Cannes Report
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Cannes Film Festival Bars Russian Journalists Over War in Ukraine (Exclusive)
The festival previously banned “anyone linked to the Russian government,” and that ban applies to much of the Russian media as well
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‘Decision to Leave’ From ‘Oldboy’ Director Park Chan-Wook Acquired by Mubi Ahead of Cannes
Korean crime drama is playing in competition at the festival next month
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Cannes Names French Actor Vincent Lindon to Lead Jury, Rebecca Hall and Noomi Rapace Also on Board
Asghar Farhadi and Jeff Nichols are also among the eight members who will present the Palme D’Or
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Cannes Adds 17 Films, Sets Record for Female Directors in Competition
But that “record” is a paltry five films directed by women out of the 21 competing for the Palme d’Or
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Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘When You Finish Saving the World’ Chosen for Cannes’ International Critics Week Section
Guillermo del Toro, Bernardo Bertolucci, Julia Ducournau and Alejandro G. Inarritu are among the directors who first screened at Cannes in Critics Week
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New Alex Garland, Mia Hansen-Love Films Set for Directors Fortnight Section at Cannes
The independent section announced 23 films, of which 11 are directed by women
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‘Paris, 13th District’ Film Review: Episodic French Drama Has Hip Vibe But Falls Short
Veteran director Jacques Audiard’s film has poise and style, but you can go in with high hopes and still leave wanting more
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Only 3 Films by Female Directors in Cannes Competition Lineup Despite 2018 Gender Parity Pledge
This year’s lineup falls behind the representation in the 2019 and 2021 festivals
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Watch David Cronenberg ‘Crimes of the Future’ Trailer Instead of Having Lunch Today (Video)
If you figure out a way to unsee Kristen Stewart in this context, please let us know
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George Miller, David Cronenberg, Ethan Coen Featured in Cannes Film Festival Lineup
The festival previously announced that Baz Lurhmann’s “Elvis” and the sequel “Top Gun: Maverick” would also screen in Cannes
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Oscar-Winning Iranian Director Asghar Farhadi Found Guilty of Plagiarizing Student Doc for ‘A Hero’
A court in Iran sided with a former student who claimed Farhadi stole her story idea without credit
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17 Cannes Palme d’Or Winners That Went on to Take Oscar Gold (Photos)
But only two films have ever won both the Palme D’Or and Best Picture
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‘The Worst Person in the World’ Film Review: Charming Romantic Drama Offers Unfolding Delights
Veteran Norwegian director Joachim Trier has made his most appealing and marketable film to date
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‘A Hero’ Film Review: Asghar Farhadi’s Precise Moral Drama Moves Like a Thriller
Might there be awards for Farhadi’ film about an Iranian man who gets himself into a fine mess over a pot of gold?
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‘Red Rocket’ Film Review: Sean Baker Finds a Touch of Donald Trump in His Porn-World Hustler
The film may be another Baker indie drama about sex workers, but it’s also got plenty to say about the last four years