Cannes Film Festival: 10 trivia facts about the French Riviera that you might have never known of
7 months ago

Cannes Film Festival: 10 trivia facts about the French Riviera that you might have never known of

Hindustan Times  

The 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival continues to make buzz for an incredible lineup of films being screened there, and celebrities from India and international film industries turning up in full attendance. We put together some interesting trivia facts about the coveted red carpet, the iconic venue and a lot more: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at Cannes Film Festival 2024 1. The Cannes Film Festival organisers don't throw away the used red carpets. More than 4000 journalists and over 2000 media outlets from around 90 countries are called to cover the Cannes Film Festival.

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Aishwarya Rai unfazed by trolling, calls her Cannes Film Festival outfit ‘magical’
7 months ago

Aishwarya Rai unfazed by trolling, calls her Cannes Film Festival outfit ‘magical’

Hindustan Times  

Aishwarya Rai is still the queen of Cannes Film Festival but her outfits from this year did not receive unanimous love from fans. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives for the screening of the film Megalopolis at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. About Cannes Film Festival 2024 Aishwarya is representing cosmetics brand L'Oreal at the Cannes Film …

Cannes 2024: Urvashi Rautela walks the red carpet in strapless red shimmery dress. Watch
7 months, 1 week ago

Cannes 2024: Urvashi Rautela walks the red carpet in strapless red shimmery dress. Watch

Hindustan Times  

She took to Instagram Stories to share photos of herself. Reactions to Urvashi's second Cannes 2024 look While some on Instagram gave her look a thumbs-up, others were less than impressed. One commented, "Why do Indian celeb dresses look so cheap as if it’s from the store next door…only Sabyasachi, Gaurav Gupta and Manish Malhotra make fine dresses for celebs …

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

New Indian Express  

WHAT IS IT LIKE ON THE GROUND? This is where the red carpet runs in Cannes, nightly hosting two or three world premieres beneath a glass canopy flanked by rows of photographers. The press conferences can be atypically newsy, too; after Danish director Lars von Trier declared “I am a Nazi” at a Cannes press conference in 2011, he was …

Cannes 2024: Urvashi Rautela stuns in a plunging hot pink gown, fans call her ‘queen of Cannes’
7 months, 1 week ago

Cannes 2024: Urvashi Rautela stuns in a plunging hot pink gown, fans call her ‘queen of Cannes’

Hindustan Times  

Urvashi Rautela is a Cannes veteran who attends the film festival almost every year. Urvashi Rautela at the 77th Cannes Film Festival Unveiling her look for day 1 of Cannes 2024, the actor shared, “Festival de Cannes 2024 OPENING CEREMONY with my ultimate fav #MERYLSTREEP 🇫🇷💎🩷.” Urvashi looks absolutely stunning in a hot pink gown, with a ruffled tulle shrug, …

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 …

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 …

At Cannes Film Festival, drama unfolds even outside the cinemas
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

CANNES PHOTOS: See standout moments of glamour, humor and reunion as the festival draws to a close
1 year, 6 months ago

CANNES PHOTOS: See standout moments of glamour, humor and reunion as the festival draws to a close

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival always commands a certain amount of awe. The appearances by cinema royalty, the nightly parade of high fashion and the festival’s ability to launch filmmakers and films large and small onto the global stage all combine to produce an array of eye-catching moments during the 12 days of Cannes. From its first day, …

A carpet-bombing at Cannes: Anupama Chopra writes in from the festival
1 year, 6 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 …

CANNES PHOTOS: See standout moments of glamour, humor and reunion as the festival draws to a close
1 year, 6 months ago

CANNES PHOTOS: See standout moments of glamour, humor and reunion as the festival draws to a close

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. From its first day, the …

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 is about films not fashion: After Vivek Agnihotri, Nandita Das takes a dig at celebrities
1 year, 7 months ago

Cannes is about films not fashion: After Vivek Agnihotri, Nandita Das takes a dig at celebrities

India TV News  

Nandita Das is among those who have time and again made the country proud with her work and global recognition. As she won't be seen at the film festival, Das took to Instagram to make her presence felt and shared some throwback photos from the same. Wearing sarees in every photo, Nandita Das shared how people have forgotten that Cannes …

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 2023: Why Aishwarya Rai and Sonam Kapoor will always be the Queens of the Cannes Film Festival red carpet
1 year, 7 months ago

Cannes 2023: Why Aishwarya Rai and Sonam Kapoor will always be the Queens of the Cannes Film Festival red carpet

