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Cannes Film Festival: – nocomment The last day before the winner of the Palme d’Or is announced. 25/05/2013
Nicole Kidman and Heidi Klum attend ‘Nebraska’ premiere at Cannes Film Festival – nocomment The 45-year-old actress Nicole Kidman and Heidi Klum were on the red carpet for the screening of the film ‘Nebraska’ (The Past) in competition at the 66th… 24/05/2013
Cannes: thefts, comebacks and lesbian love scenes Cannes has become a victim to its glamour once again, as a second suspected jewellery theft of a diamond necklace worth almost 2 million euros was reported on… 24/05/2013
Polanski and Redford hit Cannes red carpet – nocomment Two new films, not in competition for the Palme D’Or, are attracting attention at the Cannes Film Festival. ‘Weekend of a Champion’, directed by Roman… 23/05/2013
Stars are again out in force in Cannes Robert Redford is promoting his film ‘All is lost’. Playing a solo yachtsman adrift at sea, it’s his first major role in years. His character is not… 23/05/2013
The Cannes Festival means it’s party-time on the French Riviera The magic of the Cannes Film Festival lies of course with the red carpet and the movies, but there are also secret places for the privileged where only the… 22/05/2013
Cannes we come in? Director’s Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival is an opportunity to find out what undiscovered filmmakers are doing. All sorts of films are shown in this… 22/05/2013
Seventh day of Cannes Film Festival The seventh day is traditionally one of rest, but not on the Croisette in Cannes. Halfway through the 66th film festival in the French Riviera town… 22/05/2013
‘A Touch of Sin’ still favourite at Cannes film festival – nocomment Half way through the competition, speculation is rife about the Palme D’or. The latest offerings, “Shield of Straw” by Takeshi Miike and “A Castle in Italy”… 21/05/2013
Speculation hots up in Cannes Guillaume Canet’s film “Blood Ties” has a global all-star cast. But the French actor-director’s crime and divided loyalties saga still failed to charm the… 21/05/2013
European cinema in crisis ? The fizz has long come off the European Film industry, even if the champagne corks are popping in Cannes. The financial crisis of 2007 has hit the business… 20/05/2013
100 years of Indian cinema celebrated in Cannes – nocomment The largest Indian delegation to date is on the French Riviera to promote their country at the Cannes Film Festival. Among them is actress Aishwarya Rai… 20/05/2013
“Prix Media” awarded in Cannes Danish director Thomas Vinterberg has won the “Prix Media” in Cannes. The prize is awarded to the film with the best box-office potential amongst all those… 20/05/2013
Indian film stars flourish at Cannes Festival Familiar faces from the Indian screen have descended on Cannes for a gala dinner to mark the centenary of their country’s movie industry. The largest… 20/05/2013
Iranian film ‘Le Passé’ has Palme d’Or in its sights Though the rain continued to pour in Cannes, the competition is heating up for the sought after Palme d’Or prize Saturday saw the turn of Iranian director… 19/05/2013
Steven Spielberg receives a ‘digital distinction’ – nocomment Saturday night at Cannes, Steven Spielberg received the ‘digital distinction’ of the National Audiovisual Institute (INA), an electronic tribute bringing… 19/05/2013
Russia: cult film director Balabanov dies Renowned Russian film director Alexei Balabanov has died at the age of 54. His breakthrough movie, criminal drama Brat (Brother) and his film Voina (War)… 19/05/2013
Rain doesn’t ruin red carpet at first weekend of Cannes Regulars claim rain at Cannes used be rare, but the continual downpours are not stopping the stars from gracing the red carpet. Making an appearance on… 19/05/2013
Eva Longoria attends red carpet premiere of “Le Passé” in Cannes – nocomment American actress Eva Longoria strikes a pose as she arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film ‘Le Passé’ (The Past) in competition at the 66th… 18/05/2013
