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Jeanette revives cult film anthem "Por qué te vas" in Cannes event

Jeanette, the voice behind the iconic song Porque te vas from 1976’s Cría Cuervos, led celebrations in Cannes as France marked the film’s 50th anniversary with a restored screening and live performance at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Michael Bay to direct Iran movie about Trump’s Operation Epic Fury

The film will be based on journalist Mitchell Zuckoff's forthcoming book and will chronicle the rescue mission of two downed American pilots in Iran. Here’s why it already sounds like a terrible idea.

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Pedro Almodóvar: EU must be a ‘shield’ against Trump, Netanyahu, Putin

Pedro Almodóvar is in Cannes today for his new film 'Bitter Christmas'. During a press conference, he stated that Europeans must become a "shield" against "monsters" Trump, Netanyahu and Putin.

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Zurita de Oliveira, mother of Portuguese rock, gets a documentary film

Francisca Marvão directs a documentary full of music and energy with a mostly female cast, in which artists and bands of today bring back the music of the first person to record a rock song in Portugal.

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Filmmaker Jafar Panahi to face trial in Iran on ‘propaganda’ charges

Iranian director Jafar Panahi is set to face trial in Iran once more, on charges of “propaganda against the regime.” He was sentenced by Iran’s Revolutionary Court to one year in prison and a two-year travel ban in absentia last year.

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James Bond casting starts with new favourites (and Trump) auditioning

Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump's MAGA hat in the ring?

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Javier Bardem attacks Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for 'toxic behaviour'

Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem called out world leaders U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for "male toxic behavior that is creating thousands of dead people," during his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Sunday.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

From exhibitions that go beyond the manosphere to Baby Yoda on the big screen - here's what to look out for this week.

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Smile you're on camera: Alexandra Matthaiou debuts new short at Cannes

The director spoke to Euronews about her third short film participating in the acclaimed film festival. It makes its world premiere during the Directors' Fortnight, the section that has long highlighted independent and daring cinematic voices.

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Everything you need to know about the 79th Cannes Film Festival

The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway on the Côte d'Azur, kicking off with the French period-comedy The Electric Kiss and an honorary Palme d'Or for Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson.

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French publishing protest targets billionaire Bolloré as Cannes begins

On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 leading figures from the film industry have published an opinion piece condemning the growing influence of the conservative billionaire on the industry, from Canal+ to Grasset, and warning of a threat to creative freedom.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

From horror movies about obsessional love to exhibitions highlighting the diverse creativity of the Asia-Pacific - here's what to visit, listen to and look out for in Europe this week.

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Historic Oxford cinema at risk of shutting doors due to lease woes

The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility.

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Film of the Week: 'Mortal Kombat II' - Game Over?

Dumb fun for some; another failed video game adaptation for others. Wherever you stand, just don't fall for the "made for the fans" routine...

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White House calls out Star Wars actor Mark Hamill for dead Trump image

The White House has called Mark Hamill a “sick individual” after the Star Wars actor posted an image of Donald Trump in a grave on social media.

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Studio Ghibli win Spain's Princess of Asturias Award for Communication

Japanese animator Studio Ghibli has been awarded Spain's 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities for its contribution to world animation and its defence of humanist, ecological and universal values.

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'The Odyssey' trailer sparks criticism over accents and ‘daddy’ issues

Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming epic is dividing opinions. The latest trailer has sparked criticism over the use of modern terms and American accents, which seem at odds with the ancient Greek setting...

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Cyclops, beards and a cute puppy: Check out new ‘The Odyssey’ trailer

A new full-length trailer has been released for 'The Odyssey', Sir Christopher Nolan’s 13th feature film and his first since the Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer'. It looks mighty promising and shrouded in darkness. Literally.

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Countdown (re)activated: Taylor Swift planning a ‘Toy Story 5’ song?

Taylor Swift has sparked rumours that new music, potentially for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, could be on the way... A countdown briefly appeared on her official website before being taken down. Now, the clock is back and Swifties are going into overdrive...

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Oscars: New rules announced - AI actors and scripts cannot win awards

The Academy has updated its rules for how artificial intelligence is used, including one that says all screenplays must be humanly created. There are more ambiguous statements regarding acting, however...