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fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

One of the World's Greatest Filmmakers Was Banned From Filmmaking. Now He's Back With a Vengeance.

Jafar Panahi's film marks his triumphant return to Cannes after a 14-year ban, showcasing powerful themes of guilt and political oppression.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025 Video #3: Festival Dispatch with Robert Daniels | Chaz at Cannes | Roger Ebert

Chaz Ebert and Robert Daniels discuss key films at Cannes 2025, highlighting notable entries like 'Urchin' directed by Harris Dickerson.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Kristen Stewart and Scarlett Johansson's directorial debuts: Between obvious experimentation and sentimental classicism

Kristen Stewart and Scarlett Johansson's directorial debuts at Cannes reflect their distinct storytelling styles and thematic focuses.
Film
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Jennifer Lawrence Gives Her Best Performance Yet in the Postpartum Fever Dream Die, My Love

Die, My Love explores the complex relationship between love, desire, and the mental struggles of new motherhood.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: Exit 8, Eleanor the Great, Fuori | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Cannes festival showcases inventive films; 'Exit 8' stands out in the disappointing midnight section.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: Un Poeta, Teste or Croce? | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

'Un Certain Regard' at Cannes showcases diverse films including debut directors, focusing on unique perspectives like Simón Mesa Soto's 'Un Poeta'.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

One of the World's Greatest Filmmakers Was Banned From Filmmaking. Now He's Back With a Vengeance.

Jafar Panahi's film marks his triumphant return to Cannes after a 14-year ban, showcasing powerful themes of guilt and political oppression.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025 Video #3: Festival Dispatch with Robert Daniels | Chaz at Cannes | Roger Ebert

Chaz Ebert and Robert Daniels discuss key films at Cannes 2025, highlighting notable entries like 'Urchin' directed by Harris Dickerson.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Kristen Stewart and Scarlett Johansson's directorial debuts: Between obvious experimentation and sentimental classicism

Kristen Stewart and Scarlett Johansson's directorial debuts at Cannes reflect their distinct storytelling styles and thematic focuses.
Film
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Jennifer Lawrence Gives Her Best Performance Yet in the Postpartum Fever Dream Die, My Love

Die, My Love explores the complex relationship between love, desire, and the mental struggles of new motherhood.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: Exit 8, Eleanor the Great, Fuori | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Cannes festival showcases inventive films; 'Exit 8' stands out in the disappointing midnight section.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: Un Poeta, Teste or Croce? | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

'Un Certain Regard' at Cannes showcases diverse films including debut directors, focusing on unique perspectives like Simón Mesa Soto's 'Un Poeta'.
#fashion
Fashion & style
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

What Is Volume? What Is Nudity? And More Urgent Questions from Cannes

Cannes 2023 showcased a chaotic atmosphere reflecting broader societal conservatism through sudden dress code changes.
fromWho What Wear
2 weeks ago
Fashion & style

Emma Watson's Airport Look Features a Security-Friendly Shoe But Very Impractical Skirt for the Plane

fromBustle
2 weeks ago
Fashion & style

Cara Delevingne Debuted Dark Hair & Microbangs At Cannes & My Jaw Is On The Floor

Fashion & style
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

What Is Volume? What Is Nudity? And More Urgent Questions from Cannes

Cannes 2023 showcased a chaotic atmosphere reflecting broader societal conservatism through sudden dress code changes.
fromWho What Wear
2 weeks ago
Fashion & style

Emma Watson's Airport Look Features a Security-Friendly Shoe But Very Impractical Skirt for the Plane

fromBustle
2 weeks ago
Fashion & style

Cara Delevingne Debuted Dark Hair & Microbangs At Cannes & My Jaw Is On The Floor

#film-adaptation
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
Film

Spike Lee: I don't know how we can talk about American values considering who the president is'

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite for their fifth project, Highest 2 Lowest, after an 18-year hiatus.
fromwww.indiewire.com
6 days ago
Film

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein' Teaser: Oscar Isaac Resurrects Jacob Elordi in Gothic Retelling

Guillermo Del Toro's adaptation of 'Frankenstein' focuses on emotional themes of fatherhood and sonship, featuring Jacob Elordi as the creature.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Spike Lee: I don't know how we can talk about American values considering who the president is'

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite for their fifth project, Highest 2 Lowest, after an 18-year hiatus.
Film
fromwww.indiewire.com
6 days ago

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein' Teaser: Oscar Isaac Resurrects Jacob Elordi in Gothic Retelling

