‘Minotaur,’ about murder and corruption in Putin’s Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival - AP News

‘Minotaur,’ about murder and corruption in Putin’s Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival  AP News

Pedro Almodóvar says film-makers have a ‘moral duty’ to speak out against the far right

‘Europe must never be subjected to Trump’ says Spanish film-maker at a Cannes press conference for his new film, Bitter Christmas Pedro Almodóvar has argued that film-makers have a “moral duty” to speak up about politics or they will enable the kind of stifling of free speech taking place in the US, warning that “Europe must never be subjected to Trump”. Speaking at the Cannes premiere of his new film Bitter Christmas, the veteran Spanish director was responding to questions about previous co...

By Philip Oltermann European culture editor

Charles de Gaulle and the French Resistance: History in the spotlight at Cannes

As one of the world's largest film events, some 140 nationalities are represented at the Cannes Film Festival. This year, however, local talent is front and centre, with a strong showing of French productions and co-productions. Critic Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the French features competing for the Palme d'Or, as well as the international films boasting French talent.

By Laura DI BIASIO

Asghar Farhadi on Paris-Set ‘Parallel Tales’ and Returning to War-Battered Iran: ‘It’s Like Having a Sick Mother…You Cannot Leave Her and Just Let Her Be’

Two-time Oscar-winning Iranian auteur Asghar Farhadi is back in Cannes for the fifth time with French-language drama “Parallel Tales,” a film he made in exile after leaving Iran in 2022. He had decided not to return following the death of Mahsa Amini and the ensuing protests that prompted the “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising which marked the […]

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Pedro Almodóvar: “Europe Must Never Be Subjected to Trump!”

The Spanish auteur, wearing a "Free Palestine" pin, was the recipient of a round of applause from international journalists at the Cannes press conference for his newest film, 'Bitter Christmas.'

By Lily Ford

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda explores AI’s role in grief in Cannes contender Sheep In The Box - The Straits Times

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda explores AI’s role in grief in Cannes contender Sheep In The Box  The Straits Times

‘A Man Of His Time’, Starring Swann Arlaud, Earns 11-Minute Standing O At Cannes World Premiere

Emmanuel Marre’s A Man Of His Time (Notre Salut), the 1940s-set drama starring Swann Arlaud (Anatomy Of A Fall), earned a respectful 11-minute applause following its Cannes Film Festival world premiere today. Marre brought his own small film camera into the auditorium today and was filming cast, crew and the polite ovation, which was one of […]

By Andreas Wiseman

At Cannes, Pedro Almodovar slams Trump, Netanyahu, Putin

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar called U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin 'monsters' on Wednesday at the Cannes F...

Trump's IRS Settlement Bars Tax Audits Of Trump & Family

Trump's IRS Settlement Bars Tax Audits Of Trump & Family Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times, The acting head of the U.S. Department of Justice said on May 19 that the agency added new terms favorable to President Donald Trump to the settlement of the president’s lawsuit over alleged IRS leaking of his tax returns. In a one-page addendum to the settlement, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said on May 19 that the IRS would no longer pursue claims against Trump,...

By Tyler Durden

Obsession Interview with Curry Barker, Inde Navarrette & Michael Johnston

Obsession stars Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston, and director Curry Barker share their favorite reactions thus far to Focus Features and Blumhouse's new horror movie, then tease where the unique premise could go next in film or television.

By Ash Crossan