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Almodóvar drops out of first English-language film

The Spanish director said he "dreamt of working" with Cate Blanchett on the upcoming 'Manual for Cleaning Women' film but admits to have bitten off more than he can chew.

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French New Wave film director Jean-Luc Godard has died aged 91

French media reports that influential film director Jean-Luc Godard has died at the age of 91. He is widely credited with revolutionising cinema,

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Multiverses, pandas and UFOs: the top films of 2022… so far

Following our summer recommendations of best queer reads and the podcasts you shouldn’t miss out on, here are the films already released this year that prove 2022 is already a great year for cinema.

Iran

Outcry as several Iranian filmmakers arrested by authorities

The international film community reacted with outrage to the arrest of Mohammad Rasoulof, Jafar Panahi and Mostafa Al-Ahmad, as Tehran accelerates its clampdown on dissent.

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Euroviews. The 11 best European films on Netflix

These are the hottest European films on #Netflix right now. Do you agree?

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Female filmmakers shone at Cannes, but parity is still a long way off

In the main competition at Cannes, less than a quarter of the directors were women.

Cinema

Cannes Film Festival: Ruben Östlund wins second Palme d’Or

The 75th Cannes Film Festival wrapped up on Saturday after awarding many European films. It was Ruben Östlund’s second Palme d’Or after he received his first award in 2017 for ‘The Square’. This time he won it with ‘Triangle of Sadness’

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Cannes film festival over the decades - in pictures

From the velvet suits of Pablo Picasso to Madonna's dazzling dress, there's a lot to admire at Cannes.

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'Father and Soldier' shines a light on French colonialism at Cannes

Omar Sy plays a father signing up to fight for France in World War I in order to watch over his son.

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Tom Cruise is top gun at Cannes Film Festival

Tom Cruise is given a warm welcome as he arrives at the Cannes Film Festival for the screening of the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun

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Forest Whitaker awarded at Cannes: these are his 5 best performances

Looking through his filmography, we discuss what makes each of his defining performances so unique.

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‘Cinema must not be silent’: Zelenskyy addresses Cannes Film Festival

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed the audience at Cannes quoting Charlie Chaplin and Francis Ford Coppola about the power and responsibility of filmmakers during war.

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10 must-see European films at Cannes 2022

10 must-see European films at Cannes 2022

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Zombie comedy will open Cannes Film Festival

Tom Cruise will be getting a special tribute for his impressive career, and the long-delayed Top Gun: Maverick will be shown at the festival.

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How European countries are taxing Netflix to invest in cinema

As Switzerland looks to approve a law forcing Netflix to invest 4 per cent of its revenue back into Swiss cinema, we look at how other European countries are bolstering their film industries through the streamers.

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TikTok to be official partner with Cannes Film Festival 2022

TikTok will provide exclusive red carpet and backstage access as well as running a competition for users, all to attract a new generation to Cannes.

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Organisers ban Russian delegates from Cannes following invasion

The biggest film festival in the world has banned anyone linked with the Russian government, in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

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A look at Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin's 'tender' documentary

Fans of the famed family are sitting tight for the revelatory documentary, which comes to cinemas in January.

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2021 - A big year for women film directors

In 2021, some of the world's biggest film festival prizes were awarded to women. Meet some of the best female directors making their mark on the cinema world.

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Swiss Oscar entry and Cannes triumph 'Olga' hits cinemas in Europe

'Olga' traverses the worlds of ambition and politics as one young gymnast reckons with her future during the 2013 Euromaidan uprising in Ukraine.