Cannes Critics’ Week launches script and score development scheme (exclusive)
The new initiative brings together five international filmmakers with feature films in development and three composers.
Lionsgate takes over UK-Ireland rights to Palme d’Or winner ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ from Picturehouse (exclusive)
Picturehouse Entertainment had previously acquired the title at Cannes.
Finland selects Aki Kaurismäki’s ‘Fallen Leaves’ as Oscar entry
Kaurismäki was previously nominated in 2002 for The Man Without A Past.
Turkey selects ‘About Dry Grasses’ as Oscar submission
North American premiere at TIFF on September 13.
Palme d’Or winner ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ opens big in France to boost August box office above pre-pandemic average
French director Justine Triet’s film grossed approximately €1.9m over its opening five-day weekend.
XYZ Films sells Cannes Directors’ Fortnight entry ‘In Flames’ to multiple territories (exclusive)
France, UK, Middle East among buyers.
Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roustaee sentenced to jail for Cannes screening of ‘Leila’s Brothers’
He has been sentenced to six months along with the film’s producer Javad Noruzbegi.
Magnet acquires Cannes selection 'The Animal Kingdom'
Distributor plans 2024 release.
Victor Erice’s Cannes Premiere title ‘Close Your Eyes’ scores UK-Ireland distribution deal (exclusive)
Erice did not attend the Cannes launch in protest at a lack of “dialogue and consultation” over its Competition omission.
Le Pacte head criticises French media over coverage of Catherine Corsini’s ‘Homecoming’
Jean Labadie, founder and president of Le Pacte, accused local press of a “media omerta”.
