Cannes Film Festival

'Back to Black:' Relating Amy Winehouse’s Backstage Struggles

Back to Black is an upcoming drama film about the renowned singer Amy Winehouse, soon to be released in cinemas. The film chronicles the life and musical journey of Amy Winehouse, from adolescence to adulthood, and the creation of one of the best-selling albums of our time. Back to Black is a musical drama directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. It ...

Nine Cannes Film Festival Movies Nominated for the Oscars

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Los Angeles, the Oscar nominations were announced, featuring nine films from the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival. Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall secured five of these nominations. The Academy of Oscars' announcement on January 23, 2024, in Los Angeles, brought a significant surprise. Nine films ...

Camille Cottin All the Way to Hosting Cannes Film Festival

In a recent announcement that has sparked considerable excitement within the cinematic community, renowned French actress Camille Cottin, celebrated for her leading role in the Netflix sensation Call My Agent, has been appointed as the host of the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. This year, the grand event is scheduled to take place ...

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' Journey Premieres at Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival is set to feature the world premiere of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on May 15, as confirmed by the event organizers on Thursday. This film, marking the fifth installment in the esteemed post-apocalyptic series, introduces Anya Taylor-Joy in the titular role of Furiosa, a character previously embodied by Charlize Theron in the ...

Nadine Labaki Joins Cannes Film Festival as Jury Member

As the Cannes Film Festival approaches, set to host its 77th competition for the Palme d’Or, the festival’s organizers revealed on Monday the makeup of its jury. Among the members is Lebanese director, actress and screenwriter Nadine Labaki. The Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 14 to 25 and will be chaired by American director ...

Roaring Feminine Voices at the Cannes Film Festival... 'Cut!'

"Cut!" is a cinema term which fits well with the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where excessively tortured bodies, hallmarks of gore, are featured in films. Powerful women remain at the forefront of this festival on May 22, 2024. Films such as The Substance with Demi Moore in competition, directed by the French Coralie Fargeat, or Les femmes au ...

Neon Studios: The Indie Powerhouse Dominating Cannes

Neon, a small New York-based indie movie studio, has emerged as a dominant force at the Cannes Film Festival, with a stunning track record of acquiring and distributing Palme d’Or-winning films for four consecutive years. In the glittering world of cinema, where giants like Disney, Warner Bros., and Netflix often steal the spotlight, a ...

Cannes 2024: 'Anora' Wins Palme d'Or

The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival concluded spectacularly, revealing a rich and diverse lineup of winners, with Anora by Sean Baker clinching the prestigious Palme d'Or. [gallery size="large" link="none" ids="258180,258179,258178"] Under the presidency of Greta Gerwig, the jury selected the Palme d'Or winner after a politically ...

Cannes 2024: Women and Freedom Triumph

The 77th Cannes Film Festival concluded in style, celebrating diversity and commitment. From the Palme d’Or awarded to a film about a stripper to the special jury prize for an Iranian filmmaker in exile, here’s a look back at a memorable edition. The curtain fell on Saturday night on the 77th Cannes Film Festival, and the awards revealed a ...

Palme d’or for ‘Anora’… No Wonder it Won

The 77th Cannes Film Festival awarded its Palme d’Or to Anora, an independent American film written and directed by Sean Baker, starring Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn. “This film is full of humanity; it enchanted us, made us laugh, hope beyond hope, and broke our hearts,” said Greta Gerwig, the president of the Cannes jury, as she ...