Guillermo Del Toro's adaptation of 'Frankenstein' focuses on emotional themes of fatherhood and sonship, featuring Jacob Elordi as the creature.
#film-awards
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Cannes Proved Its Own Value With This Year's Palme d'Or Winner

The Cannes Film Festival remains resilient even amidst challenges such as power outages, showcasing the perseverance of the cinematic celebration.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Cannes 2025 Video #8: Award Winners | Chaz at Cannes | Roger Ebert

This year's Cannes Film Festival focused on awards without elaborate ceremonies, showcasing emerging filmmakers and international diversity.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Cannes Proved Its Own Value With This Year's Palme d'Or Winner

The Cannes Film Festival remains resilient even amidst challenges such as power outages, showcasing the perseverance of the cinematic celebration.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Cannes 2025 Video #8: Award Winners | Chaz at Cannes | Roger Ebert

This year's Cannes Film Festival focused on awards without elaborate ceremonies, showcasing emerging filmmakers and international diversity.
#palme-dor
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Iranian director Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Jafar Panahi's film won the Palme D'Or at Cannes, serving as a critique of oppression in Iran.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Jafar Panahi's Cannes Triumph Sends a Warning to Authoritarians Everywhere

Jafar Panahi's win at Cannes symbolizes resilience and his significant contributions to cinematic storytelling despite ongoing censorship in Iran.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama It Was Just an Accident'

Jafar Panahi, banned filmmaker, wins Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just an Accident' at Cannes, emphasizing freedom and resistance against oppression.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iranian film, It was Just an Accident, wins Palme D'Or at Cannes festival

Jafar Panahi's film, inspired by his jail experience, won the Palme d'Or for its exploration of corruption and state violence in Iran.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" Wins Palme d'Or | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jafar Panahi's film "It Was Just an Accident" won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, symbolizing a significant return and recognition amid political struggles.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, first Arab and African director to win Cannes Palme d'Or, dies aged 95

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, the first Arab and African Palme d'Or winner, has passed away at the age of 91, leaving a significant legacy in film.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Iranian director Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Jafar Panahi's film won the Palme D'Or at Cannes, serving as a critique of oppression in Iran.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Jafar Panahi's Cannes Triumph Sends a Warning to Authoritarians Everywhere

Jafar Panahi's win at Cannes symbolizes resilience and his significant contributions to cinematic storytelling despite ongoing censorship in Iran.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama It Was Just an Accident'

Jafar Panahi, banned filmmaker, wins Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just an Accident' at Cannes, emphasizing freedom and resistance against oppression.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iranian film, It was Just an Accident, wins Palme D'Or at Cannes festival

Jafar Panahi's film, inspired by his jail experience, won the Palme d'Or for its exploration of corruption and state violence in Iran.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" Wins Palme d'Or | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jafar Panahi's film "It Was Just an Accident" won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, symbolizing a significant return and recognition amid political struggles.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, first Arab and African director to win Cannes Palme d'Or, dies aged 95

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, the first Arab and African Palme d'Or winner, has passed away at the age of 91, leaving a significant legacy in film.
#film-reviews
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

The 11 Best Movies We Saw at Cannes This Year

Cannes 2023 showcased films reflecting societal chaos and emotional struggles, with powerful performances highlighting the impact of trauma and connection.
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Film

Cannes 2025 Video #5: Chaz Ebert on "Nouvelle Vague" and "Highest 2 Lowest"; Interviews with Elizabeth Guest and Filmmakers of "Average White Band"; Nicole Kidman on Women in Motion Award | Chaz at Cannes | Roger Ebert

Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

The 11 Best Movies We Saw at Cannes This Year

Cannes 2023 showcased films reflecting societal chaos and emotional struggles, with powerful performances highlighting the impact of trauma and connection.
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Film

Cannes 2025 Video #5: Chaz Ebert on "Nouvelle Vague" and "Highest 2 Lowest"; Interviews with Elizabeth Guest and Filmmakers of "Average White Band"; Nicole Kidman on Women in Motion Award | Chaz at Cannes | Roger Ebert

#jafar-panahi
Independent films
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

All the Films to Know From Cannes 2025, the Most Political Festival in Years

Cannes highlighted political themes this year, focusing on censorship, government funding for the arts, and the recognition of artists persecuted for their beliefs.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Independent films

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins best film at Cannes DW 05/24/2025

Jafar Panahi's films reflect systemic oppression rather than personal morality, challenging the perception of political filmmaking.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Independent films

I think of those I left behind in prison': Iran's Jafar Panahi on life as a banned film-maker

