wins Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival toggle caption Andreea Alexandru/Invision/AP The 77th Cannes Film Festival drew to a close on Saturday at the French Riviera city's Grand Théâtre Lumière, with Anora snatching the festival's top prize, the Palme d'Or. Award winners Honors also went to Miguel Gomes, who won the best director award for Grand Tour; …

CANNES PHOTOS: See the standout moments from this year’s film festival
6 months, 4 weeks ago

CANNES PHOTOS: See the standout moments from this year’s film festival

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival draws glamour to itself like a moth to the flame. Heidi Klum poses for photographers upon arrival at the awards ceremony and the premiere of the film ‘The Second Act’ during the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Cate Blanchett poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere …

Cannes 2024: A Palme d’Or contender after 30 years and more, making this an incredible year for Indian indie cinema
7 months ago

Cannes 2024: A Palme d’Or contender after 30 years and more, making this an incredible year for Indian indie cinema

The Hindu  

In terms of cinema, and cinema alone, India is making the kind of splash at Cannes 2024 that it has never done before. “The Indian presence is extremely strong this year,” said Cannes deputy artistic director Christian Jeune at the start of the festival. They are making a strong comeback to Cannes,” the festival’s artistic director Thierry Frémaux had said …

Cannes 2024: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley starrer ‘The Substance’ receives 11-minute standing ovation
7 months ago

Cannes 2024: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley starrer ‘The Substance’ receives 11-minute standing ovation

The Hindu  

French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat received an 11-minute-long standing ovation after the premiere of her horror drama The Substance at the Cannes Film Festival. Featuring Hollywood actors Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley in lead roles, the movie received a warm reception from its audience. Moore, 61, known for films such as Ghost, Disclosure, A Few Good Men and Margin Call, said …

Meet the 2024 Cannes Film Festival jury: Greta Gerwig, Lily Gladstone and more
7 months, 1 week ago

Meet the 2024 Cannes Film Festival jury: Greta Gerwig, Lily Gladstone and more

Hindustan Times  

The Cannes Film Festival is here! Members of the Jury of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, French actor Omar Sy, US director and president of the Jury of the 77th Cannes Film Festival Greta Gerwig, US actress Lily Gladstone, Lebanese director Nadine Labaki, Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda and Turkish writer and photographer Ebru Ceylan pose as they arrive for the …

Cannes 2024: Meryl Streep's earrings by Indian jeweller to Deepti Sadhwani's debut; Cannes Film Festival Day 1 in pics
7 months, 1 week ago

Cannes 2024: Meryl Streep's earrings by Indian jeweller to Deepti Sadhwani's debut; Cannes Film Festival Day 1 in pics

Hindustan Times  

Cannes 2024: Meryl Streep's earrings by Indian jeweller to Deepti Sadhwani's debut; Cannes Film Festival Day 1 in pics Cannes 2024: Check out all the pictures from the Day 1 of the Cannes Film Festival, from Meryl Streep's Desi. Cannes 2024: Check out all the pictures from the Day 1 of the Cannes Film Festival, from Meryl Streep's Desi connect …

Cannes 2024: Greta Gerwig addresses #MeToo movement in France at Cannes press conference
7 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
7 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 …

Meryl Streep honoured in emotional ceremony as Cannes opens
7 months, 1 week ago

Meryl Streep honoured in emotional ceremony as Cannes opens

Hindustan Times  

The Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off on Tuesday night as celebrities walked the red carpet into the plush Grand Theatre Lumiere to honour Hollywood actor Meryl Streep before settling in to watch this year's opening film, The Second Act. Cannes 2024 opening night The French comedy's cast, including Lea Seydoux and Vincent Lindon, were joined by actor Jane Fonda, …

How Cannes works, from the standing ovations to the juries to the Palm Dog
7 months, 1 week ago

How Cannes works, from the standing ovations to the juries to the Palm Dog

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival is hallowed ground in cinema but understanding its unique landscape can be confounding. Jury president Greta Gerwig enters the opening ceremony of the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Bayona, Eva Green, and Pierfrancesco Favino upon arrival at the awards ceremony and the premiere of the film ‘The …

Greta Gerwig addresses the #MeToo movement in France at Cannes Film Festival: ‘It’s moving in the correct direction'
7 months, 1 week ago

Greta Gerwig addresses the #MeToo movement in France at Cannes Film Festival: ‘It’s moving in the correct direction'

Hindustan Times  

Director Greta Gerwig addressed the #MeToo movement growing in France at a press conference on the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival. Greta Gerwig, Jury President of the 77th Cannes Film Festival poses during a photocall before the opening ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 14, 2024. Joining her on the jury are Spanish …

Kiara Advani to debut at Cannes Film Festival 2024; will represent India at Women in Cinema Gala
7 months, 1 week ago

Kiara Advani to debut at Cannes Film Festival 2024; will represent India at Women in Cinema Gala

Hindustan Times  

Kiara Advani's Cannes itinerary It will be hosted by Vanity Fair and bring together six women from around the world and recognise their contributions to the entertainment field. Variety also reported that four-panel discussions about global incentives and filming will take place at Cannes Film Festival 2024 and will be held at La Plage Des Palmes on May 18, 2024. …

Cannes kicks off with a Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie’ fête of Greta Gerwig
7 months, 1 week ago

Cannes kicks off with a Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie’ fête of Greta Gerwig

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — Beneath intermittent rainy skies, the Cannes Film Festival opened 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, …

Cannes kicks off with Greta Gerwig's jury and Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Kiara Advani to make her Cannes debut this year
7 months, 1 week ago

