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CANNES NEWS
Magnolia’s Magnet Releasing acquires Cannes Directors’ Fortnight selection ‘Sister Midnight’
Film will play AFI Fest this month. Magnet plans spring 2025 theatrical release
Donald Trump trashes ‘The Apprentice’ as “politically disgusting hatchet job”
Filmmaker Ali Abbasi responds.
‘The Apprentice’ US distributor Tom Ortenberg on eve of release: “You have to be fearless”
Ali Abbasi’s Trump origins story opens in 1,740 theatres.
Cannes Résidence programme unveils six writer-director participants for 48th edition
This year’s crop of rising talents includes four female filmmakers.
Un Certain Regard prize winner ‘The Damned’ secures US deal (exclusive)
Film won shared the Un Certain Regard best director prize at Cannes this year.
David Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’ finds US home with Sideshow and Janus Films
Spring 2025 theatrical release planned.
Cannes sensation ‘The Substance’ opens in sixth place at North American box office
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ stays top in close finish ahead of new arrival ‘Transformers One’.
Lou Ye’s lockdown docudrama ‘An Unfinished Film’ completes slew of sales; first trailer unveiled (exclusive)
The film premiered at Cannes and is now screening at Toronto.
Donald Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ lands pre-election US release, Telluride sneak screening
Executive producer James Shani’s Rich Spirit understood to have bought out Kinematic’s stake in controversial drama.
Festival favourite ‘Misericordia’ sells around the world (exclusive)
The film debuted at Cannes and is now screening at the Telluride, Toronto and the New York film festivals.
Lionsgate parts ways with marketing consultant over ‘Megalopolis’ trailer fiasco, AI-generated quotes
Studio did not comment on Friday.
Lionsgate pulls ‘Megalopolis’ trailer containing fake quotes: “We screwed up”
“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.”
Kino Lorber, Zeitgeist Films acquire Cannes UCR entry ‘Holy Cow’
Distributors brokered deal with Pyramide International.
Kino Lorber acquires Paul Schrader’s ‘Oh, Canada’ starring Richard Gere, plans awards run
Drama premiered in Cannes, will play Toronto, New York film festivals.
Cannes Directors' Fortnight selection ‘Eephus’ lands US deal
Film Constellation represents world sales.
Netflix Argentina showcases new work from Ricardo Darin, Santiago Mitre, Juan José Campanella
Slate includes series adapataions of acclaimed Argentinian graphic novel ‘The Eternaut’ and comic strip ‘Mafalda’.
Lionsgate, Roadside acquire Cannes midnight selection ‘The Surfer’ starring Nicolas Cage
Cannes Midnight Madness selection takes place in Australia.
Theatrical release of Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2’ delayed
First instalment has earned $24.1m at North American box office.
Miguel Gomes’ Cannes title ‘Grand Tour’ heads to Spain, Benelux, Australia
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
The drama includes new footage and material shot over the past two-and-a-half decades.
Cannes award-winner ‘Holy Cow’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution (exclusive)
The film won the Youth award in Un Certain Regard at Cannes.
Cannes Competition title ‘Motel Destino’ scores key deals for The Match Factory
Karim Ainouz’s erotic thriller is heading to Germany, Spain and Latin America.
Magnify reports roaring trade on Directors’ Fortnight title ‘Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point’ (exclusive)
Omnes Films heartwarmer sells in UK, France, Scandinavia, more.
NonStop buys four titles including Julia Ducournau’s upcoming ‘Alpha’ (exclusive)
Company also takes Cannes Directors’ Fortnight title ‘Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point’.
Lionsgate to distribute Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ in North America
Polarising epic to open on September 27.
IFC Films acquires North American rights to Cannes selection ‘Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point’
November 15 theatrical release scheduled.
“Very little progress has been made,” says Diversity in Cannes founder
Yolonda Brinkley pointed to both the lack of Black filmmakers selected and the treatment of minority groups.
