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Cannes Day 7 Film Premieres

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Les avant-premières du jour en sélection à Cannes 2023 The premieres of day 7, Monday June 22, Cannes 2023 Kuolleet Lehdet (Fallen Leaves) by Aki Kaurismaki: In competition film Premiering 4:45pm Grand Theatre Llumière   Club Zero by Jessica Hausner: In competition Premiering 7:30pm Grand Theatre Llumière   As Filhas Do Fogo (The Daughters of Fire) by Pedro Costa: Séance Spéciale Premiering 6:00pm followed by Man in Black Agn&eg...

Thai Night Carlton Cannes 2023 "Thailand where films come alive"

  The first edition post-pandemic of Thai Night at the Cannes Film Festival shines a bright light on the Thai film industry’s impressive success and limitless potential Cannes, 21 May 2023 — The Thai film industry took stage at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival with the latest edition of Thai Night Cannes 2023 “Thailand Where Films Come Alive” , an event held on the 20th of May by the Department of International ...

May December Press Conference

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  May 21, 2023 Press Conference of MAY DECEMBER of Todd Haynes, starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Charles Melton   ...

Man in Black: Wang Xilin centre stage

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  After his Competition debut with Youth (Spring), Wang Bing is back with a second documentary shown during a Special Screening: Man in Black, a sixty-minute sensory tribute to dissident Chinese composer Wang Xilin. Body, voice and music. The first is naked, etched with the traces of years of persecution. The second brims with anger and a rawness of the soul. And the third is a wave of soaring symphonies to last eternity. Wang Xi...

Rosalie (Un Certain Regard 2023) film review

by Lopa K Based on the first bearded lady who made her name as an attraction, Stéphanie Di Giusto gives us the heartwrenching melodrama, Rosalie in 2023 Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard section. Rosalie is a beautiful woman, the epitome of femininity and grace, as she holds herself high and has a soft nature. However, she and her father trick Abel into marrying her. What makes it strange and surprising is that he is not rich, he is not young, he is not healthy, so what make...

Cannes 2023 - May 17th photo collection from the Monster red carpet

Cannes film festival may 17th Monster movie red carpet photo collection : Adèle Exarchopoulos Pedro Almodovar Ludivine Sagnier Emilie Dequenne Viola Davis   ...

Cannes Sketched : Nesta Art for filmfestivals.com, sketching Black Flies

Cannes Sketched : Nesta's Art for filmfestivals.com   ...

Ambiance Photos of The Women in Motion Interview with Jeremy O’Harris

Ambiance at The Women in Motion Interview with Jeremy O’Harris sponsored by Kering at the Majestic Hotel here in Cannes. Jeremy O'Harris, the renowned playwright and cultural provocateur, shared profound insights into his creative journey and his quest for diversity and inclusion within the entertainment industry. O'Harris emphasized the necessity of empowering marginalized voices, especially those of women and people of color, in shaping the narratives of our time. O'Harris ...

Black Flies Review-Cannes Film Festival 2023

Black Flies is an intense movie that takes the audience on a haunting journey into the dark underbelly of humanity. Directed Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, this psychological thriller explores the harrowing experiences of a young paramedic, played brilliantly by the talented lead actor, Tye Sheridan. The film delves deep into the emotional and psychological toll of working in a challenging urban environment, with its unflinching portrayal of the harsh realities faced by first responders....

VIDEO Thierry Fremaux introduces the team of Indiana Jones

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” screening out of competition is the fifth (and perhaps final) instalment of the epic stories of Indiana Jones   Cinema’s most famous archaeologist returns for a new adventure in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, presented Out of Competition. The American filmmaker James Mangolddirects this feature film in which Harrison Ford as “Indy” faces a new Nazi threat, against the backdrop o...

VIDEO Harrison Ford moved to tears for his Palme d'Or

Cinema’s most famous archaeologist returns for a new adventure in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, presented Out of Competition. The American filmmaker James Mangolddirects this feature film in which Harrison Ford as “Indy” faces a new Nazi threat, against the backdrop of the Cold War. It is the late 1960s, and Dr Jones (Harrison Ford) declares his opposition to the recruitment of former Nazis as NASA scientists during the Space Race. ...

Cannes 2023 - May 16th photo collection from the opening red carpet

Cannes film festival opening gala red carpet photo collection : Catherine Zeta Jones supporting Michael Douglas for his Palme d'Or Mads Mikkelsen Kore Eda : Johnny Depp Helen Mirren : Gong Li : Frederique Bel : Fan Bingbing Anaïs Demoustier : Emmanuelle Béart : Catherine Deneuve : Elodie Fontan Ruben Östlund and Brie Larson laughing together : Julia Ducournau :   Brie Larson :   L...

VIDEO: Women in Motion Interview with Jeremy O’Harris hosted by Kering

  This morning we attended The Women in Motion Interview with Jeremy O’Harris sponsored by Kering at the Majestic Hotel here in Cannes. Jeremy O'Harris, the renowned playwright and cultural provocateur, shared profound insights into his creative journey and his quest for diversity and inclusion within the entertainment industry. O'Harris emphasized the necessity of empowering marginalized voices, especially those of women and people of color, in shaping the narratives of ou...