Hindustan Times  

The 76th edition of the Festival de Cannes is almost here. Aishwarya Rai and Sonam Kapoor: The Queens of Cannes Over the years, Aishwarya Rai and Sonam Kapoor have served incredible fashion moments on the red carpet in the French Riviera town. Cannes Film Festival is known for some head-turning sartorial moments, and Sonam and Aish have contributed to those …

AP PHOTOS: The glamour of Cannes in black & white
2 years, 6 months ago

AP PHOTOS: The glamour of Cannes in black & white

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most colorful spectacles in the world — all Cote d’Azur sunshine, palm trees and glittering ballgowns. The images that first made Cannes synonymous with glamour were captured in monochrome — pictures that still linger in the collective fantasy of the French Riviera extravaganza, where thousands descend annually to participate …

Cannes 2022: Have Indians used the red carpet wisely?
2 years, 7 months ago

Cannes 2022: Have Indians used the red carpet wisely?

Firstpost  

As India is celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival as the Country of Honour, a huge contingent of Indian celebrities led by jury member Deepika Padukone, have flooded the red carpet. Aware of being the cynosure of all eyes, she chose India’s favourite couturier Sabyasachi Mukherji for her opening looks – wearing a floral printed shirt paired with tailored olive …

Tamannaah Bhatia blows a kiss on Cannes 2022 red carpet. Uff!
2 years, 7 months ago

Tamannaah Bhatia blows a kiss on Cannes 2022 red carpet. Uff!

India Today  

Tamannaah Bhatia has arrived at the premiere of Top Gun Maverick in style. Everyone from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Pooja Hedge, Helly Shah to Tamannaah Bhatia walked the red carpet for the grand event. DON'T MISS AISHWARYA'S SIGNATURE WAVE AT CANNES 2022 Is it even Cannes red carpet if Aishwarya Rai Bachchan isn't on it? Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the …

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan proves yet again she is the QUEEN of Cannes red carpet; stuns in D&G
2 years, 7 months ago

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan proves yet again she is the QUEEN of Cannes red carpet; stuns in D&G

India TV News  

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the red carpet at the 75th Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday in a dreamy outfit. See the photos of her red carpet look here: Aishwarya Rai's FIRST look from Cannes 2022: The Bollywood actress ditched gowns and opted for a bold look in Valentino pantsuit. Meanwhile, for Cannes 2022, India is the official Country of Honour …

India to shine bright at Cannes red carpet: Celebs look at it as a great start
2 years, 7 months ago

India to shine bright at Cannes red carpet: Celebs look at it as a great start

Hindustan Times  

Indian stars are all set to grace the red carpet on the opening day of the 75th edition of Festival de Cannes. Indian stars including Akshay Kumar, A R Rahman, will walk the red carpet on the opening day of the 75th Cannes Film Festival as part of the Indian contingent Actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nayanthara, Pooja Hegde, Tamannaah Bhatia will …

75th Cannes Film Festival: After eight visits, Nawazuddin Siddiqui to now walk Cannes Red Carpet as an Indian Representative
2 years, 7 months ago

75th Cannes Film Festival: After eight visits, Nawazuddin Siddiqui to now walk Cannes Red Carpet as an Indian Representative

Firstpost  

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is an ace versatile actor has always added credibility to his account. Be it by slipping into difficult roles or by bringing pride to the country by earning a global fan following, Nawazuddin has always managed to amaze us with his authenticity. Siddiqui has walked the red carpets of Cannes, about eight times and this will be …

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, …

A Cannes (sans kisses) to reawaken our romance with movies
3 years, 5 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 edition to reawaken our romance with movies
3 years, 5 months ago

A Cannes edition to reawaken our romance with movies

Live Mint  

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 edition to reawaken our romance with movies
3 years, 5 months ago

A Cannes edition to reawaken our romance with movies

Live Mint  

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, 5 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 …

A Cannes (sans kisses) to reawaken our romance with movies
3 years, 5 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, 6 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 Rolls Out Red Carpet for Low-key 3-day Event Showcasing Short Films
4 years, 1 month ago

Cannes Rolls Out Red Carpet for Low-key 3-day Event Showcasing Short Films

News 18  

Movie-lovers got a turn on the red carpet at Cannes on Tuesday night as the organisers of its famed cinema festival, cancelled earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, kicked off a more low-key three-day event showcasing a range of short films. Usually awash with Hollywood stars who flock to the French city’s ‘Croisette’ promenade for the two-week extravaganza …

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