Directors’ Fortnight comedy drama ‘Eephus’ acquired for French release (exclusive)
Carson Lund’s debut feature will be released theatrically at the start of 2025.
Neon sets US release date for Palme d’Or winner ‘Anora’
FilmNation handles international sales.
Kafka biopic ‘The Glory Of Life’ secures key sales including North America and France
Biopic of legendary writer Franz Kafka had a market screening at Cannes.
Sydney Film Festival adds eight films from Cannes
Titles include award winners ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ and ‘Black Dog’.
Directors’ Fortnight prize-winner ‘The Other Way Around’ scores key deals (exclusive)
Memento International unveils sales for Italy, Germany and China.
Arclight Films unveils first look of Joel Kinnaman in ‘Ice Fall’ (exclusive)
Stefan Ruzowitzky’s thriller recently wrapped production in Bulgaria.
Visit Films reports robust sales on recent slate, Cannes DF entry ‘Good One’ (exclusive)
Company presdent Ryan Kampe and director of sales Madeleine Tangney negotiated all the deals.
EU unveils €141m in financing guarantees to back European film and TV production
European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) signs loan guarantee agreements with three funding organisations.
Critics’ Week title ‘Julie Keeps Quiet’ heads to Curzon’s Artificial Eye (exclusive)
Curzon unveiled the re-launch of its specialist distribution label earlier this year.
Directors’ Fortnight thriller ‘Gazer’ scores North America deal
The debut feature of writer-director Ryan J Sloan is set for a theatrical release.
‘Anora’ wins Palme d’Or at 2024 Cannes Film Festival
Other winners included ’All We Imagine As Light’, ‘Emilia Pérez’ and Jesse Plemons.
Cannes Competition title ‘The Girl With The Needle’ adds to sales tally (exclusive)
The Match Factory sells additional key territories for Magnus von Horn-directed feature.
‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ storms to victory on Screen’s 2024 Cannes jury grid
Michel Hazanavicius’ ’The Most Precious Of Cargoes’ lands bottom.
“We’re gangsters of cinema,” says Mohammad Rasoulof of making ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’
The Iranian filmmaker spoke at a press conference in Cannes.
11 talking points from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
Screen rounds up the big themes and discussion points from this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes Competition title ‘The Substance’ scores multiple international deals
Body horror stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.
‘All We Imagine As Light’ takes joint lead on Cannes jury grid; ‘Beating Hearts’ lands bottom
Payal Kapadia’s ’All We Imagine As Light’ is the first Indian film to compete in over 30 years.
Cannes Competition title ‘All We Imagine As Light’ snapped up for UK-Ireland (exclusive)
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s feature was well received at last night’s premiere.
‘Ernest Cole: Lost And Found’, ‘The Brink Of Dreams’ share Cannes documentary award
L’Œil d’or awarded ex aequo to two Cannes documentaries.
‘Misericordia’ goes to Janus and Sideshow for North America
The drama screened at Cannes this week in the Premiere sidebar.
‘Black Dog’ wins top Un Certain Regard award at Cannes
The jury prize went to The Story Of Souleymane from Boris Lojkine.
Trump lawyers send cease and desist letter over ‘The Apprentice’
The move comes after the former president’s threat of legal action against the Cannes bio drama.
Producers Fiona Lamptey and Ameenah Ayub Allen attend Diversity In Cannes celebration
Over 150 women attended the event, which began two years ago as a gathering of 15 people.
Gravitas picks up Canadian comedy ‘Mother Of All Shows’ for the US (exclusive)
The dark musical comedy stars Melissa D’Agostino and Wendy Malick.
‘Grand Tour’ impresses on Cannes jury grid; ‘Motel Destino’ sees mixed results
Miguel Gomes’ ‘Grand Tour’ is currently in second place behind ’Anora’.