Jafar Panahi's release from prison highlights his commitment to filmmaking despite government oppression.
Independent films
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

All the Films to Know From Cannes 2025, the Most Political Festival in Years

Cannes highlighted political themes this year, focusing on censorship, government funding for the arts, and the recognition of artists persecuted for their beliefs.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Palme d'Or at Cannes for It Was Just an Accident

Jafar Panahi has won the top Cannes prize for his film inspired by his imprisonment, showcasing resilience against government oppression.
Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins best film at Cannes DW 05/24/2025

Jafar Panahi's films reflect systemic oppression rather than personal morality, challenging the perception of political filmmaking.
#film-industry
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Neeraj Ghaywan Talks His Cannes Premiere 'Homebound' and the Notes He Got from Executive Producer Martin Scorsese

The selection of Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound' for Cannes showcases a strong narrative of friendship between marginalized communities.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Old versus new masculinities: The debate shaking up Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival showcased evolving masculinities, contrasting traditional personas with contemporary actors' philosophies.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Neon's Tom Quinn Reveals His Oscar-Whisperer Secrets Ahead of the Cannes Awards

Neon CEO Tom Quinn discusses his Oscar strategies and the frontrunner status of 'Sentimental Value' at Cannes.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Neeraj Ghaywan Talks His Cannes Premiere 'Homebound' and the Notes He Got from Executive Producer Martin Scorsese

The selection of Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound' for Cannes showcases a strong narrative of friendship between marginalized communities.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Old versus new masculinities: The debate shaking up Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival showcased evolving masculinities, contrasting traditional personas with contemporary actors' philosophies.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Neon's Tom Quinn Reveals His Oscar-Whisperer Secrets Ahead of the Cannes Awards

Neon CEO Tom Quinn discusses his Oscar strategies and the frontrunner status of 'Sentimental Value' at Cannes.
#power-outage
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Paris food

Widespread French power outage shuts down Cannes Festival theater, closing ceremony expected to continue

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Paris food

Widespread French power outage shuts down Cannes Festival theater, closing ceremony expected to continue

#celebrity-news
Independent films
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Aubrey Plaza makes her first red carpet appearance since the death of husband Jeff Baena

Aubrey Plaza made her first major public appearance at Cannes, following a personal tragedy, to promote her film 'Honey Don't!'.
Independent films
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Aubrey Plaza makes her first red carpet appearance since the death of husband Jeff Baena

Aubrey Plaza made her first major public appearance at Cannes, following a personal tragedy, to promote her film 'Honey Don't!'.
#journalism
Independent films
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

With a whirlwind stop from Denzel, Spike unveils 'Highest 2 Lowest' in Cannes

The Independent supports journalism without paywalls, ensuring accessibility to critical stories, including reproductive rights and climate change.
Independent films
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

With a whirlwind stop from Denzel, Spike unveils 'Highest 2 Lowest' in Cannes

The Independent supports journalism without paywalls, ensuring accessibility to critical stories, including reproductive rights and climate change.
#film-analysis
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: Sauson Rec, Dandelion's Odyssey, Lucky Lu | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The article explores thematic connections between films at Cannes, focusing on recovery after catastrophe.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: Sauson Rec, Dandelion's Odyssey, Lucky Lu | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The article explores thematic connections between films at Cannes, focusing on recovery after catastrophe.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Resurrection review fascinating phantasmagoria is wild riddle about new China and an old universe

Bi Gan's "Resurrection" explores human perception of reality through visual storytelling, set against a backdrop of Chinese history.
#film
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

A New Wave of Cinematic Riches Arrives at Cannes

Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' highlights the frustrations and uncertainties of filmmaking prior to the French New Wave.
The film portrays Jean Seberg's challenges during the production of 'Breathless' without hindsight.
Independent films
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

With Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee Gives Us Another Great New York Movie

Spike Lee's film blends New York's gritty essence with profound storytelling, examining personal and societal conflicts.
Highest 2 Lowest offers a gripping narrative rooted in the complexities of family and morality.
Film
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

Don't be surprised that Guillermo del Toro says his version of Frankenstein for Netflix won't be a horror movie

Del Toro's upcoming film Frankenstein explores personal themes of fatherhood and sonhood, moving beyond conventional horror into emotional storytelling.
Independent films
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Cannes standout 'My Father's Shadow' marks a historic first for Nigeria

The film 'My Father's Shadow' explores the emotional bond between the Davies brothers and their deceased father, making its mark at the Cannes Film Festival.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Independent films

