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The project nurturing West Africa's new generation of women filmmakers

Some of the West African film industry's biggest names are backing a new mentorship programme to support emerging women filmmakers. Showcased at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Mariama Lab project aims to help women bring their stories to a wider audience in the region and beyond.

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Aishwarya, Cannes and body shaming: Bracketing showbiz women in stereotypes and other questions

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's recent Cannes appearance ignited a debate on beauty standards. Trolling and body shaming followed her look. Experts and industry peers defended her, highlighting societal pressure on women. This discussion underscores the double standards faced by female stars compared to their male counterparts in the industry. The conversation…

The Economic Times

Cannes winner Jafar Panahi faces prison and travel ban from Iran

On Sunday, Mostafa Nili, lawyer for Jafar Panahi, announced that a Tehran Revolutionary Court has rejected the objections and fully upheld the in-absentia verdict against the prominent Iranian filmmaker.

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Bina Paul: From IFFK to Cannes, A trailblazer's journey in Indian cinema

The quiet pride of the Amma Ariyan team at Cannes, with Bina Paul representing the film, highlights her significant contributions. As a driving force behind IFFK and a co-founder of Women in Cinema Collective, Bina Paul has consistently championed women's rights in cinema, breaking barriers throughout her career.

The Economic Times

Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of 'Persepolis', dies aged 56

Marjane Satrapi became known worldwide for her critically acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel “Persepolis” - which she later directed as an animated feature. It premiered at Cannes in 2007 and was Oscar nominated.

Euronews

Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi Dating: Model's Friends Sound Heartbreak Alarm Over Serious New Romance

Kendall Jenner's growing romance with Jacob Elordi is reportedly causing concern among friends following his surprise no-show at Cannes and a getaway to Hawaii. Sources say the actor is serious about the relationship, but his reputation continues to raise questions.

International Business Times UK

Huge Cannes deal for Florence Pugh’s The Midnight Library

Paramount is set to acquire Florence Pugh’s The Midnight Library in one of the biggest deals out of the Cannes Film Festival, according to Variety.

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Demi Moore Called 'Demi Less' and 'Demi Skeleton' After Her Unrecognisable Cannes Appearance

Demi Moore trends online after viral Cannes photos spark 'Demi Less' and 'unrecognisable' reactions across social media

International Business Times UK

‘Unfunny & Embarrassing’: Aussie Journalist Dragged After ‘Racist’ Cannes Question Goes Viral

An Australian journalist is facing backlash after an awkward question at the Cannes Hope press conference went viral.

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‘Put an end to this war’: Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev makes new plea to Putin

After winning the Grand Prix at Cannes film festival, the exiled auteur sent a direct message to the Russian president urging him to stop the war

The Guardian - UK

Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi Dating: Euphoria Star Accused Of Fake Injury Cover To Hide Beach Date

Jacob Elordi's decision to pull out of the Cannes Film Festival with a supposed foot injury is under scrutiny after he was seen on a beach in Hawaii with Kendall Jenner.

International Business Times UK

The 8 best movies we saw at Cannes Film Festival 2026

FILM: The best of this year’s festival as selected by Jacob Stolworthy and Patrick Smith, including a metaphysical head-scratcher, an adrenaline-pumping monster movie and a sweeping epic that could be a serious awards contender

The Independent UK

Boots Riley Shares the Truth About Why ‘I Love Boosters’ Didn’t Premiere at Cannes

Boots Riley explained why I Love Boosters didn’t premiere at Cannes. And, his response sparked some discussion on social media. The filmmaker is in the middle of an all-out press push for I Love Boosters. The movie is in theaters now. And, after having seen the film, if you’re a…

The Mary Sue

Jacob Elordi’s Cannes Cancelation Makes For Iconic Headlines

Although a lot of people are upset that actor Jacob Elordi had to drop out of Cannes Film Festival because of a foot injury, the headlines that came out of the incident have taken a life of their own. The injury has generated a bunch of headlines that would not…

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Léa Seydoux Opens Up About Horrifying Psychological Harassment Behind Cannes’ Most Controversial Film

“It's heartbreaking to hear how damaging that environment was; actors shouldn't have to endure that for art.”

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The Most Beautiful Celebrity Looks From Cannes 2026 That Still Have The Internet Talking

Here are some of the Cannes 2026 looks that had fans, photographers, and comment sections completely locked in.

The Guardian - UK

Cannes got it wrong this year by awarding Palme d’Or to Cristian Mungiu’s very moderate Fjord

Film about a couple on trial for child abuse isn’t a patch on the director’s previous Palme winner, while other disappointing films seemed to grab the jury’s attention

France 24

'Fjord' starring Sebastian Stan wins the Palme d’Or at 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won the Palme d’Or for 'Fjord', a tense family drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. In FRANCE 24’s special Cannes awards programme, Eve Jackson and critic Emma Jones break down all the major winners from the closing ceremony – from the Grand Prix for…

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Norway drama on polarisation wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Cristian Mungiu's Norway-set drama about political polarisation, Fjord, has won the coveted Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Euronews

Cannes 2026: Cristian Mungiu’s political drama 'Fjord' wins the Palme d'Or

Andrey Zvyagintsev's "Minotaur" claimed the Grand Prix, with the director using his speech to address Vladimir Putin, calling on him to 'stop the carnage' in Ukraine.

Cinemablend

Glen Powell Finally Got To Tell Harrison Ford About One A+ Hollywood Lesson He Learned From Him At Cannes

A Hollywood lesson to stand by.

Creative Bloq

"The future is one person making a whole film," says director of AI movie that hijacked Cannes

Higgsfield says Hell Grind was made in two weeks for $500,000.

Radio France Internationale

From critic favourites to commercial hits, Japanese cinema wins fans at Cannes

With no fewer than 12 films in the official selection, Japan is at the heart of this year's Cannes Festival. Its cinema industry continues to do well with moviegoers as well as critics, making it a notable success story amid the rise of streaming.

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21 Celebrity Outfits That Turned Cannes 2026 Into A Full-Blown Fashion Disaster

Cannes 2026 saw divisive red-carpet looks despite a strict black tie dress code, with several celebrity outfits widely criticized online.

The Independent UK

The wild, most divisive film at this year’s Cannes Film Festival

South Korean monster movie needs to be seen to be believed

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