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Cannes 2023 review: Opening film 'Jeanne du Barry' is a royal bore

The Cannes Film Festival’s opening film sees controversial French director-actress Maïwenn and equally controversial Johnny Depp star in 'Jeanne du Barry', about the royal affair between Louis XV and the titular courtesan which caused quite the scandal in Versailles...

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Depp trouble: Cannes opens with row over celebrity actor's appearance

Cannes braces itself for stars, film fans, and protestors, as the annual film festival gets underway in the southern French seaside resort.

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'BlackBerry' movie sparks nostalgia for obsolete tech

The tale of the rise and fall of BlackBerry, one of the first personal hand-held communication devices, has opened to mostly positive reviews.

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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.

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Culture Re-View: How 'Shrek 2' made Cannes history

15 May 2004: Shrek 2 makes its debut… at Cannes

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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!”

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Cultural Digest: Going out or staying in? The best of what's on this

Are you lost when it comes to looking for new ideas for going out or what to watch if you're staying in? We've got you. Welcome to Euronews Culture's new weekly guide of what's on in Europe this week.

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Culture Re-View: A look back on the formation of Monty Python

11 May 1969: He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!

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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.

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

The 2023 Cannes Film Festival officially has its jury.

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Hollywood writers strike: Why AI should never replace real writers

The WGA knows the danger of entertaining conversations about AI replacing creative writers. It's a conversation that puts human expression at risk.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

2 May 2008: The MCU assembles

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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...

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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?

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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.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Culture Re-View: Everything you need to know about ‘Für Elise’, the lost Beethoven bagatelle that's inspired everything from horror films to rubbish trucks.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

It's been 37 years since the No.4 reactor in Chernobyl went into meltdown, spreading radioactive devastation, as well as influencing nearly forty years of culture.

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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.

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Netflix doubles investment in South Korean film and TV

After a meeting between Netflix's CEO and South Korea's President, more investment will see bigger and better South Korean shows coming to the platform.