Jeanne Du Barry Review - Cannes Film Festival 2023

  Jeanne Du Barry is a 2023 out of competition 18th-century French drama that is produced by Maïwenn. Jeanne Du Barry is based on historical events and focuses on the story of Madame du Barry who was the last chief royal mistress of the King of France, Louis XV. The film follows the ups and downs of her integration within the royal family. Despite the slow start, the humorous moments and the aesthetic of Versailles clearly captivated the audience's attention.    ...

Anselm Review- Cannes Film Festival 2023

"Anselm" is a captivating documentary directed by Wim Wenders that delves into the life and work of the renowned photographer Anselm Kiefer. With Wenders' masterful storytelling and cinematic vision, the film offers a profound and intimate portrait of the artist.   The documentary seamlessly weaves together interviews with Kiefer, revealing his artistic process, inspirations, and philosophies. Wenders skillfully captures the essence of Kiefer's monumental artworks, sho...

The 76th Festival de Cannes has been officially opened by Chiara Maistroianni and Michael Douglas!

Chiara Mastroianni, Michael Douglas and Catherine Deneuve - Opening Ceremony of the 76th Festival de Cannes © Amandine-Goetz/FDC   Mi sono innamorato di te… This was the love song that the actress Chiara Mastroianni was humming as she made her appearance this evening on the stage of the Grand Thé...

1980 Cult Classic “Caligula” has it's World Premiere In Cannes Classic selection with its ultimate cut

Filmmaker Thomas Negovan, in partnership with Kirkendoll Management, LLC, announced today the world premiere of a new edit of the notorious 1980 film “Caligula”, titled “Caligula: The Ultimate Cut”, as it makes its debut as an official selection at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. This unique release is an entirely new edit, created from scratch using over 90 hours of original camera negatives and audio recorded on location, and features extensive never-before-seen footag...

VIDEO: FilmHedge shares a taste of the Opening Ceremony and Palme d'Or for Michael Douglas

FilmHedge: Jon Gosier and team FilmHedge Jon Gosier and team: Ashley Hamilton, Mickey Vetter, Jonathan Hecht and Jason Corder  First Red carpet share their experience of their first Red Carpet for the opening Ceremony with Chiara Mastrioanni and Catherine Deneuve, Uma Thurman and Michael Douglas for his honorary Palme d'Or. FilmHedge is a private credit platform offering financing up to Film/TV producers, up to $10M per production. Website: http://filmhedge.com. ...

Maïwenn's 'Jeanne Du Barry' opens the 76th Festival du Cannes May 16

The opening film at Cannes on May 16th at Grand Théâtre Lumière is Jeanne Du Barry screened out of competition, a lavish production on the mistress of the French monarch Louis XV (Johnny Depp), Madame Du Barry played by the film’s director Maïwenn. The director is the recipient of the Jury Prize in 2011 for Polisse and nominated for a Palme d’Or for Mon Roi in 2015 where Emmanuelle Bercot won best actress. Maïwenn was previously married to filmmak...

Opening & Closing Ceremonies of the 76th Festival de Cannes

© Maxence Parey / FDC Opening & Closing Ceremonies of the 76th Festival de Cannes     The Opening Ceremony will take place on Tuesday 16, at 7:00 pm and will broadcast live on France 2 and internationally on Brut.   All of the Festival’s events will also be available to all through our media partnership with France Tél&eacut...

Filmfestivals.com ranked N°2 in the top 80 film festival blogs and websites by Feedspot

33 years later, 1056 newsletter blasts later...Very proud of this recognition and the feedback from our filmmakers audience. Thank you Feedspot!   Watch the full list About Feedspot Lists and Ranking Feedspot discovers, categorises and ranks blogs, podcasts and influencers in several niche categories. We have curated over 250,000 popular blogs and categorised them in more than 5,000 niche categories and industries. With millions of blog...

VIDEO Watch "Michael Douglas, the Child Prodigy" doc prior to his Palme d'or

Tuesday, May 16, Michael Douglas will receive the Palme d’or d’honneur at the 76th Festival de Cannes, in recognition of his brilliant career as well as his engagement for cinema. The Festival de Cannes will pay a tribute to him during the Opening Ceremony broadcasted live on France 2 and internationally on Brut. Two days to discover online: Michael Douglas, the Child Prodigy by Amine Mestari! Photo: Michael Douglas © Folamour WATCH ONLINE  ...

The Screening Schedule for la Semaine de la Critique

  Access the screenings programme You now need to book your ticket online through the Official Festival de Cannes ticket office to access La Semaine de la Critique's films. To enter the Miramar Theatre, you must come with your digital ticket at least 40 minutes early. Each ticket is free, usable by one person only, according to availability. Booking is open between 4 days and 10 minutes before the screening. New tickets can become available at any point dur...

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