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Investors Circle 2025

Cannes Investors Circle to showcase Sebastián Lelio, Lukas Dhont, Jasmila Zbanic projects

2025-04-25T09:13:00+01:00By

Ten projects from eight countries will be presented to investors at the invite-only event.

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Luxbox boards Tokyo-set family drama ‘Brand New Landscape’

2025-04-25T10:47:00+01:00By

EXCLUSIVE: The film is the debut feature of Japanese filmmaker Yuiga Danzuka.

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Maren Ade to head Cannes short film jury; lineup unveiled

2025-04-25T14:50:00+01:00By

Also joining the jury are Reinaldo Marcus Green, Camélia Jordana, José María Prado and Nebojša Slijepčević.

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Paradise City Sales boards Pedro Pinho’s Un Certain Regard title ‘I Only Rest In The Storm’

2025-04-24T10:00:00+01:00By

EXCLUSIVE: The film exploring neo-colonialism is set in a West African city.

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Berlinale Forum friendship comedy ‘Fwends’ acquired for sales

2025-04-24T13:54:00+01:00By

UK sales outfit has acquired Sophie Somerville’s Australian comedy ahead of Cannes.

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China’s Rediance boards Cannes-bound Chechen documentary ‘Imago’

2025-04-24T08:00:00+01:00By

EXCLUSIVE: Déni Oumar Pitsaev’s hybrid documentary is the first-ever feature-length Chechen film.

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Israeli Cannes Official Selection title ‘Mama’ secures sales representation

2025-04-24T14:30:00+01:00By

EXCLUSIVE: The film is the only Israeli film in Cannes Official Selection this year.

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Nadav Lapid’s ‘Yes’ added to Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, boarded for sales

2025-04-24T15:27:00+01:00By

EXCLUSIVE: Les Films du Losange will launch sales on the film at Cannes.

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Cannes adds 16 films including Lynne Ramsay, Kristen Stewart, Ethan Coen titles

2025-04-23T16:50:00+01:00By and

Two new titles confirmed for Competition; four added to Un Certain Regard strand.

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Voltage Pictures hires Benan Guz to senior international sales & distribution role

2025-04-23T17:14:00+01:00By

EXCLUSIVE: Executive reports to president of global sales and distribution Alexandra Cocean.

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Myriad launching Cannes sales on ‘Queen Of The Ring’ with Emily Bett Rickards, Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins

2025-04-23T23:57:00+01:00By

EXCLUSIVE: Kirk D’Amico will screen the film in the market.

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Focus Features schedules summer release for Ethan Coen’s Cannes entry ‘Honey Don’t!’

2025-04-23T23:06:00+01:00By

On the day Cannes added Ethan Coen’s dark comedy Honey Don’t! to Midnight Screenings, Focus Features has dated the film for an August 22 wide US release.

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Cannes releases dual official posters for first time in festival’s history

2025-04-22T08:00:00+01:00By

The festival has released two posters for the first time in its history.

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Julie Gayet to chair Cannes documentary jury

2025-04-22T14:49:00+01:00By

Further members of the jury include Carmen Castillo and Marc Zinga.

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Alice Rohrwacher to lead Cannes Caméra d’Or jury

2025-04-18T16:52:00+01:00By

Frequent Cannes filmmaker says, ”First times are always important and they stay with us for the rest of our lives.”

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Patrick Wachsberger and Legendary’s 193 hires Sara Ghorra, Tyler Knell

2025-04-18T20:19:00+01:00By

EXCLUSIVE: Sara Ghorra, Tyler Knell join on eve of Cannes.

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Cannes title ‘Once Upon A Time In Gaza’ signs sales representation, French distribution

2025-04-17T11:45:00+01:00By

EXCLUSIVE: The film tells the story of a student and a restaurant owner forced to battle a corrupt cop.

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Cannes Scotland Docs-in-Progress showcase unveils projects

2025-04-17T15:10:00+01:00By

Brazil, Canada, Spain, Palestine and Chile also are taking part in the Docs-in-Progress.