“It’s not restricted to admissions”: Euro execs examine impact of UK indie film globally
Cineart, Lucky Red, Together Films and Film Constellation execs discussed the global footprint of UK films at the UK pavilion in Cannes.
Mohammad Rasoulof talks fleeing Iran and making Cannes Competition title ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’
The dissident director is in Cannes for the premiere of his latest film, which will compete for the Palme d’Or.
‘The Other Way Around’ wins Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Europa Cinemas prize
Second year in a row that a Spanish film has won the award.
‘Universal Language’ wins inaugural Cannes Directors’ Fortnight audience award
The late Sophie Fillieres’ final feature ‘This Life Of Mine’ won the SACD prize for best French film.
Netflix takes Cannes package ‘Monsanto’ in big market deal
John Lee Hancock is set to direct Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern in the legal drama.
Cannes Close-Up: Fionnuala Halligan on leading Screen’s reviews machine
Halligan also recalls an encounter with ’Brangelina’ and Pulp Fiction frenzy.
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Salim Kechiouche to shoot ‘Wolf Dreams’ in Algeria as country makes big Cannes comeback (exclusive)
An Algerian delegation is in Cannes to promote the country as an international partner and locations hub.
Zou Jing wins Critics’ Week Next Step prize for coming-of-age drama ‘A Girl Unknown’
Didar Domehri of France’s Maneki Films has come on to co-produce.
‘Anora’ director Sean Baker says sex workers should be decriminalised, teases next project
American filmmaker did not use intimacy coordinators on set, worked with primarliy professional cast.
Mohammad Rasoulof to attend Cannes premiere; open letter from filmmakers calls for solidarity
‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ set to world premiere on May 24.
Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ storms to top of Cannes jury grid; ‘Parthenope’ divides critics
Christophe Honoré’s ‘Marcello Mio’ also landed on the grid.
Pyramide beefs up sales for Louise Courvoisier’s Un Certain Regard title ‘Holy Cow’ (exclusive)
The film is the coming of age story of a partying teenager forced to take over the family farm and look after his little sister.
Former colleagues pay tribute to Mark Damon, “the king of Cannes”
Veteran sales agent was born in Chicago, acted in Rome, lived in Los Angeles, frequented Cannes.
Raven Banner closes US, international deals on ‘Rendel: Cycle Of Revenge’ (exclusive)
Shout! Studios takes US rights, Splendid to release in Germany.
Sideshow, Janus Films acquire Un Certain Regard selection ‘Flow’
Gints Zilbalodis’ film will also screen in competition at Annecy Festival.
‘Simon Of The Mountain’ wins top Cannes Critics’ Week prize
The Argentinian first feature is a coming of age story.
Cannes 2024: Screen’s dailies
Browse Screen International’s daily editions from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, which runs May 14-25.
Cannes Close-Up: MPC’s Beatrice Bauwens on France’s booming VFX industry
Bauwens also reminisces on her first Cannes with Jacques Audiard.
Cannes Close-Up: Spanish producer Valérie Delpierre on making new contacts
Delpierre’s credits with Inicia Films include 20,000 Species Of Bees.
Cannes Close-Up: Spanish producer Beli Martinez on why patience is key at Cannes
She also discusses finding likeminded co-producers and her tip for first timers.
‘Consent’ star Kim Higelin to lead UK-France co-production ‘Earl Grey’ (exclusive)
Film tells the story of a woman giving herself 24 hours before ending her life.
Europa Cinemas elects Mathias Holtz as president (exclusive)
Metka Dariš confirmed as vice-president of exhibition network.
India’s Cannes Competition entry ‘All We Imagine As Light’ charms buyers (exclusive)
Luxbox is handling international sales.
Buyers take shine to Agathe Riedinger’s Cannes Competition title ‘Wild Diamond’ (exclusive)
Pyramide International is handling sales.
Iranian independent filmmakers step into limelight at Cannes
Ahead of premiere of Mohammad Rasoulof’s The Seed Of The Sacred Fig, the Woman Life Freedom Project is making an impact on the Croisette.
