Italian Filmmaker Nanni Moretti Named Cannes' Jury President

January 20, 2012 By Kurt Orzeck 2 weeks ago

Six films by the actor/director have previously been presented at the festival

  

Cannes' President, Director Renew Contracts; Fremeaux Gets More Power

December 21, 2011 By Kurt Orzeck 7 weeks ago

Gilles Jacob and Thierry Fremaux will serve through 2014

  

Lars von Trier Vows Silence After Police Inquiry Over Hitler Remarks

October 5, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 18 weeks ago

Danish filmmaker is accused of violating French law against justifying war crimes

  

Telluride Loves Tilda Swinton, But Needs to Talk About 'Kevin'

September 6, 2011 By Chris Willman 22 weeks ago

As the festival drew to a close, Swinton, Michael Fassbender, and Glenn Close all soared in dark fare it may be hard to get the public (or Academy) to see

  

The Cinema Guild Nabs Cannes Prize Winner “Once Upon a Time in Anatolia”

June 14, 2011 By Brent Lang 34 weeks ago

The Turkish film focuses on a group of men searching for a missing body

  

Iran Blasts Cannes' von Trier Banishment; Director Defends Festival

May 24, 2011 By Steve Pond 37 weeks ago

Deputy culture minister says ban leaves "dark stain" on festival history; von Trier says his comments were "unintelligent and hurtful"

  

Oscilloscope Picks Up Tilda Swinton Showcase 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'

May 23, 2011 By Steve Pond 37 weeks ago

Company plans year-end release, awards campaign

  

Lars von Trier is an Idiot, and Other Lessons We Learned at Cannes

May 22, 2011 By Steve Pond 37 weeks ago

A final roundup of the art, the money and the outrage of Cannes 2011

  

Cannes: 'Tree of Life' Wins Palme d'Or

May 22, 2011 By Steve Pond 37 weeks ago

Director Terrence Malick is a no-show; Kirsten Dunst wins Best Actress award for "Melancholia"

  

Cannes, Day 12: Terrence Malick, Lars von Trier and Other MIA VIPs

May 22, 2011 By Steve Pond 37 weeks ago

A shy director, an actor who won't talk, two jailed filmmakers and a loudmouth who got banned -- Cannes is all about empty spaces

  

Cannes: Korean, German Films Win Top Un Certain Regard Honors

May 21, 2011 By Steve Pond 37 weeks ago

"Arirang," "Stopped on Track" share top prize in Cannes section; FIPRESCI Awards go to "Le Havre," "The Minister" and "Take Shelter"

  

Cannes, Day 11: Eyes on the Prize

May 21, 2011 By Steve Pond 37 weeks ago

Students, filmmakers and a chef win Cannes awards -- but the big prizes are still to come

  

Cannes: After all the Controversy, Who'll Win the Palme d'Or?

May 20, 2011 By Steve Pond 37 weeks ago

With no real frontrunner, the field is wide open for Cannes' top prize

  

Cannes: 'Atmen' and 'The Giants' Win Directors Fortnight Prizes

May 20, 2011 By Steve Pond 37 weeks ago

Austrian film will receive special promotion from Europa Cinemas chain

  

Cannes, Day 10: Can We Move Past That Von Trier Mess?

May 19, 2011 By Steve Pond 38 weeks ago

That loudmouth Danish director has hijacked the festival, but some people are still paying attention to movies

  

Cannes: 'Take Shelter' Wins Critics Week Prize

May 19, 2011 By Steve Pond 38 weeks ago

Jeff Nichols' psychological thriller was only American film in competition

  

Lars Von Trier Responds: 'I'm Not Mel Gibson'

May 19, 2011 By Steve Pond 38 weeks ago

During Cannes interview, banned director says furor was fanned by French history of "being cruel to the Jews"

  

Cannes: Sundance Selects Keeps Buying, Adds 'Kid With a Bike'

May 19, 2011 By Steve Pond 38 weeks ago

Dardenne brothers' film is third Cannes competition title to be picked up by distributor

  

Cannes Film Festival Bans Lars Von Trier After Nazi Comments, Von Trier Responds

May 19, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 38 weeks ago

The festival "condemns these comments and declares Lars Von Trier a persona non grata, effective immediately"

  

Cannes, Day 9: Kiss That Palme d'Or Goodbye, Lars

May 18, 2011 By Steve Pond 38 weeks ago

As the festival winds down, Cannes-watchers begin summing up -- when they're not appalled by Lars von Trier's antics

  

Watch Lars Von Trier 'Sympathize With Hitler, a Little' in Cannes 2011

May 18, 2011 By Wrap Staff 38 weeks ago

The Danish filmmaker caused an uproar at the Cannes Film Festival when he made clumsy remarks about Hitler and Nazism | VIDEO

  

Cannes Blasts Lars von Trier For Joking About Nazis; Filmmaker Apologizes

May 18, 2011 By Steve Pond 38 weeks ago

Festival condemns "Melancholia" director's flippant comments about Hitler, Nazis; von Trier says he's not anti-Semitic

  

Cannes Review: 'Melancholia,' Baby

May 18, 2011 By Sasha Stone 38 weeks ago

Happy endings, insists master provocateur Lars von Trier, have no point in our myths and our movies

  

Cannes, Day 8: Robert De Niro's Jury Duty

May 18, 2011 By Steve Pond 38 weeks ago

An insider offers info on Robert De Niro's jury ... but what films from the marketplace will win the biggest financial prizes?

  

Cannes Diary: Stardom and Moonlight

May 17, 2011 By Sasha Stone 38 weeks ago

The festival reaches a climax with a pair of huge movie stars -- but down by the beach, there's a show that never stops

  

Cannes Reviews: In 'Le Havre' and 'The Beaver,' It's a Family Affair

May 17, 2011 By Steve Pond 38 weeks ago

"Le Havre" is one of the true delights of Cannes 2011 – and a stark reminder of how differently American filmmakers approach family problems

  

Cannes, Day 7: It's Not All Malick, You Know

May 17, 2011 By Steve Pond 38 weeks ago

"Tree of Life" may have dominated the last 24 hours, but at the halfway point there's also a competition going on

  

Cannes: Tom Hooper Joins BFI Board, Tom Hanks Film to Close Singapore Fest

May 17, 2011 By Steve Pond 38 weeks ago

British Film Institute and ScreenSingapore take advantage of Cannes spotlight to announce new board member, closing-night film

  

From France to Fake France: The Best of the Bashes

May 16, 2011 By Mikey Glazer 38 weeks ago

Jetsetters checked out the party scene at Cannes and in Vegas

  

Outside of Cannes, 'Tree of Life' Remains Magnificent and Maddening

May 16, 2011 By Steve Pond 38 weeks ago

The view from Stateside: the talk of Cannes is a rapturous reverie that'll likely be too weird for a mainstream audience

  

Cannes: Pitt, Jolie and Penn Hit the Red Carpet for 'Tree of Life' (Slideshow)

May 16, 2011 By Brent Lang 38 weeks ago

The biggest stars come out for the premiere of Terrence Malick's long, long awaited drama

  

Summit to 'Snitch' With Dwayne Johnson

May 16, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 38 weeks ago

Exclusive Films International is handling global sales, which kicked off at Cannes