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Cannes ACID responds to death of Fatma Hassona, subject of 2025 film selection, killed in Gaza

2025-04-17T15:09:00+01:00By

“This is no longer the same film that we are going to support and present in all theaters.”

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How is UK-Ireland represented in the Cannes 2025 lineup?

2025-04-16T10:55:00+01:00By

‘My Father’s Shadow’, ’Pillion’ and ‘Urchin’ are among the UK-Irish films heading to the Croisette.

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Cannes Directors’ Fortnight reveals 2025 lineup

2025-04-15T09:46:00+01:00By

Lineup includes new titles from Robin Campillo, Lee Sang-il and Christian Petzold.

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Cannes parallel section ACID reveals 2025 lineup

2025-04-15T08:47:00+01:00By

The opening film stars Philippe Katerine, known for his controversial performance as the “blue man” at the opening of the Paris Olympics in 2024.

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SND boards ‘The Girls We Want’ ahead of Directors’ Fortnight premiere

2025-04-15T10:30:00+01:00By

Exclusive: The Marseille-set film is the debut feature of French filmmaker Princia Car.

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Totem Films boards international sales for Alexe Poukine’s Critics’ Week selection ‘Kika’

2025-04-14T09:15:00+01:00By

EXCLUSIVE: Alexe Poukine’s debut fiction feature will premiere in the Critics’ Week competition.

Outerlands

Coccinelle Film to introduce SXSW premiere ‘Outerlands’ to buyers at Cannes

2025-04-14T08:57:00+01:00By

Elena Oxman’s film had its world premiere in SXSW’s narrative feature competition.

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Cannes Critics’ Week unveils 2025 selection

2025-04-14T09:14:00+01:00By

Eleven features selected for Cannes sidebar, with seven in competition.

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Akinola Davies Jr’s Un Certain Regard title ‘My Father’s Shadow’ scores key French deal

2025-04-11T10:53:00+01:00By

Nigeria-set tale is sold by The Match Factory.

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Cannes unveils 2025 Official Selection

2025-04-10T07:59:00+01:00By and

Films by Julia Ducournau, Kelly Reichardt, Richard Linklater, Joachim Trier and Wes Anderson in competition.

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“We’re loyal to our auteurs”: Thierry Fremaux and Iris Knobloch unveil Cannes 2025 line-up

2025-04-10T11:37:00+01:00By

The line-up is still evolving. “We’re still at work,” Fremaux said.

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Spike Lee says new film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ will premiere at Cannes Film Festival

2025-04-10T13:29:00+01:00By

The crime thriller was not announced during this morning’s press conference.

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“The films select us”: How the Cannes team found their 2025 selection

2025-04-10T14:21:00+01:00By

`’Cannes is the entire selection of 60 films, not just the competition,” said Thierry Fremaux.

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Daniel Kaluuya, Rodrigo Sorogoyen join 2025 Cannes Critics’ Week jury

2025-04-09T09:36:00+01:00By

Sorogoyen will head this year’s jury after having to step down last year.

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‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ to premiere at Cannes

2025-04-08T13:17:00+01:00By

Tom Cruise returns to Cannes three years after ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.

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Christophe Honoré to chair Queer Palm jury at Cannes

2025-04-07T10:43:00+01:00By

This award celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.

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Cannes Market to launch AI and virtual production-focused Village Innovation

2025-04-07T13:59:00+01:00By

New venue will be dedicated to technology and innovation in the film industry.

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Robert De Niro to be honoured with lifetime achievement award at Cannes

2025-04-07T16:27:00+01:00By

The actor previously presided over the jury in 2011.

Qumra 2025 Masterclass with Laz Diaz

Lav Diaz prepares Alexandre Dumas adaptation; hopes to launch ‘Magellan’ at Cannes

2025-04-06T14:00:00+01:00By

Diaz aims to shoot Alexandre Dumas adaptation at the end of the year.

