Now playing Next Culture news Cannes 2024: Coppola accused of alleged bad behaviour on set Prior to the premiere of his latest epic 'Megalopolis', veteran filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola ('Apocalypse Now', 'The Godfather') is facing reports that he behaved inappropriately on set. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cannes Confidential: Talking points from the opening ceremony The 77th Cannes Film Festival has begun with Meryl Streep receiving an honorary Palme D'Or after 35 years away from the croisette. There were also plaudits for highly anticipated return of Messi the dog and the new film from French surrealist Quentin Dupieux. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cannes 2024 review: ‘Le Deuxième Acte’ (‘The Second Act’) The world’s burning and scandals may be brewing. Time for a comedy, as this year's Cannes Film Festival opens with a meta millefeuille from beloved French absurdist Quentin Dupieux. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cannes 2024: Jury president Greta Gerwig on #MeToo and Trump on screen Greta Gerwig and her jury met the press today to discuss their roles as members of the jury, the possible repercussions of the French #MeToo on the festival, and if a film on Donald Trump can be viewed objectively. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cannes boss Thierry Frémaux seeking to avoid any polemic Cannes boss Thierry Frémaux responded to questions from the international press this Monday, a day before the official start of the 77th edition. Here’s what you need to know. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cannes 2024: The 10 Palme d’Or contenders you need to look out for The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicks off next week (Tuesday 14 May). Here's everything you need to know about the Palme d'Or contending films that we're giddily anticipating. 12/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cannes Festival reportedly bracing for bombshell #MeToo accusations The French film industry is bracing itself for further #MeToo revelations about multiple male actors, directors and producers. The rumour mill is exploding, and a dark shadow could very well be cast over this year’s Cannes Film Festival opening. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Harvey Weinstein: Prosecutors seek retrial as early as September US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York. The shamed movie mogul could face a fresh trial as early as September. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News After scandal-stained term, rules to clean up EU parliament weakened As a mandate riddled with allegations of corruption, undue influence and misconduct among EU lawmakers draws to an end, the European Parliament has tried to push through reforms designed to bring the next chamber in line. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction In a 4-3 decision, the New York Court of Appeals overturned the verdict due to witnesses called by prosecutors who alleged they were assaulted by Weinstein but were not part of the trial. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news How is #MeTooStandUp shaking up the French comedy scene? The #MeTooStandUp campaign, which denounces sexist and sexual violence in the world of comedy, plans to shake things up. Because sexual and sexist harassment is no laughing matter. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Here’s why you need to stay away from Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’ The 90-year-old's most recent film ‘The Palace’ has finally secured French distribution. Here’s why you should avoid it at all costs. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Roman Polanski to face trial in US on rape lawsuit in 2025 Director Roman Polanski is sued over more allegations of sexual assault. He will face a civil trial in Los Angeles in 2025 for allegedly raping a teenager in 1973. 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Roman Polanski on trial in Paris on defamation charges The controversial filmmaker goes on trial in Paris for defamation after describing British actress Charlotte Lewis's accusations of sexual assault against him as an "odious lie". 05/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news What is the new French campaign #MeTooGarçons? Is France facing a watershed moment for all those who have been silenced in the entertainment industry? The #MeTooGarçons campaign may be a small step in that direction, but it has certainly given male victims of abuse a voice. 02/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Godrèche calls for investigation into sex crimes in French cinema Judith Godrèche is leading a push for a reckoning about sexual abuse in France's world-renowned cinema industry 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news New Year's Resolution: Stop making Bridget Jones films A fourth Bridget Jones film will begin filming this spring - but does the world really need to meet Miss Jones again? 27/02/2024