I attended Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix's shameful Cannes press conference

Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

A New Wave of Cinematic Riches Arrives at Cannes

Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' highlights the frustrations and uncertainties of filmmaking prior to the French New Wave.
The film portrays Jean Seberg's challenges during the production of 'Breathless' without hindsight.
Independent films
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

With Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee Gives Us Another Great New York Movie

Spike Lee's film blends New York's gritty essence with profound storytelling, examining personal and societal conflicts.
Highest 2 Lowest offers a gripping narrative rooted in the complexities of family and morality.
Film
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

Don't be surprised that Guillermo del Toro says his version of Frankenstein for Netflix won't be a horror movie

Del Toro's upcoming film Frankenstein explores personal themes of fatherhood and sonhood, moving beyond conventional horror into emotional storytelling.
Independent films
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Cannes standout 'My Father's Shadow' marks a historic first for Nigeria

The film 'My Father's Shadow' explores the emotional bond between the Davies brothers and their deceased father, making its mark at the Cannes Film Festival.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Independent films

I attended Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix's shameful Cannes press conference

Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

On the road to somewhere Cannes film festival reminds us world cinema and globalism' are not the same

The Cannes film festival showcases globalism and contrasts it with Trump's MAGA ideology.
European cinema represents cultural identities that challenge Trump's populist views.
#documentary
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago
Independent films

Raoul Peck's BrilliantOrwell: 2+2=5Is the Boldest Documentary Anyone Could Make Right Now

fromtime.com
2 weeks ago
Independent films

Raoul Peck's BrilliantOrwell: 2+2=5Is the Boldest Documentary Anyone Could Make Right Now

Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Shakespeare would be writing for games today': Cannes' first video game Lili is a retelling of Macbeth

The Cannes Film Festival hosts the first video game experience with 'Lili', a modern adaptation of Macbeth, combining gaming and live-action.
#denzel-washington
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Spike Lee says Highest 2 Lowest is his last film with Denzel Washington

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's latest film may mark the end of their collaboration after four decades.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Spike Lee says Highest 2 Lowest is his last film with Denzel Washington

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's latest film may mark the end of their collaboration after four decades.
Independent films
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Best Documentary at Cannes Is Not the Buzzy One About Julian Assange

Cannes Film Festival overlooks nonfiction films, emphasizing the rarity of documentaries in its competitive landscape.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Charli XCX Thinks Her Next Album "Will Probably Be a Flop"

I was really doing it for myself and marketing it in the way I wanted to for myself but I had no clue that people would kind of connect to it in the way that they did.
Independent films
#richard-linklater
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Film

Cannes 2025: Nouvelle Vague, A Magnificent Life | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

This year's Cannes program focuses on examining its own history through films that explore influential artists, including Richard Linklater's tribute to Jean-Luc Godard.
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago
Independent films

How Low Can You Go: Even at Cannes, Longevity Means Living Lean | In Development Vol. 003

Richard Linklater emphasizes the importance of keeping production costs low for aspiring filmmakers.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: Nouvelle Vague, A Magnificent Life | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

This year's Cannes program focuses on examining its own history through films that explore influential artists, including Richard Linklater's tribute to Jean-Luc Godard.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

How Low Can You Go: Even at Cannes, Longevity Means Living Lean | In Development Vol. 003

Richard Linklater emphasizes the importance of keeping production costs low for aspiring filmmakers.
#kevin-spacey
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Rihanna Flaunted Her Baby Bump In A Cutout Dress

Rihanna redefines maternity fashion, proving she can pull off any style regardless of traditional guidelines.
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Christian Petzold on His Cannes Debut and How His Actors Changed the Script: 'I Have to Destroy My Own Concrete Behavior'

Petzold described the film saying, '[Laura] is born in an accident. She finds a mother, a new identity... It's a little bit like a child.'
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

When's the last time Nicole Kidman didn't wear a wig in public?

Nicole Kidman's commitment to wearing wigs has become a notable aspect of her public persona, drawing attention both positively and negatively, as seen at Cannes.
Fashion & style
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Call for safety review after producer injured by falling palm tree at Cannes film festival

A producer from the Japanese film "Brand New Landscape" was injured by a falling palm tree during the Cannes Festival, prompting a call for safety investigations.
Los Angeles
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal take on Trump's Wild West

Ari Aster's 'Eddington' critiques contemporary America using grotesque themes set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: The Chronology of Water, Urchin | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Kristen Stewart's directorial debut "The Chronology of Water" adapts Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir with emotional depth and stunning visuals.
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