Drama at Cannes – but this time off the red carpet A touch of drama came to the Cannes Film Festival in an unexpected guise on Friday night when a man disrupted a live television broadcast by firing a starting… 18/05/2013
‘The Bling Ring’ premieres at Cannes film festival – nocomment British actress Emma Watson has turned to crime in her latest role as part of a celebrity-obsessed teenage gang robbing their Hollywood idols’ homes in the… 17/05/2013
The race for the Palme D’Or gets underway at Cannes French director Francois Ozon had the privilege of seeing his film get the official part of the Cannes film festival underway. “Jeune et Jolie”, which is… 17/05/2013
The spirit of Pierre de Coubertin at Cannes film festival – nocomment The Cannes Film Festival jury will decide which of the 20 films in contention scoops the Palme d’Or at the end of 12 days of screenings and seminars… 16/05/2013
Torrential rain fails to dampen Cannes spirit The Cannes film festival got off to a soggy start but even the heavens opening could not cloud the brilliance of the talent on display. Opening proceedings… 16/05/2013
Scene is set for Cannes Film Festival Some of the biggest names in movie- making are in the South of France for the annual film festival in Cannes. Director Steven Spielberg is presiding over… 15/05/2013
Cannes Film Festival kicks offDirector Steven Spielberg, President of the 66th Cannes Film Festival, holds a director’s clap. The Festival will run from May 15 to May 26. REUTERS/Eric… 15/05/2013
Cannes Festival: 1920s Gatsby glamour hits La Croisette Docking his yacht in the French Rivieira, lead judge of the 66th Cannes Festival Steven Spielberg has headed out on the Croisette before the grand opening… 14/05/2013
Cancer scare causes Angelina Jolie to have double mastectomy Angelina Jolie has revealed she has undergone a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. The Oscar-winning actress made the decision to have both… 14/05/2013
Two days to go until the Cannes Film festivalWorkers look at a giant canvas of the official poster of the 66th Cannes Film Festival featuring Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, photographed during the… 13/05/2013
On Set: Bollywood On Location in LondonThere was an unusual blur of colourful costumes as Bollywood danced its way into London’s Trafalgar Square recently. A troupe of Indian performers dressed… 10/05/2013
Asturias Award goes to Austrian screenwriter Haneke Austrian film director and screenwriter, Michael Haneke, has been awarded Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias Arts Award. Last year his film Amour won… 09/05/2013
Audrey Tautou: French national treasure As the film industry prepares for the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, Audrey Tautou is preparing to battle her natural instinct to flee the… 06/05/2013
Kon-Tiki makes waves at cinema Filmmakers Joachim Roenning and Espen Sandberg revisit Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl’s legendary ocean crossing on a wooden raft in their new film… 06/05/2013
May the Fourth be with you on Star Wars DayMay 4th is a special day for fans of the Star Wars hexalogy. The date has been chosen by fans around the world to correspond to the Jedi motto “May the Force… 03/05/2013
Sixth time lucky for Great Gatsby Thousands flocked to New York’s Lincoln Center this week to steal a glimpse of the stars of Baz Luhrmann’s latest film ‘The Great Gatsby’. Leonardo DiCaprio… 03/05/2013
Star Trek goes into the darkness Director JJ Abrams has followed up his sensational 2009 Star Trek reboot with a new sparkling 3D sequel set to wow audiences worldwide. The film’s world… 03/05/2013
‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ – rethinking the American dream With a Princeton degree under his belt, life in America looks sweet for brilliant Pakistani emigré Changez, in a well-paid Wall Street job and with a… 30/04/2013
Spielberg to preside over Cannes jury Steven Spielberg will preside over the jury for the 66th Cannes Film Festival. The American director and producer will be joined by four men and four… 26/04/2013
Zach Braff harnesses the power of social media for new filmAre you familiar with crowd funding? ‘Scrubs’ star Zach Braff is getting very cosy with the idea, having already found almost 20,000 backers pledging… 25/04/2013
