Latest Cannes News – Page 49
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News‘Father & soldier’ starring Omar Sy to open Cannes Un Certain Regard
Mathieu Vadepied’s film also stars Alassane Diong and Jonas Bloquet.
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NewsMichel Hazanavicius’ Cannes opening film changes title following Ukrainian protests
Title of film caused consternation in Ukrainian film world due to letter Z’s association with support for Russia’s invasion.
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NewsWild Bunch International boards Ukrainian Cannes title ‘Butterfly Vision’ (exclusive)
Maksym Nakonechnyi’s first feature revolves around a female Ukrainian soldier returning home after months of being held a prisoner in the Donbas.
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NewsPyramide boards sales on Cannes Critics’ Week selection ‘The Pack’ (exclusive)
Feature directorial debutant Andrés Ramírez Pulido attended Croisette with short film Damiana in 2017.
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NewsNew Cannes Critics’ Week artistic director Ava Cahen talks first selection
Cahen discusses love of American indie cinema, choice of Korean police thriller Next Sohee as closing film and being section’s youngest-ever artistic director.
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NewsFirst-look trailer for Hot Docs opener ‘Into The Weeds’ (exclusive)
Jennifer Baichwal’s documentary tells story of man who takes on agrochemical corporation after terminal cancer diagnosis.
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NewsIndie Sales boards Ali Cherri’s Directors’ Fortnight title ‘The Dam’ (exclusive)
Lebanese director Cherri is also a celebrated artist whose work is currently showing at The National Gallery and Venice Biennale
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NewsArgentina’s INCAA delegation readies Cannes trip amid Luis Puenzo fallout, funding crisis (exclusive)
INCAA vice-president Nicolas Battle temporarily assumes reins.
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NewsCannes adds 17 more titles to 2022 Official Selection
New titles join 47 unveiled at April 14 press conference and previously announced Elvis and Top Gun: Maverick.
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NewsFilm Constellation, WME Independent board Cannes’ first Pakistani title, ‘Joyland’ (exclusive)
Saim Sadiq’s feature will play in Un Certain Regard.
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NewsThe Match Factory boards Emin Alper’s Cannes title ‘Burning Days’ (exclusive)
Turkish drama set to premiere in Un Certain Regard.
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NewsCannes Directors’ Fortnight line-up includes Alex Garland, Mia Hansen-Løve, Mark Jenkin titles
The parallel section unveiled 23 titles on Tuesday, with a 24th selection to follow in the coming days.
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NewsCannes parallel section ACID unveils nine features in 2022 selection
Parallel section focuses on independent features yet to secure French distribution and first films.
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NewsCannes unveils 75th edition poster inspired by ‘The Truman Show’
”Just as Truman escapes falsehood as he rises, the Festival, with its famous ascending red carpet, offers viewers the truth of the artists when they enter the theater.”
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NewsCannes thriller ‘Hunt’ leads slate of Korea’s Megabox Plus M (exclusive)
Espionage action film marks directorial debut of ‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae.
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NewsKaouther Ben Hania named president of 2022 Cannes Critics’ Week
Selection to be announced on Wednesday morning.
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NewsPietro Marcello’s ‘Scarlet’ to open Directors’ Fortnight
The fantasy period drama marks the Italian director’s first French-language production.
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NewsCannes head Thierry Fremaux talks 2022 line-up, Tom Cruise, refusal to boycott Russian artists
The festival, running May 17-28, marks its 75th edition against the backdrop of two-year pandemic and war in Ukraine.
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News7 key takeaways from the Cannes 2022 line-up
An intriguing Competition; the return of Hollywood; and familiar gender balance complaints.
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NewsCannes unveils 2022 Official Selection
The line-up includes films by David Cronenberg, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Ruben Östlund, Kelly Reichardt, Park Chan-Wook and Claire Denis.