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Stars descend on Cannes to celebrate Festival's 70th edition

It is the biggest and most important film festival in the world.

Living

The secrets of the Palme d'Or

We take a behind-the-scenes, sneak-peek at the meticulous fabrication of the iconic Palme d'or trophy.

Ireland

'The Journey' of two men who buried the hatchet and brought peace to Northern Ireland

They were the mortal enemies who became friends: Ian Paisley, the firebrand Presbyterian minister from rural County Armagh who founded his own church and vowed to never, never, never share power with

France

Cannes festival looks to future for 70th edition

It’s that time of year when anyone who is anyone in the world of cinema prepares to descend on the city of Cannes on the French Riviera to partake in its world-famous film…

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May the Fourth be with you on Star Wars Day

USA

The Godfather director and cast reunite after 45 years

The director and cast of _The Godfather_ reunited in New York to mark the 45th anniversary of the iconic 1970's Oscar-winning mafia movie.

USA

Tributes paid to 'Silence of the Lambs' director Jonathan Demme

The film director Jonathan Demme, best known for “The Silence of the Lambs” has died at the age of 73.

Cinema

Cannes 2017 line-up announced

18 films are in the running. Joaquin Phoenix, Nicole Kidman and Isabelle Huppert will be gracing the red carpet.

Switzerland

Charlie Chaplin lookalikes set 'world record' in Switzerland

They all came in their dark suits with baggy trousers, bowler hats and walking sticks, and of course the trademark moustache … they came in their hundreds all dressed as Charlie Chaplin’s character “T

Italy

Italy's comic actor Toto honoured 50 years after his death

Italy’s one-time favourite comic actor is being honoured on the 50th anniversary of his death.

World News

Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus dies, 81

World-renowned German cinematographer, Michael Ballhaus, has died at the age of 81.

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Mission Impossible in Paris!

Filming is underway in France for the upcoming “Mission Impossible” movie – number six in the popular movie franchise starring Tom Cruise.

USA

Backstage cellphone ban at Oscars after massive blunder

After an Oscars blunder that made headlines around the world, some action has been announced by the organisers.

United Kingdom

Making cinema accessible to dementia sufferers in Belfast

In Belfast’s Queen’s Film Theatre, an innovative series of film screenings kicks off this spring aimed specifically at those living with dementia.

Cinema

Geneva Film Festival celebrates human rights

As the awards season comes to an end, a film festival in Geneva has turned the spotlight on human rights abuses.

USA

Crowds attend Fisher-Reynolds memorial

The service for the mother and daughter actress duo featured home videos, photos and a recital by the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles

Cinema

Human rights film festival - winners

Coming at the end of the awards season the fifteenth International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights, held as usual in Geneva has chosen its winners.

Cinema

Cartoon big business in Bordeaux

It has been dubbed the Cannes Film Festival of Animation.

Cinema

'Beauty and The Beast' an unapologetically romantic adaptation of the Disney fairy-tale

‘Beauty and The Beast’ is an adaptation of the Disney fairy-tale about a monstrous prince and a young woman who fall in love.

Cinema

Giant ape returns in 'Kong: Skull Island'

He’s back to terrify audiences.

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