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Joel and Ethan Coen named as this year’s Lumière Award recipients

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Sean Penn on acting, 'Adolescence' and the importance of sunscreen

As guest of honour at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival this year, Sean Penn had a date with cinephiles for a masterclass honouring his career. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways.

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France’s prestigious Lumière Award 2025 goes to... Michael Mann

The celebrated director of 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Heat' and 'The Insider' is heading to Lyon this fall to receive the Lumière Award, which honours a figure for their entire body of work and their connection to the history of cinema.

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Thierry Frémaux on celebrating the 130 years of cinema in 2025

Euronews Culture sits down with Thierry Frémaux to discuss the 130-year anniversary of the invention of cinema, his new film honouring the legacy of the Lumière brothers, and the threats cinema faces in its second centenary.

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James Franco, Alfonso Cuarón and more pay tribute to Isabelle Huppert

Isabelle Huppert was awarded the prestigious Prix Lumière at the 15th anniversary of the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, where she was celebrated by the likes of Alfonso Cuarón, Claire Denis, James Franco, and Noémie Merlant.

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Isabelle Huppert awarded the Prix Lumière & key masterclass takeaways

Isabelle Huppert was awarded the coveted Prix Lumière. Euronews Culture attended the ceremony, as well as her masterclass. Here are the 10 things we learned.

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Vanessa Paradis talks of her musical dreams and AI nightmares

Euronews Culture sits down with Vanessa Paradis, whose film career is celebrated at this year's Lumière Film Festival.

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Benicio Del Toro on his career, streaming dominance and US elections

Oscar-winning actor Benicio del Toro is in Lyon for the 16th edition of the Lumière Film Festival. Euronews Culture attended his masterclass, during which he spoke about his career and his faith in the younger generation - especially with the upcoming US presidential elections only a few weeks away.

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Lumière Festival 2024: Stars share their cinematic inspirations

The 2024 Lumière Festival in Lyon has kicked off, bringing together iconic stars like Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci to celebrate the art of cinema, with restored classics and retrospectives.

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Here's what not to miss at this year's Festival Lumière 2024

Cinephiles rejoice! The 2024 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon next month, and with a rich and eclectic program, this 16th edition promises to be yet another vibrant tribute to cinema in all its forms. Here’s the lowdown on the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss.

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Isabelle Huppert to receive the prestigious Prix Lumière 2024

The celebrated French actress who wowed audiences in countless films like 'The Piano Teacher', '8 Femmes' and 'Elle' succeeds last year’s laureate Wim Wenders as the Lumière Prize recipient.

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Is gender parity catching up at film festivals?

More women have won top prizes at historic film festivals in the last six years than in six decades. Parity is progressing, but there is still a huge amount of ground to make up.

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Director Wim Wenders on cinema and the failed European dream

Euronews Culture sits down with the recipient of this year's Prix Lumière: the great Wim Wenders.

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The rebirth of classic films continues to grow at Lumière Festival

It’s the meeting place for all classic films lovers and the only of its kind in the world. The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), hosted by the Festival Lumière in Lyon, France, has steadily positioned itself at the forefront of film restoration.

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Director Terry Gilliam on how people shouldn't be frightened to laugh

"When we can’t distinguish between hate and humour, we are fucked! And that’s my feeling about life." Warning: This article contains strong language. (Right from the start)

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Festival Lumière 2023: Premieres, classics & Wim for the win

Cinephiles rejoice! The 2023 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon this weekend... And this year’s 15th edition is eye-wateringly good. Here’s the lowdown on the festival and the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss.

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Wim Wenders named as this year's prestigious Lumière Award recipient

The celebrated director behind 'Paris, Texas', 'Wings of Desire', 'Buena Vista Social Club' and this year's Cannes highlight 'Perfect Days' succeeds last year's laureate Tim Burton as the Lumière Prize recipient.