Ron Howard’s Venice-tipped ‘Eden’ starring Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, sells in Cannes for AGC (exclusive)
Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl star.
‘Kurak’ set up as first France-Kyrgyzstan co-production (exclusive)
It is set in the capital Bishkek, using locations where the real events took place.
Trump campaign says it will file suit against the makers of ‘The Apprentice'
The biographical drama is believed to be still seeking a US distribution deal.
Ali Abbasi offers to show Donald Trump ‘The Apprentice’: “I don’t think this is a movie he would dislike”
Director hopes controversial origins story can open in September.
‘The Apprentice’ scores low on Screen’s Cannes jury grid; ‘The Shrouds’ divides critics
No film has averaged higher than three on this year’s jury grid so far.
Kino Lorber takes US, Mediawan closes sales in Cannes on ‘Soundtrack To A Coup d’Etat’ (exclusive)
Johan Grimonprez’s Sundance doc unravels colonial power dynamics in Africa
Neon reunites with Joachim Trier, Renate Reinsve on ‘Sentimental Value’
Mk2 handles international sales in Cannes.
IFC Films, Shudder acquire 'Menace' for North America, UK and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand
Deal reunites distributors with producers of previous releases Watcher, Late Night With The Devil.
Vincent Lindon boards Ruben Östlund’s ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’ (exclusive)
Lindon joins Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst, Daniel Bruhl, Samantha Morton and Nicolas Braun in the cast.
Cannes Close-Up: Provence Studios’ Olivier Marchetti on the joys of shooting in the south of France
Marchetti also explains who he is meeting in Cannes this year, his festival rituals, and advice for newcomers to the event
‘The Kingdom’ goes to Metrograph for North America
The mob family saga screened at Cannes this week in Un Certain Regard.
Screen International’s Global Production Awards unveil 2024 winners in Cannes
Film AlUla, Provence Studios among winners.
"I'm seeing increased interest from the US": UK producers courted by international partners thanks to 40% tax relief
”The credit has definitely opened up conversations with a wider variety of financiers”
Sylvain Chomet’s ‘The Magnificent Life Of Marcel Pagnol’ scores UK-Ireland deal (exclusive)
Film in production ahead of 2025 completion.
Colm Meaney, Sean Harris to star in Kevin Thomas’ ‘Bosco’ (exclusive)
Eugene O’Hare wrote script, about boy seeking revenge for murder of his father.
UK’s Tea Shop on bustling development slate and why commerciality is not “a dirty word” (exclusive)
The producer of Cannes thriller ’The Surfer’ is developing projects with Ruth Paxton, Merman, Searchlight and Jimmy Dean.
US buyers in Cannes proving wary of hot topics
“You need to see these films to gauge playability,” said one US buyer.
New projects from Iran’s Behrooz Karamizade and Golden Bear-winning producer join Full Circle Lab (exclusive)
They will take part in the first edition of the Full Circle Lab Nouvelle-Aquitaine Hessen workshop.
Tsui Hark’s ‘Shanghai Blues’ sells to France (exclusive)
The film received its 40th anniversary screening in Cannes Classics with star Sylvia Chang in attendance.
“It was a very raw experience,” says Demi Moore at Cannes press conference for ‘The Substance’
Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival press conference for Competition title The Substance, Demi Moore described how making the film was a challenging, vulnerable experience that left her “with a greater acceptance of myself as I am”.
‘Limonov: The Ballad’ filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov backs Georgian protestors
Serebrennikov was speaking during a Cannes press conference about protests that have errupted in Georgia over a controversial new law.
‘The Substance’ out in front on Cannes jury grid
Kirill Serebrennikov’s Limonov: The Ballad also arrives.
Talks underway to relocate Ventana Sur 2024 to Uruguay (exclusive)
Development announced at Marché reception on Monday evening.