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Iranian director’s escape stokes drama as Cannes gears up for explosive film fest

News of director Mohammad Rasoulof’s escape from Iran adds a dramatic twist to the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday against an already volatile backdrop of wars raging on Europe’s doorstep, potential worker strikes, and rumours sex abusers may be outed even as they hit the red…

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Iran Director's Escape, MeToo Tensions Build Off-screen Drama At Cannes

The escape of an Iranian director and rumours over fresh MeToo allegations were setting the scene Monday for a dramatic Cannes Film Festival, already packed with Hollywood icons and attention-grabbing films.

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AI cameras to be tested at Cannes Film Festival ahead of Paris Olympics

Security using artificial intelligence is being deployed at the Cannes Film Festival in a test for potential applications at the Paris Olympics two months later.

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Cannes Film Festival 2022: Drama, Controversy, And Excitement

The 77th Cannes Film Festival faces challenges but offers a diverse lineup of films and discussions amidst global turmoil.

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‘Explosive’ secret list of abusers set to upstage women’s big week at Cannes film festival

Crisis management team reported to be in place as Meryl Streep heads roster of female stars and directors collecting accolades

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Cannes film festival faces strike disruption over seasonal workers’ rights

Group will protest against government’s treatment of freelance workers at festivals across France

The Guardian - UK

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging

Rasoulof is one of Iran’s leading directors and his film The Seed of the Sacred Fig is due to premiere at Cannes film festival

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Cannes Film Festival workers call for strike ahead of opening

Workers at the Cannes Film Festival in France have called for a strike over pay and conditions on Monday, just a week before the international event is due to start.

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The artistic treasures within Henri Matisse's 'Red Studio'

Painting his very own canvases into a vivid, red scene, Henri Matisse marked an important – and somewhat controversial – moment in his artistic journey with the 1911 piece "Red Studio". As the LVMH Foundation shows the painting in a new setting in Paris, we take a look at its…

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Laurent Cantet obituary

French film director who won the Palme D’Or at the Cannes film festival with his improvisatory education drama The Class

The Guardian - UK

Cannes to premiere Jean-Luc Godard film finished the day before he died

The director’s 18-minute film Scénarios will premiere at this year’s Cannes film festival accompanied by his 34-minute introduction

The Guardian - US

Homage to Japanese legends at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

This year's Cannes Film Festival will pay homage to Japan's contribution to film over the years. The poster for the Cannes Film Festival, for example, is inspired by the film Rhapsody in August by legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, while an honorary Palme d'Or will be awarded to Japanese animators…

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Demi Moore To Host Amfar Gala At Cannes Film Festival

Demi Moore and Cher headline the star-studded amfAR gala at Cannes Film Festival, raising funds for HIV/AIDS research programs.

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77Th Cannes Film Festival To Showcase Iconic Filmmakers And Stars

Discover the highlights of the 77th Cannes Film Festival with iconic directors, highly anticipated films, and a prestigious jury led by Greta Gerwig.

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Cannes Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded Lineup For 2024 Edition.

Discover the diverse lineup of films at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, featuring notable entries, special screenings, and a tribute to George Lucas.

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Cannes Film Festival 2024: what to look forward to

Cannes Film Festival 2024's line-up includes new works from Yorgos Lanthimos, Francis Ford Coppola and more

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Coppola, Cronenberg to compete at 77th Cannes Film Festival

Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" will premiere on the French Riviera this year, alongside new releases from Cannes Film Festival favourites Jacques Audiard, Yorgos Lanthimos, Sean Baker and Karim Aïnouz. Those movies will all be scrutinised by jury president Greta Gerwig. FRANCE 24's Olivia Salazar-Winspear takes us through the line-up and…

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George Lucas To Receive Honorary Palme D'or At Cannes

George Lucas to be honored with an honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival for his contributions to cinema. The prestigious award ceremony will take pl...

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Kevin Costner's 'Horizon, An American Saga' To Premiere At Cannes

Kevin Costner's 'Horizon, an American Saga' premieres at Cannes Film Festival, exploring America's history through a monumental project. Costner returns to...

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Kevin Costner To Premiere Western Film At Cannes Film Festival

Kevin Costner returns to Cannes with 'Horizon: An American Saga', a 35-year project set during the Civil War era, promising a captivating journey through t...

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'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' To Premiere At Cannes

George Miller's 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' prequel starring Anya Taylor-Joy to premiere at Cannes Film Festival in May, followed by U.S. release on May 24.

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Cannes Film Festival to be hosted by French actress Camille Cottin

French actress Camille Cottin, star of Netflix hit Call My Agent, is to be the host of the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May.

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Xavier Dolan to preside over Un Certain Regard jury at Cannes Film Festival

Canadian arthouse filmmaker and actor Xavier Dolan has been chosen to head up the jury of the Une Certain Regard category at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May.

International Business Times

Award-winning Italian Filmmaker Paolo Taviani Dead At 92

Italian filmmaker Paolo Taviani, whose gritty biopic "Padre Padrone" won the top Cannes Film Festival prize, has died aged 92, Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri said Thursday.

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The best-ever looks from Cannes Film Festival: 32 iconic red carpet moments

from Sienna Miller's kite-inspired Valentino gown to Anne Hathaway's white Armani dress, these are the best-ever looks from the Cannes Festival red carpet

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