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Now playing Next Culture news Trans actress sues French far-right politician after transphobic slur The actress, who became the first transgender woman to win the Best Actress prize at Cannes, dedicated her award to “all the trans people who are suffering”. Following hateful comments made by Marion Maréchal, Gascón is now suing the French far-right politician. 30/05/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Cannes Festival: Complaint filed for insult after transphobic remarks French far-right politician Marion Maréchal has commented on the Cannes win of transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón. Now, six LGBTQ+ associations have filed an official complaint against the politician standing in the European elections. 28/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cannes Film Festival: What are the key takeaways of the 77th edition? It's over for another year and the winners have been announced. But what were the key talking points and takeaways of 2024's Cannes Film Festival? We've narrowed them down to 10. You're welcome. 27/05/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Cannes 2024 review: 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' Mohammad Rasoulof examines Iran's contemporary tensions through the internalization of turmoil by a family of four. It's a suspenseful and bold call to arms for those who refuse to sit down and accept tyranny. 25/05/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news FIPRESCI Award: Film critics circle targets young talent at Cannes The FIPRESCI Prize aims to promote young filmmakers and original cinema. We spoke with jury member Sadia Khalid Reeti about the award. 24/05/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Mohammad Rasoulof outrages Iranian press with presence in Cannes Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof arrived at the Cannes Film Festival after his dramatic escape from his homeland after being sentenced to eight years in prison. 24/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news French actor Édouard Baer accused of sexual harassment and assault In a joint investigation by Médiapart and Cheek, six women testify that they were sexually harassed and assaulted by the French actor, who has offered his “sincerest apologies”. 23/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news #TikTokShortFilm competition returns for a third year at Cannes With over 75,000 videos submitted from 55 countries, TikTok announced the winners of the #TikTokShortFilm competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival. 23/05/2024
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