McConaughey in Mississippi Mud ‘Mud’ is an film adventure about two boys – Ellis and Neckbone – who find a man named Mud hiding out on an island in the Mississippi. The eponymous… 24/04/2013
A brave film about cowardice German film “Das Leben ist nichts fur Feiglinge” or “Life is not for Cowards” is a tragi-comedy about a family coming to terms with bereavement. The movie was… 18/04/2013
Tribeca honours Mandela, showcases ‘The National’ The cinematic rite of spring that is the Tribeca Film Festival has forgone a splashy studio premiere this year, opening instead with the music documentary… 17/04/2013
Who won ‘Best Kiss’ and ‘Best Fight’ at MTV Movie Awards? The stars were out in LA for the 22nd annual MTV Movie Awards. From ‘Best Shirtless Performance’ to ‘Best WTF Moment’, the irreverent show did not disappoint… 15/04/2013
French cinema: conversations in a kitchen As French stars invaded London for the festival Rendez-vous with French Cinema, euronews spoke to the darling of both British and French cinemas, Kristin… 11/04/2013
Rendez Vous with French stars In London, the “Rendez-Vous” with French Cinema” provided a feast for film fans, and an opportunity to promote movies from across the Channel. Populaire is… 11/04/2013
French film icon Belmondo turns 80 A major figure in French New Wave cinema of the 1960s, Jean-Paul Belmondo, is celebrating his 80th birthday. He is an icon of post-war France having worked… 09/04/2013
The Iron Lady lives on The death of Margaret Thatcher has reignited interest in the biopic “The Iron Lady”. The film, made in 2011, was directed by Phyllida Law and starred Meryl… 09/04/2013
Legendary movie critic Roger Ebert dies of cancer The legendary film critic Roger Ebert has died at the age of 70 after losing his long battle with thyroid and salivary cancer. It comes two days after he… 05/04/2013
Rewarding the richness in Greek cinema Athens played host to the Hellenic Film Academy’s fourth annual Greek cinema awards this week. Gathering cinematographers, actors, producers and fans together… 04/04/2013
Gina Lollobrigida sells for cells The Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida is selling off her jewellery to raise money for stem cell research. The octogenarian said it is time to give… 27/03/2013
Welcome to the Punch British director Eran Creevy’s slick thriller ‘Welcome to the Punch’ stars Mark Strong as ex criminal Jacob Sternwood and James McAvoy as Max Lewinsky, the… 27/03/2013
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Steve Carrel and Jim Carrey have teamed up for a comedy about illusionists. The glamorous assistant is played by Olivia Wilde. She said: “This film is about… 13/03/2013
Italian cinema says ciao to London Cinema Made in Italy is a London festival showcasing Italian films. It includes ‘Magnifica Presenza’ directed by Ferzan Ozpetek, which is about a lonely… 08/03/2013
Bean there, not done that in Jack the Giant Slayer Jack the Giant Slayer is a new take on an old tale. The film’s director, Bryan Singer, explained: “Well, the original story of Jack and the Beanstalk is… 07/03/2013
Prolific Italian composer and musician Armando Trovajoli dies Renowned Italian composer Armando Trovajoli has died at the age of 95. The musician wrote the scores for around 300 films. Trovajoli passed away in Rome –… 03/03/2013
Spielberg to head Cannes Jury E.T. goes home. Steven Spielberg has been picked to head this year’s Cannes Film Festival jury. The US director’s film E.T. had its world premiere at the… 28/02/2013
Natascha Kampusch’s ordeal on film ‘3096 Days’ tells the story of kidnap victim Natascha Kampusch. When she was only 10 years old she was abducted by Wolfgang Priklopil on her way to school… 27/02/2013
“Argo” Best Picture causes ruffles in Iran Central Tehran seems a world away from the pomp and ceremony of the red carpet in Los Angeles. But this year, there is a common thread. The hostage rescue… 25/02/2013
On the red carpet ABC correspondent Brandi Hitt, who was on the red carpet in Los Angeles for the Oscars, spoke to Euronews about the event. This year, one award was never in… 25/02/2013