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Cannes La Residence programme selects six writer-directors for 2025 edition

2025-03-31T14:00:00+01:00By

Participants include Hungary’s Flora Anna Buda, Brazil’s Rodrigo Ribeyro.

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Cannes confirms 2025 Official Selection announcement date

2025-03-19T16:27:00+00:00By

This year’s festival runs May 13-24, 2025.

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Cannes Directors’ Fortnight unveils Harmony Korine-designed 2025 poster

2025-03-18T12:40:00+00:00By

“The characters in the painting are called Twitchys,” says Korine.

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Final call for Screen’s Global Production Awards submissions

2025-03-12T09:00:00+00:00By

Entries close this Friday, March 14.

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Cannes Marché du Film selects 2025 country of honour

2025-02-26T13:00:00+00:00By

Selected country has a diplomatic anniversary with France this year.

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Marcelo Caetano’s Cannes Critics Week title ‘Baby’ closes UK theatrical deal (exclusive)

2025-02-11T09:35:00+00:00By

Film about a young man abandoned by his parents who turns to sex work on the streets of Sao Paolo is sold by M-Appeal.

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Focus Features acquires Wes Anderson’s Cannes-tipped ‘The Phoenician Scheme’

2025-02-11T16:00:00+00:00By

Universal Pictures International handles distribution outside North America.

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Juliette Binoche named 2025 Cannes jury president

2025-02-04T04:00:00+00:00By

French star won best actress on the Croisette in 2010 for Abbas Kiarostami’s Certified Copy.

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Cannes animated space thriller ‘Mars Express’ lands UK deal (exclusive)

2025-01-17T12:39:00+00:00By

A theatrical release is planned for May.

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Cannes Film Festival re-elects Iris Knobloch as president for second term

2025-01-15T12:51:00+00:00By

Knobloch reaffirmed her committment to ensuring equality at the festival, particularly for women.

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Cannes head Thierry Fremaux: “If I do bad selections two years in a row, I will leave”

2024-12-09T06:00:00+00:00By

”I will say I am not connected anymore with the cinema of my times,” said Fremaux at Red Sea.

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Cannes Critics’ Week Next Step Programme selects eight international directors

2024-12-06T11:14:00+00:00By

The workshop to help them prepare theri first feature is taking place in Normandy and Paris from Dec 8-13.

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Cannes Critics’ Week closing film ‘Animale’ sells to North America (exclusive)

2024-11-26T09:21:00+00:00By

Film Movement has picked up Emma Benestan’s French female-driven supernatural horror.

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Magnolia’s Magnet Releasing acquires Cannes Directors’ Fortnight selection ‘Sister Midnight’

2024-10-24T16:49:00+01:00By

Film will play AFI Fest this month. Magnet plans spring 2025 theatrical release

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‘The Apprentice’ US distributor Tom Ortenberg on eve of release: “You have to be fearless”

2024-10-11T05:40:00+01:00By

Ali Abbasi’s Trump origins story opens in 1,740 theatres.

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Cannes Résidence programme unveils six writer-director participants for 48th edition

2024-10-08T18:05:00+01:00By

This year’s crop of rising talents includes four female filmmakers.

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Un Certain Regard prize winner ‘The Damned’ secures US deal (exclusive)

2024-10-04T13:50:00+01:00By

Film won shared the Un Certain Regard best director prize at Cannes this year.

The Shrouds

David Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’ finds US home with Sideshow and Janus Films

2024-09-23T23:00:00+01:00By

Spring 2025 theatrical release planned.

The Substance

Cannes sensation ‘The Substance’ opens in sixth place at North American box office

2024-09-22T22:13:00+01:00By

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ stays top in close finish ahead of new arrival ‘Transformers One’.

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Lou Ye’s lockdown docudrama ‘An Unfinished Film’ completes slew of sales; first trailer unveiled (exclusive)

2024-09-05T10:33:00+01:00By

The film premiered at Cannes and is now screening at Toronto.

