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More than 350 stars condemn Gaza ‘genocide’ in time for Cannes opening
The stars and creatives have signed a letter about the killing of the Palestinian protagonist of a Cannes-premiering documentary: “We are ashamed of such passivity” - they wrote regarding the silence of the industry.
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Culture catch-up: Met Gala and the director to look out for at Cannes
On this week’s cultural roundup, we dive into the Met Gala, which this year celebrated the theme of Black dandyism, and spotlight filmmaker Julia Ducournau, a previous Palme d’Or winner, who is set to premiere her new film 'Alpha' at Cannes.
Cinema
Cannes 2025: Everything you need to know about this year’s jury
The 78th Cannes Film Festival is set to showcase a diverse and star-studded jury led by the acclaimed French actress Juliette Binoche, who will preside over the selection of this year’s prestigious Palme d’Or. Here’s who will be joining her on the jury.
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Actress Émilie Dequenne dies aged 43
The actress had been battling adrenal cancer for months. First seen in "Rosetta" (1999), she was appreciated by audiences on both sides of the Franco-Belgian border for her performances in "Le pacte des loups", "Au revoir là-haut", "Les hommes du feu" and "Close".
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Film of the Week: 'Anora' - The Palme D’Or-winning anti-romcom
The director of 'Tangerine', 'The Florida Project' and 'Red Rocket' delivers a brilliant rollercoaster ride - a modern fairytale that doubles as a gut-punch tragedy. It deservedly won this year’s Palme d’Or in Cannes and could very well be on its way to Oscar glory.
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Actor Abou Sangaré’s journey sheds light on French immigration debate
French film 'Souleymane’s Story' (L'Histoire de Souleymane) follows the life of an undocumented asylum seeker. It has also drawn attention to the real-life situation of the film’s lead, Abou Sangaré, who still has the threat of deportation hanging over him – despite being an award-winning actor.
