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Cannes 2008: The Screen Guide

2008-04-25T06:47:00+01:00

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The buzz

Cannes Buzz: Competition

Cannes Buzz: Out of competition

Cannes Buzz: Director's fortnight

Cannes Buzz: Hot picks

In Focus: Searching for a new supply line

Blindness to open Cannes Film Festival

Hunger to open Un Certain Regard

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