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Donald Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ lands pre-election US release, Telluride sneak screening

2024-08-30T19:45:00+01:00By

Executive producer James Shani’s Rich Spirit understood to have bought out Kinematic’s stake in controversial drama.

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Festival favourite ‘Misericordia’ sells around the world (exclusive)

2024-08-29T16:33:00+01:00By

The film debuted at Cannes and is now screening at the Telluride, Toronto and the New York film festivals.

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Lionsgate pulls ‘Megalopolis’ trailer containing fake quotes: “We screwed up”

2024-08-21T23:18:00+01:00By

“We offer our sincere apologies to the critics involved and to Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope for this inexcusable error in our vetting process.”

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Kino Lorber, Zeitgeist Films acquire Cannes UCR entry ‘Holy Cow’

2024-08-13T19:23:00+01:00By

Distributors brokered deal with Pyramide International.

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Kino Lorber acquires Paul Schrader’s ‘Oh, Canada’ starring Richard Gere, plans awards run

2024-08-08T16:00:00+01:00By

Drama premiered in Cannes, will play Toronto, New York film festivals.

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Cannes Directors' Fortnight selection ‘Eephus’ lands US deal

2024-08-07T16:46:00+01:00By

Film Constellation represents world sales.

The Eternaut

Netflix Argentina showcases new work from Ricardo Darin, Santiago Mitre, Juan José Campanella

2024-08-06T22:42:00+01:00By

Slate includes series adapataions of acclaimed Argentinian graphic novel ‘The Eternaut’ and comic strip ‘Mafalda’.

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Lionsgate, Roadside acquire Cannes midnight selection ‘The Surfer’ starring Nicolas Cage

2024-07-16T17:31:00+01:00By

Cannes Midnight Madness selection takes place in Australia.

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Theatrical release of Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2’ delayed

2024-07-10T19:32:00+01:00By

First instalment has earned $24.1m at North American box office.

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Miguel Gomes’ Cannes title ‘Grand Tour’ heads to Spain, Benelux, Australia

2024-07-04T13:20:00+01:00By

Gomes won best director for the film in Cannes this May.

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Cannes Competition title ‘Caught By The Tides’ scores US deal

2024-06-25T13:00:00+01:00By

The drama includes new footage and material shot over the past two-and-a-half decades.

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Cannes award-winner ‘Holy Cow’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution (exclusive)

2024-06-20T12:10:00+01:00By

The film won the Youth award in Un Certain Regard at Cannes.

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Cannes Competition title ‘Motel Destino’ scores key deals for The Match Factory

2024-06-18T13:00:00+01:00By

Karim Ainouz’s erotic thriller is heading to Germany, Spain and Latin America.

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Magnify reports roaring trade on Directors’ Fortnight title ‘Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point’ (exclusive)

2024-06-18T16:58:00+01:00By

Omnes Films heartwarmer sells in UK, France, Scandinavia, more.

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NonStop buys four titles including Julia Ducournau’s upcoming ‘Alpha’ (exclusive)

2024-06-17T09:50:00+01:00By

Company also takes Cannes Directors’ Fortnight title ‘Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point’.

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Lionsgate to distribute Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ in North America

2024-06-17T17:10:00+01:00By

Polarising epic to open on September 27.

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“Very little progress has been made,” says Diversity in Cannes founder

2024-06-07T14:09:00+01:00By

Yolonda Brinkley pointed to both the lack of Black filmmakers selected and the treatment of minority groups.

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Directors’ Fortnight comedy drama ‘Eephus’ acquired for French release (exclusive)

2024-06-06T09:08:00+01:00By

Carson Lund’s debut feature will be released theatrically at the start of 2025.

Anora

Neon sets US release date for Palme d’Or winner ‘Anora’

2024-06-04T16:45:00+01:00By

FilmNation handles international sales.

The Glory of Life

Kafka biopic ‘The Glory Of Life’ secures key sales including North America and France

2024-06-03T08:00:00+01:00By

Biopic of legendary writer Franz Kafka had a market screening at Cannes.

