Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival poster echoes scene from Kurosawa’s film

A renowned aspect of the Cannes Film Festival is its iconic posters, which annually narrate a tale and symbolise the 12-day extravaganza set against the captivating backdrop of the sun-kissed south of France, caressed by the gentle waves of the Mediterranean Sea. This year's poster exudes a poetic and hypnotic aura, featuring a scene from "Rhapsody in August", a cinematic masterpiece crafted by the Japanese maestro, Akira Kurosawa.

Cannes Film Festival unveils dazzling lineup for 77th edition

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival has announced its lineup for the 77th edition, unveiling a captivating array of films from esteemed directors and promising newcomers. The festival, set to run from May 15 to 25, promises a diverse selection of movies competing for the coveted Palme d’Or.

‘Furiosa: Mad Max Saga’ to make Cannes Film Festival premiere

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is all set to debut at the Cannes Film Festival. Directed by George Miller, this action-drama featuring Anya Taylor-Joy is amongst the most highly anticipated movies of the year.

Martin Scorsese to make film about Jesus after meeting Pope Francis 

Renowned director Martin Scorsese has embarked on a tour of Italy following the Cannes Film Festival, where he met with Pope Francis and shared his plans to make a film about Jesus.

British film wins Cannes' 'Certain Regard' competition

"Un Certain Regard" is a competition focused on arthouse films that runs parallel to the main competition, the Palme d'Or, which will be announced on Saturday.

People forget that it is a festival of films, not clothes: Nandita Das on Cannes

Actor and filmmaker Nandita Das has now shared her own thoughts about the obsession with fashion at Cannes.

'MR-9: Do or Die' poster revealed at Cannes

"MR-9", a film based on the novel, "Dhongsho Pahar", from the popular Bangladeshi spy thriller series, Masud Rana, recently reached the Cannes Film Festival with the film's poster being revealed at the event.

Sean Penn, Tye Sheridan reunite on screen in Cannes competitor 'Black Flies'

Oscar-winning Penn, 62, plays veteran paramedic Rutkovsky while Sheridan, 26, known for his role as Cyclops in the X-Men film series, stars as Cross, who is just starting in the field.

Cannes opens its doors to the world

On Tuesday, arguably one of the most hyped events of the entertainment world, the Cannes Film Festival opened its doors to the world for the 76th time. The festival kicked-off with the premiere of the Louis XV period-drama, “Jeanne du Barry”, which stars Johnny Depp.

May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023

Cannes Film Festival to honour Michael Douglas with honorary Palme d'Or

Hollywood actor Michael Douglas will add to his long list of accolades this month when the Cannes Film Festival awards him an honorary Palme d'Or.

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023

Wes Anderson, Ken Loach among big names competing at Cannes Film Festival

At a press conference on Thursday, festival Director Thierry Fremaux and President Iris Knobloch announced the line-up for the 76th edition of major cinema showcase from May 16-27.

May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022

Woman disrobes, revealing Ukraine colours, on Cannes red carpet

The Ukraine crisis grabbed the spotlight in Cannes on Friday as a semi-naked protester painted in blue and yellow was ejected from the red carpet.

May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022

Farooki, Tisha, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui catch up at Cannes Film Festival

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and National Film-Award winning actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha were seen with renowned Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022

Mame Khan becomes first Indian folk artiste to walk the 2022 Cannes red carpet

History was made at the red carpet event at Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday (May 17) when playback singer Mame Khan became India’s first folk artist to walk on it.

May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022

Cannes Film Festival 2022: Deepika Padukone mesmerises in shimmery retro saree

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone looked gorgeous in a black and gold shimmery saree designed by Sabyasachi at the red carpet of Cannes Film Festival 2022, earlier today. The actress tied her hair in a bun and coupled it with a golden hairband.

May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022

Tisha headed to France for Cannes Film Festival

The actress will be flying tonight to attend the 75th edition of the prestigious festival in France.

April 17, 2022
April 17, 2022

75th Cannes International Film Festival unveils official lineup

The 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will kick off on May 17. The selected films were announced by Pierre Lescure and Thierry Fremaux at a press conference held recently in Paris.

May 21, 2018
May 21, 2018

Festival de Cannes takes the curtain call

After much hype, the 71st Cannes Film Festival came to an end on Saturday, drawing its curtains on all the glitz and glamour.

May 13, 2018
May 13, 2018

Aishwarya dazzles Cannes red carpet with ‘butterfly’ gown

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan steals the show as she walks the prestigious red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, this time in a stunning ultra-violet, blue and red gown that reflects the metamorphosis of a butterfly.

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