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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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Africa's sound, African film at Cannes and the World Cup kick-off

This week, Spotlight on Africa explores cinema and music scoring for African documentary projects with storytellers from Mozambique and Kenya. We will also bring you news from the Cannes Film Festival, along with the African teams selected to take part in the football World Cup.

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Africa's sound, Cannes' snub and the World Cup kicks off

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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

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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.

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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

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Playful fashion details light up the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, in photos

Playful and extravagant fashion details shined at the Cannes Film Festival, where stars gathered for premieres and parties. From a lipstick-shaped purse to a stiletto-heel hairpiece, the red carpet became a spectacle of its own.

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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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Barbra Streisand shares video message after cancelling her Cannes Film Festival appearance due to injury

The ‘Yentl’ director could not make it to the festival because she was recovering from a knee injury

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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.

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The week in pictures: Ebola outbreak in Africa, Putin in China and Cannes Film Festival mermaids

The Ebola outbreak spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, Japanese actress Arisa Sasaki dresses as a mermaid for the Cannes Film Festival and Gaza flotilla activists are humiliated by Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir. Here is…

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Cannes Film Festival 2026: A look inside Alia Bhatt’s lavish stay at Hotel Martinez and how much it costs per night

Hotel Martinez, a historic Art Deco landmark on Cannes' Boulevard de la Croisette, has become a celebrity hotspot during the film festival. This iconic luxury property, known for its Riviera style and Mediterranean views, hosts stars and events, with room rates soaring to lakhs per night during the festival season.

The Economic Times

Romanian director wins Palme d'Or at emotional Cannes ceremony

The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival came to a close on Saturday evening, with the coveted Palme d’Or for best film going to family drama Fjord by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu. He called on filmmakers to set the example by promoting tolerance.

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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.

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'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

The Norway-set drama "Fjord" by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu was awarded the Palme d'Or at the closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival as critics hailed a strong field of contenders directed by auteurs from Russia, Iran, Japan and beyond.

The Independent UK

Cannes Film Festival’s 2026 Palme d’Or race wide open as critics await surprise winner

The 79th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close with the presentation of one of cinema’s highest honors, the Palme d’Or

Evening Standard

Eva Longoria and Gillian Anderson among stars at Cannes Film Festival

The stars posed for photos while attending a premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

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The Birthday Party review – grimly compulsive unhappy occasion in deepest France

Cannes film festival: This could be better paced but the crisis which descends on an up-against-it dairy farm is delivered by some very memorable goons

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Izabel Goulart Shock: Unrecognisable Victoria's Secret Model Sparks Plastic Surgery Speculation At Cannes

Izabel Goulart sparked online speculation at the Cannes Film Festival over possible cosmetic procedures, fueling debate about ageing and beauty standards in fashion.

The Independent UK

What it's like inside the amfAR Gala, which has raised millions for AIDS research

The amfAR Gala at the Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc is a highlight of the Cannes Film Festival

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The Cannes Film Festival away from the carpet, in photos

The Palais des Festival is the center hub of the Cannes Film Festival but is far from the festival’s only stage.

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EUR:Rami Malek, Demi Moore among stars at Cannes screening

Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek has made his debut on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet for a screening of his new film The Man I Love.

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Rami Malek, Demi Moore among stars at Cannes screening

Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek has made his debut on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet for a screening of his new film The Man I Love.

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Rami Malek, Demi Moore and Halsey among stars at Cannes Film Festival screening

Hollywood actor Malek looked sharp in a black dinner jacket as he posed for photos on the red carpet.

The Mary Sue

The John Travolta Challenge Is Huge for the Hat Guys of the World

John Travolta’s Cannes Film Festival look has seriously activated all the “Big Time Hat Guys” out there. Folks were not expecting the 72-year-old star to pop-up in France rocking a whimsical little beret. Once the photos hit the timeline, all the chaos began. Normal dudes looking for a beret as…

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