Kiara Advani to make her Cannes debut this year

New Indian Express  

Actor Kiara Advani is all set to make her debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year. The Good Newwz actor will represent India at the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women in Cinema Gala dinner at the festival, emphasising India's growing influence in the global cinema landscape, as per ANI. Speaking to ANI, Aditi recently expressed her excitement about attending …

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Aditi Rao Hydari to attend the Cannes Film Festival
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Aditi Rao Hydari to attend the Cannes Film Festival

Hindustan Times  

While Aishwarya is a regular at Cannes, Aditi made her debut at the festival in 2022. The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to take place from May 14 to 25. Meanwhile, actor Sobhita Dhulipala will also be walking on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera. This year, the Palme …

Meryl Streep To Receive The Honorary Palme D’Or At Cannes Opening Ceremony
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Meryl Streep To Receive The Honorary Palme D’Or At Cannes Opening Ceremony

News 18  

Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Meryl Streep is all set to receive the honorary Palme d’Or Award at the opening ceremony of the upcoming 77th Cannes Film Festival. Meryl Streep Feels ‘Honoured’ to Be Chosen for the Prestigious Award The Devil Wears Prada actress will kick off Cannes 2024 with the awards list given by the President of the Jury, Greta Gerwig. …

Meryl Streep set to receive Cannes honorary Palme D'Or
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Meryl Streep to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival; actor calls it ‘humbling, thrilling in equal part’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Meryl Streep to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival; actor calls it ‘humbling, thrilling in equal part’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Meryl Streep will receive the honorary Palme d'Or at the opening ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 14, the organisers have said. Festival organisers issue statement “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,” the festival organisers …

Meryl Streep to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes 2024, calls it 'thrilling'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Meryl Streep to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes 2024, calls it 'thrilling'

India Today  

The 77th Cannes Film Festival is set to honour veteran actor Meryl Streep with the prestigious Palme d'Or at its opening ceremony on May 14. Streep, who will also be the guest of honour at the ceremony, is expected to inaugurate the festival with the awards list presented by jury president Greta Gerwig. The festival will also feature other Hollywood …

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
8 months, 2 weeks ago

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Hindustan Times  

George Lucas will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival next month, festival organisers announced on Tuesday. Lucas will be honoured at the closing ceremony to the 77th French film festival on May 25. George Lucas will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival this year He joins a short list of those to receive …

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
8 months, 2 weeks ago

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

The Independent  

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Cannes Film Festival to begin rolling on May 14 with surreal French comedy The Second Act
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Cannes Film Festival to begin rolling on May 14 with surreal French comedy The Second Act

Hindustan Times  

The 77th Cannes Film Festival will open on May 14 with Quentin Dupieux's The Second Act headlined by a star-studded cast that will include Lea Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel and Raphael Quenard. Wittily narrated in an absurdist way, the The Second Act focusses on actors starring in a doomed film production, and arrives from one of the most popular …

Cannes closes Saturday with presentation of the Palme d'Or
1 year, 6 months ago

Cannes closes Saturday with presentation of the Palme d'Or

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The brief ceremony will precede …

In Frames | India at Cannes 2023
1 year, 6 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, …

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 …

Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt to Katrina Kaif, celebs we desperately want to see on Cannes red carpet. On Wednesday Wishlist
1 year, 7 months ago

Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt to Katrina Kaif, celebs we desperately want to see on Cannes red carpet. On Wednesday Wishlist

India Today  

The 76th Cannes Festival is finally here and we have one question: How excited are you? As our hearts swell with pride, we have curated our dream list of a few who’s who from the Hindi film industry who we’re desperately waiting to see mark their presence on the Cannes red carpet. After making her Met Gala debut this year …

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 …

Cannes Film Festival: Why Indian actors with no movie releases visit French Riviera every year?
2 years, 7 months ago

Cannes Film Festival: Why Indian actors with no movie releases visit French Riviera every year?

India TV News  

Highlights This year at Cannes, six Indian films in various languages will be screened Deepika Padukone will play an integral role at Cannes 2022 as she is part of the 8-member jury Akshay Kumar, Pooja Hegde, AR Rahman, Shekhar Kapur will walk Cannes red carpet on opening day The 75th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival will take place …

Cannes 2022: Akshay Kumar, Pooja Hegde to AR Rahman, full list of celebs from India to walk red carpet
2 years, 7 months ago

Cannes 2022: Akshay Kumar, Pooja Hegde to AR Rahman, full list of celebs from India to walk red carpet

India TV News  

Cannes 2022: The Red Carpet event at the 75th Cannes Film Festival will be a gala event for the Indian audience as celebrities from the cine world across India are set to walk there as part of the Indian delegation on the festival's opening day, May 17. The delegation will include actor-producer R Madhavan, Akshay Kumar, music composer AR Rahman, …

Cannes 2021: Palme d’Or set to be awarded, as selected by Spike Lee jury
3 years, 5 months ago

Cannes 2021: Palme d’Or set to be awarded, as selected by Spike Lee jury

The Hindu  

The 74th Cannes Film Festival will on Saturday award its top honor, the Palme d’Or, as selected by a jury headed by Spike Lee. Cannes’ closing ceremony caps 12 days of red-carpet premieres, regular COVID-19 testing for many attendees and the first major film festival to be held since the pandemic began in almost its usual form. Among the best-received …

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Jodie Foster to receive honorary Palme d'Or at the opening ceremony
3 years, 6 months ago

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Jodie Foster to receive honorary Palme d'Or at the opening ceremony

Firstpost  

Jodie Foster on Palme d’Or: “Cannes is a festival to which I owe so much, it has completely changed my life” Veteran Hollywood actor and filmmaker Jodie Foster will receive the honorary Palme d’Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, the organisers announced Wednesday. 🏆 A unique personality and a brilliant artistic journey: Jodie Foster will be the special guest …

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