Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson made her directorial debut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival with the film “Eleanor the Great”, which screened under the Un Certain Regard section. The film received a five-minute standing ovation following its premiere on Tuesday (May 20), marking a significant moment in Johansson’s evolving career.
Wes Anderson’s latest feature, “The Phoenician Scheme”, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday night, drawing a six-minute standing ovation at the Lumière Theatre. Starring Benicio del Toro as a shady European tycoon and Mia Threapleton as his estranged daughter, the film marks Anderson’s fourth Cannes debut and is set for release on May 30 via Focus Features.
Filmmakers, producers, sales agents, and journalists from around the world converge to showcase and discover new films, emphasising that storytelling transcends borders. However, this year's festival unfolds under the shadow of proposed US tariffs on foreign films, announced by President Donald Trump.
Acclaimed filmmaker Payal Kapadia is set to return to the Cannes Film Festival in 2025 — but not with a film this time. She joins the main competition jury, becoming one of the select few Indian filmmakers to take a seat on the prestigious panel.
Dr Shariful Islam, assistant professor at the Department of Media Communication and Journalism at North South University, is set to participate in the 78th Cannes Film Festival as an academic expert. The festival, one of the most prestigious gatherings in global cinema, will run from May 13 to 24 in Cannes, France.
Tom Cruise’s latest action spectacle, “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning”, is set to make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14. The film, the eighth instalment in the long-running spy franchise, will screen out of competition.
The film industry, including actors, must embrace and adapt to changes that have resulted from the blurring line between streaming services and the big screen, the head of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) said ahead of the event's opening today.
The journey of Bangladeshi cinema at the Cannes Film Festival took an unexpected turn this year, marked by delays, visa issues, and missed opportunities. The anticipation surrounding Bangladesh's participation in the renowned festival, fuelled by recent successes, would eventually be met with frustration and disappointment.
Experience the enchantment of Cannes Film Festival 2023 through the unforgettable style moments on the red carpet. From Elle Fanning's bedazzling ensembles to Natalie Portman's mesmerising recreation of a historic Dior gown, these A-list celebrities and filmmakers showcased their sartorial brilliance.
Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson made her directorial debut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival with the film “Eleanor the Great”, which screened under the Un Certain Regard section. The film received a five-minute standing ovation following its premiere on Tuesday (May 20), marking a significant moment in Johansson’s evolving career.
Wes Anderson’s latest feature, “The Phoenician Scheme”, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday night, drawing a six-minute standing ovation at the Lumière Theatre. Starring Benicio del Toro as a shady European tycoon and Mia Threapleton as his estranged daughter, the film marks Anderson’s fourth Cannes debut and is set for release on May 30 via Focus Features.
Filmmakers, producers, sales agents, and journalists from around the world converge to showcase and discover new films, emphasising that storytelling transcends borders. However, this year's festival unfolds under the shadow of proposed US tariffs on foreign films, announced by President Donald Trump.
Acclaimed filmmaker Payal Kapadia is set to return to the Cannes Film Festival in 2025 — but not with a film this time. She joins the main competition jury, becoming one of the select few Indian filmmakers to take a seat on the prestigious panel.
Dr Shariful Islam, assistant professor at the Department of Media Communication and Journalism at North South University, is set to participate in the 78th Cannes Film Festival as an academic expert. The festival, one of the most prestigious gatherings in global cinema, will run from May 13 to 24 in Cannes, France.
Tom Cruise’s latest action spectacle, “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning”, is set to make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14. The film, the eighth instalment in the long-running spy franchise, will screen out of competition.
The film industry, including actors, must embrace and adapt to changes that have resulted from the blurring line between streaming services and the big screen, the head of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) said ahead of the event's opening today.
The journey of Bangladeshi cinema at the Cannes Film Festival took an unexpected turn this year, marked by delays, visa issues, and missed opportunities. The anticipation surrounding Bangladesh's participation in the renowned festival, fuelled by recent successes, would eventually be met with frustration and disappointment.
Experience the enchantment of Cannes Film Festival 2023 through the unforgettable style moments on the red carpet. From Elle Fanning's bedazzling ensembles to Natalie Portman's mesmerising recreation of a historic Dior gown, these A-list celebrities and filmmakers showcased their sartorial brilliance.
Actor and filmmaker Nandita Das has now shared her own thoughts about the obsession with fashion at Cannes.