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Sydney Film Festival adds eight films from Cannes

2024-06-03T10:08:00+01:00By

Titles include award winners ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ and ‘Black Dog’.

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Directors’ Fortnight prize-winner ‘The Other Way Around’ scores key deals (exclusive)

2024-06-03T14:55:00+01:00By

Memento International unveils sales for Italy, Germany and China.

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Arclight Films unveils first look of Joel Kinnaman in ‘Ice Fall’ (exclusive)

2024-06-03T01:45:00+01:00By

Stefan Ruzowitzky’s thriller recently wrapped production in Bulgaria.

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Visit Films reports robust sales on recent slate, Cannes DF entry ‘Good One’ (exclusive)

2024-05-30T10:45:00+01:00By

Company presdent Ryan Kampe and director of sales Madeleine Tangney negotiated all the deals.

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EU unveils €141m in financing guarantees to back European film and TV production

2024-05-29T09:26:00+01:00By

European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) signs loan guarantee agreements with three funding organisations.

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Critics’ Week title ‘Julie Keeps Quiet’ heads to Curzon’s Artificial Eye (exclusive)

2024-05-29T11:53:00+01:00By

Curzon unveiled the re-launch of its specialist distribution label earlier this year.

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Directors’ Fortnight thriller ‘Gazer’ scores North America deal

2024-05-29T16:48:00+01:00By

The debut feature of writer-director Ryan J Sloan is set for a theatrical release.

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‘Anora’ wins Palme d’Or at 2024 Cannes Film Festival

2024-05-25T17:28:00+01:00By

Other winners included ’All We Imagine As Light’, ‘Emilia Pérez’ and Jesse Plemons.

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Cannes Competition title ‘The Girl With The Needle’ adds to sales tally (exclusive)

2024-05-25T09:00:00+01:00By and

The Match Factory sells additional key territories for Magnus von Horn-directed feature.

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‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ storms to victory on Screen’s 2024 Cannes jury grid

2024-05-25T13:07:00+01:00By

Michel Hazanavicius’ ’The Most Precious Of Cargoes’ lands bottom.

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“We’re gangsters of cinema,” says Mohammad Rasoulof of making ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’

2024-05-25T12:52:00+01:00By

The Iranian filmmaker spoke at a press conference in Cannes.

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11 talking points from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

2024-05-24T15:39:00+01:00By , , , and

Screen rounds up the big themes and discussion points from this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

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Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes Competition title ‘The Substance’ scores multiple international deals

2024-05-24T08:16:00+01:00By

Body horror stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.

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‘All We Imagine As Light’ takes joint lead on Cannes jury grid; ‘Beating Hearts’ lands bottom

2024-05-24T10:55:00+01:00By

Payal Kapadia’s ’All We Imagine As Light’ is the first Indian film to compete in over 30 years.

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Cannes Competition title ‘All We Imagine As Light’ snapped up for UK-Ireland (exclusive)

2024-05-24T15:54:00+01:00By

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s feature was well received at last night’s premiere.

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‘Ernest Cole: Lost And Found’, ‘The Brink Of Dreams’ share Cannes documentary award

2024-05-24T16:11:00+01:00By

L’Œil d’or awarded ex aequo to two Cannes documentaries.

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‘Misericordia’ goes to Janus and Sideshow for North America

2024-05-24T16:08:00+01:00By

The drama screened at Cannes this week in the Premiere sidebar.

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‘Black Dog’ wins top Un Certain Regard award at Cannes

2024-05-24T19:48:00+01:00By

The jury prize went to The Story Of Souleymane from Boris Lojkine.

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Trump lawyers send cease and desist letter over ‘The Apprentice’

2024-05-24T23:12:00+01:00By

The move comes after the former president’s threat of legal action against the Cannes bio drama.

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Producers Fiona Lamptey and Ameenah Ayub Allen attend Diversity In Cannes celebration

2024-05-23T08:56:00+01:00By

Over 150 women attended the event, which began two years ago as a gathering of 15 people.