Argo wins Best Picture Oscar and Day-Lewis makes Academy Award history The US first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise and unprecedented appearance when she presented the Best Picture award to Ben Affleck for his thriller… 25/02/2013
‘Twilight’ savaged by ‘Razzie’ awards ahead of Oscars Popular vampire saga “Twilight” swept the board at the Golden Raspberries, which “award” bad movies and performances, on February 23. The final “Twilight”… 24/02/2013
Preparing for the OscarsA stuffed bear sits buckled into a forklift in the red carpet arrivals area during preparations for the 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood. REUTERS/Danny… 23/02/2013
Romanian drama wins Berlin’s top award The highlight of the awards ceremony at the Berlin Film Festival was the presentation of the Golden Bear for Best Picture. It was won by Romanian drama… 17/02/2013
Romanian film ‘Child’s Pose’ wins Berlinale’s Golden Bear‘Child’s Pose’, a Romanian movie by Director Calin Peter Netzer about a domineering mother using her social position to try to save her son from jail, won the… 16/02/2013
Maria Grazia Cucinotta on Italy, fashion and a magic wand Already known in front of the camera, the Italian actress Maria Grazia Cucinotta is also making her way in Hollywood as a film producer. ‘Il Postino’… 15/02/2013
The keys to success for young European actors To succeed as an actor, you need talent. But that is not enough. That is what Valeria Sitaru, a teacher at Bucharest’s University of Film and Theatre… 11/02/2013
Zeffirelli: ‘Italy neglects its responsibility’ to the world He is one of the last icons of Italian cinema and theatre. Franco Zeffirelli, who turns 90 this year, welcomes us inside his home. Zeffirelli rose to… 11/02/2013
Shooting Stars 2013 – Trailer08/02/2013
Virtual Panel: how to become a successful actor“I really believe that, as an actor, no matter what your age is, you should always put the character and the story in first place and not you, as a… 04/02/2013
Hopkins plays Hitchcock Anthony Hopkins plays film legend Alfred Hitchcock in the Sacha Gervasi-helmed movie Hitchcock, which explores the period in the director’s life when he was… 04/02/2013
Bears up for grabs in Berlin It has been a bitter winter in Berlin but to warm the soul and inspire the imagination there is the prospect of the annual film festival. And there is plenty… 01/02/2013
Austenland and Stoker at Sundance Austenland, directed by Jerusha Hess, and staring Jane Seymour, has premiered at Sundance. The plot concerns an Austen fan who goes to a theme park in… 23/01/2013
French cinema enjoys success Three of four smash hits in 2011 ensured a bumper year for French cinema. Asterix and Obélix: God Save Britannia was one of them. The other three box office… 21/01/2013
Obama administration says ‘no’ to a Death StarThere’s been bad news for Sith Lords, aspiring Darth Vaders and other supporters of the Dark Side after the US administration rejected an official public… 15/01/2013
Red carpet robot In the world of film, grabbing attention is important but the competition is intense. Just how do you get the attention of the world’s film fans, let alone… 15/01/2013
‘Lincoln’ favourite in strong Oscars field Blockbusters, independent movies and European arthouse cinema make this year’s Oscar shortlist quite eclectic. Steven Spielberg’s critically acclaimed… 11/01/2013
From Oz to Middle Earth: coming out in 2013 Oz: The Great and Powerful is one of the most anticipated Hollywood releases of 2013. Directed by Sam Raimi it is a prequel to L. Frank Baum’s novel and 1939… 07/01/2013
Gérard Depardieu, a Russian star is born – nocomment After meeting Vladimir Putin in Sochi to receive his Russian passport, French actor Gérard Depardieu flew to the Russia Republic of Mordovia where he showed… 06/01/2013
Bardot threatens to become Russian if France kills elephantsIconic French actress Brigitte Bardot has threatened to apply for Russian citizenship if French authorities go ahead with plans to put down two sick… 04/01/2013
James Bond: The billion dollar spyThe 23rd James Bond adventure, ‘Skyfall’, has reached the symbolic threshold of one billion dollars in revenue worldwide. The film, directed by Sam Mendes –… 03/01/2013
