Cannes Film Festival

Cannes: Nadine Labaki is President of the Un Certain Regard JuryCannes: Nadine Labaki is President of the Un Certain Regard Jury

Cannes: Nadine Labaki is President of the Un Certain Regard Jury

Nadine Labaki accepts the Jury Prize at the 71st Cannes Film Festival for Capernaum (photo: Reuters) Nadine Labaki, director of… Read More

March 26, 2019
First look: Trailer Nadine Labaki’s Cannes-winning ‘Capharnaüm’First look: Trailer Nadine Labaki’s Cannes-winning ‘Capharnaüm’

First look: Trailer Nadine Labaki’s Cannes-winning ‘Capharnaüm’

The trailer for Nadine Labaki's Jury Prize winner at this year's Cannes Film Festival is here and we have your… Read More

August 28, 2018
Cannes Film Festival Sets 2019 DateCannes Film Festival Sets 2019 Date

Cannes Film Festival Sets 2019 Date

[divider style="normal" top="20" bottom="20"] The Cannes Film Festival announced on their Twitter feed today the dates for the 72nd :… Read More

July 9, 2018
Wrapping Up: Cannes Isn’t Back, It Never LeftWrapping Up: Cannes Isn’t Back, It Never Left

Wrapping Up: Cannes Isn’t Back, It Never Left

[divider style="normal" top="20" bottom="20"] The 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival has ended and with it came the fight… Read More

May 20, 2018
2018 Cannes Awards: Kore-eda’s ‘Shoplifters’ Wins Palme d’Or; Spike Lee Takes Grand Prix for ‘BlacKkKlansman’2018 Cannes Awards: Kore-eda’s ‘Shoplifters’ Wins Palme d’Or; Spike Lee Takes Grand Prix for ‘BlacKkKlansman’

2018 Cannes Awards: Kore-eda’s ‘Shoplifters’ Wins Palme d’Or; Spike Lee Takes Grand Prix for ‘BlacKkKlansman’

Japan's Hirokazu Kore-eda has won the highest honor from the Cannes Film Festival, the Palme d'Or for Shoplifters. He previously… Read More

May 19, 2018
Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Burning’ Tops ICS Cannes AwardsLee Chang-dong’s ‘Burning’ Tops ICS Cannes Awards

Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Burning’ Tops ICS Cannes Awards

[divider style="normal" top="20" bottom="20"] The International Cinephile Society (of which I am a member) has chosen its own Cannes winner… Read More

May 19, 2018
2018 Cannes: ‘Border,’ ‘Girl,’ win top Un Certain Regard awards2018 Cannes: ‘Border,’ ‘Girl,’ win top Un Certain Regard awards

2018 Cannes: ‘Border,’ ‘Girl,’ win top Un Certain Regard awards

[divider style="normal" top="20" bottom="20"] The Un Certain Regard section of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival has given the troll romance… Read More

May 18, 2018
Cannes: Gaspar Noé’s ‘Climax’ Wins Top Director’s Fortnight PrizeCannes: Gaspar Noé’s ‘Climax’ Wins Top Director’s Fortnight Prize

Cannes: Gaspar Noé’s ‘Climax’ Wins Top Director’s Fortnight Prize

No one was more surprised than director Gaspar Noé himself when his new film, Climax, was met was near universal… Read More

May 17, 2018
Cannes Interview: Wanuri Kahiu on her film Rafiki and the future of African cinemaCannes Interview: Wanuri Kahiu on her film Rafiki and the future of African cinema

Cannes Interview: Wanuri Kahiu on her film Rafiki and the future of African cinema

[divider style="normal" top="20" bottom="20"] Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu comes from a line of strong, forward-thinking women. Her mother, a doctor,… Read More

May 11, 2018
Ryan Coogler Talk Highlights Importance of Visibility and the Business of FilmmakingRyan Coogler Talk Highlights Importance of Visibility and the Business of Filmmaking

Ryan Coogler Talk Highlights Importance of Visibility and the Business of Filmmaking

[divider style="normal" top="20" bottom="20"] Ryan Coogler is the king. Of box office, that is. When his adaptation of the Marvel's… Read More

May 11, 2018