International praise has poured in after the historical premiere of Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, India's first film in 30 years to compete for the Palme d'Or, the highest honour of the Cannes Film Festival. “Few films have ever so beautifully captured the lonesome romance of Mumbai after dark.” “A mood of romantic and emotional insecurity hangs over …
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, …
The Cannes Film Festival opened its 76th edition with a parade of stars, including the much-debated return of Johnny Depp. Depp's prominence on the festival's first day — he plays Louis XV in the opening night film, “Jeanne du Barry” — has been a hot topic in the leadup to the premiere. Depp received a warm welcome Tuesday night, smiling …
Day 2 of the prestigious Cannes festival saw Top Gun: Maverick stars Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly make a dramatic entry in a helicopter. Later, the film got a standing ovation and Tom Cruise got a surprise from the Cannes team. For the premiere and day 2 of Cannes, Tom Cruise looked dapper in a crisp blue suit over a …
Elle Fanning faints at Chopard Trophee dinner party Elle Fanning, who is also a member of this year’s Cannes jury, had a health scare on Monday when she fainted at the Chopard Trophee dinner party. Meanwhile, transgender model Leyna Bloom’s performance in Port Authority drew praise from critics after the film, by director-writer Danielle Lessovitz, made its debut at the …