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Vincent Lindon named Cannes 2022 jury president, other eight members unveiled
The last French acting star to preside over the jury was Isabelle Huppert in 2009.
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Michel 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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Wild 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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New 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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Reel Suspects acquires sales on Véronique Jadin’s Tribeca title ‘Employee Of The Month’ (exclusive)
Belgian dark comedy will premiere in Tribeca’s online “at home” section in June.
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Indie 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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Luxbox boards Maha Haj’s Un Certain Regard title ‘Mediterranean Fever’ (exclusive)
Haj’s first film ’Personal Affairs’ also screened in Cannes Un Certain Regard in 2016.
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Cannes 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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Totem boards Annie Ernaux’s Directors’ Fortnight title ‘The Super 8 Years’ (exclusive)
The directorial debut of veteran French literary star revisits 1970s France through family home videos of the period.
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Cannes Critics’ Week unveils 2022 line-up
Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut ’When You Finish Saving The World’ will open the section focused on first and second films.
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Cannes 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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Kelly Reichardt to be feted with Directors’ Fortnight Carrosse d’Or award
US director will be in Cannes this year with Palme d’Or contender Showing Up.
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Cannes 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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Pietro Marcello’s ‘Scarlet’ to open Directors’ Fortnight
The fantasy period drama marks the Italian director’s first French-language production.
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Cannes 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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7 key takeaways from the Cannes 2022 line-up
An intriguing Competition; the return of Hollywood; and familiar gender balance complaints.
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Locarno Film Festival to honour Kelly Reichardt
Festival will screen Reichardt’s Western Meek’s Cutoff and thriller Night Moves.
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Cairo film festival announces earlier 2022 dates, clashing with Marrakech
The festival is under new management following the departure of former CIFF president Mohamed Hefzy.
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Vertigo Releasing acquires ‘Eiffel’ with Emma Mackey, Romain Duris for UK-Ireland (exclusive)
The film drew nearly 1.5m spectators in France last October.
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Animation-focused Gebeka International appoints sales executive (exclusive)
Upcoming animated features on the company’s slate include The Character Of Rain and Sheba.