Polish WWII massacre film causes shockwaves Polish film Poklosie or Aftermath is a dramatisation of the massacre of more than 340 Polish Jews at Jedwabne in 1941. It has caused shockwaves and soul… 21/12/2012
A master class in Marrakesh This year’s President of the Jury at the Marrakesh Film Festival was John Boorman, the British director, screenwriter and producer who is a connoisseur of… 06/12/2012
Film festival honours Chinese director Fans, performers, writers gathered at the The Marrakech festival this year to honour one of the stars of the Chinese cinema. The most successful Chinese… 05/12/2012
European cinema in rude health The Maltese capital Valletta welcomed the great and the good from the European film industry for the 25th jubilee edition of the European Film… 03/12/2012
The Hobbit premieres in New Zealand Sir Peter Jackson’s long-awaited film The Hobbit has screened in New Zealand. Stars including Cate Blanchett and British actor Martin Freeman who plays… 28/11/2012
Keira Knightley is Anna Karenina Keira Knightley, who plays Tolstoy’s tragic heroine Anna Karenina, says the story is just as relevant today as when it was written in the late 1800s. Once… 26/11/2012
Goltzius and The Pelican Company nude Peter Greenaway is back with a new concoction of beautiful costumes in a historical background and a plot centring on sex. Set in 1590 it tells the tale of… 15/11/2012
Thessaloniki Film Festival The International Film Festival in Thessaloniki is the most important event in Greece when it comes to movies and film makers – and includes international… 14/11/2012
‘Film and cameras are weapons’ – Iranian director Bahman Ghobadi Euronews reporter Wolfgang Spindler spoke to the exiled Iranian filmmaker of Kurdish ethnicity Bahman Ghobadi. The director speaks about making movies in… 09/11/2012
Ang Lee directs “Life Of Pi” Director Ang Lee’s latest project was possibly his most ambitious yet; translating Yann Martel’s best-selling novel The Life of Pi onto the silver… 09/11/2012
“The Central Park Five”, a gritty and critical true story “The Central Park Five” is a documentary based on an assault and rape that took place in New York City’s Central Park on April 19, 1989. The victim was Trisha… 08/11/2012
Disney’s latest fairy film to make cinema bow Disney star Debby Ryan is the voice of one of the winter fairies in the new animated film “Secret of the Wings”. In the movie Tinker Bell voiced by Mae… 07/11/2012
“Grassroots”, the latest film from Stephen Gyllenhaal “American Pie” actor Jason Biggs stars in new film “Grassroots,” which tells the true story of an out-of-work journalist, Phil Campbell, who gets roped into… 07/11/2012
“On the Road” with Kristen Stewart Actress Kristen Stewart stepped off the “Twilight” promotional train to hit the red carpet for another one of her films, “On the Road,” which was part of the… 06/11/2012
“Rust and Bone”, a different kind of love story “Rust and Bone” is the gritty, moving and emotional love story from Cannes Grand Prix winner Jacques Audiard. The movie stars Academy Award-winning actress… 05/11/2012
Maguire dumps the Spidey suit for ‘The Details’ You might say the devil is in ‘The Details’, the hoped-for breakout role for Tobey Maguire after ‘Spiderman’. And with only three films in 10 years it may… 02/11/2012
‘Skyfall’ thrills with new depth In latest Bond movie ‘Skyfall’ James is battered and bruised and left for dead, a man with questions; hunted by his own side, and as always, magnificently… 26/10/2012
Ki-Duk’s ‘Pieta’ gets US release for Oscars The near-death of an actress on set nearly ended director Kim Ki-Duk’s career four years ago, but after making ‘Pieta’, which took best picture at this year’s… 25/10/2012
Tomorrow but not today ‘Tomorrow’ is a new Russian documentary about a collective of activists, artists and performers called Voina who are opposed to the current Russian… 23/10/2012
Ginger and Rosa Set in 1960s Britain, Ginger and Rosa is a new drama from director Sally Potter, starring Elle Fanning and Alice Englert as two best friends. The pair had… 22/10/2012
