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Cannes head Thierry Frémaux: 'Cannes is not a festival for rapists'

From ticketing issues to the potentially problematic presence of Johnny Depp and the threat of looming strike actions, here are the main talking points you need to know from this year's opening press conference.

15/05/2023

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Film of the Week: 'Polite Society'

“The sooner you get out of this Stepford Wife cardigan phase, the better for everyone!”

12/05/2023

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French actress Adèle Haenel quits over film industry's #MeToo failures

French actress Adèle Haenel has stated that she’s stepping away from the world of film for “political reasons”.

10/05/2023

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'The Kerala Story': Islamic State film triggers bans in India

'The Kerala Story', released on 5 May, has been banned in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with even calls for the film producer to be “hanged in public”.

09/05/2023

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Is Germany’s cultural world finally getting its #MeToo reckoning?

Accusations against famed German actor Til Schweiger of alleged misconduct during a film shoot has lead Germany’s culture minister to announce new measures to face a “climate of fear” dominating the country’s film sets. Five years on, is Germany finally getting its #MeToo moment?

08/05/2023

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Here's why you should fear on-screen asparagus

Here's a cinematic and televisual theory to challenge even the staunchest asparagus lover.

05/05/2023

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Dissident Iranian director stopped from attending Cannes

Mohammad Rasoulof has been in the crosshairs of Iran’s hardline Islamic Republic government and has been barred from attending this year's Cannes Film Festival.

04/05/2023

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May the Fourth be with you: Carrie Fisher gets Walk of Fame star

Carrie Fisher is receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a May the Fourth tribute to one of the Star Wars franchise's most beloved figures. However, the event has stirred up some family drama...

04/05/2023

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Cannes 2023: The jury of the 76th festival has been unveiled

The 2023 Cannes Film Festival officially has its jury.

04/05/2023

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Hollywood TV and movie writers go on strike for fair pay

Over 11,000 television and movie writers have gone on strike following the breakdown of pay negotiations between their union, the Writers Guild of America, and various major Hollywood studios.

03/05/2023

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Two Iranian actresses face action for not wearing hijabs in public

Leading Iranian actresses Afsaneh Bayegan and Fatemeh Motamedarya face prosecution for appearing in public without a hijab. The pair have been high profile supporters of the national uprising since the start of the protests against the Iranian regime 8 months ago.

02/05/2023

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Hollywood writers go on strike as streaming boom changes industry

The Writers Guild of America has called its first work stoppage in 15 years after the rising popularity of streaming has seen seismic changes to the entertainment industry

02/05/2023

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AI-generated Wes Anderson 'Star Wars' trailer goes viral

A fan-made clip which imagines Star Wars through the eyes of beloved indie director Wes Anderson has gone viral, but not everyone is on board...

01/05/2023

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'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' breaks new global record

Mario Time is still not over, as the animated film has broken another record, becoming the first film of 2023 to pass the $1 billion mark at the global box office.

01/05/2023

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Film of the Week: 'Beau Is Afraid' - Is Ari Aster deeply overrated?

With the release of his new film, 'Beau Is Afraid', it's time to ask: Is it me or is Ari Aster deeply overrated?

28/04/2023

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Eva Green wins €1m in "B movie" court case

Eva Green has won nearly €1 million in her court case against a “B movie” that she feared could have ruined her career.

28/04/2023

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The Sean Connery Foundation reveals €1 million grant recipients

The Sean Connery Foundation, set up after the James Bond star's death, has split more than €1 million in funds between four Scottish filmmaking organisations.

28/04/2023

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Filmmaker Jafar Panahi has left Iran for the first time in 14 years

Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who has spent most of his filmmaking career in the crosshairs of Iran’s authoritarian government, has left the country following his release from Evin Prison.

26/04/2023

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Cannes Film Festival 2023: Full line-up finalised

We’re now only a few weeks away from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and the slate is now finalized.

25/04/2023

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French energy union threatens to cut power during Cannes Film Festival

Lights, Camera, Action! Except that first part may not be possible during this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Here's why.

25/04/2023