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Cannes promises ‘electric’ opener, as AI fears feature behind the scenes

The Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday unrolled its red carpet, with 22 films vying for the big prize – the Palme d'Or. Meanwhile behind the scenes, artificial intelligence and the absence of major American studios are what's got everyone talking.

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The making of the Palme d'Or: Chopard's Caroline Scheufele and the art of creation

Before the stars appear on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, Swiss jewellers Chopard invited Euronews Culture to see the making of the Palme d'Or, one of the most prestigious trophies in cinema.

Euronews

Cannes Festival signs up Meta as sponsor amid AI fears

The Cannes Film Festival has secured a new multi-year sponsorship deal with Meta. This partnership replaces TikTok and will see Meta promote its video-enabled glasses. The festival will also showcase Meta's AI video technology. Director Steven Soderbergh is using this AI for his latest film, a documentary on John Lennon.

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Red Carpet Fashion Spotlight: Kristen Stewart's Bold Celebrity Style at Cannes

From tailored suits to couture statements, explore Kristen Stewart's influence on celebrity style and red carpet fashion at the Cannes Film Festival.

Fashion Times

Julianne Moore to receive Women in Motion Award at Cannes Film Festival

Julianne Moore will be honoured with Kering's Women in Motion Award at the Cannes Film Festival next month.

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Show Creators Have Confirmed the Surprising Premise of The White Lotus Season Four

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Setting for The White Lotus season 4 announced with significant departure from usual format

New season to feature two White Lotus properties for the first time

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John Travolta set to unveil long-gestating directorial debut at Cannes Film Festival

After a decades-long acting career, John Travolta is set to unveil his long-gestating directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

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Nigerian brothers bring parallels of fatherhood, nationhood to the screen

Lagos, Nigeria, June 1993. Political upheaval grips the country as it votes in its first general election since the 1983 military coup. It’s against this backdrop that Akinola Davies Jr set his award-winning debut film My Father’s Shadow. Alongside hopes for a new nation are the trials and tribulations of…

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New Zealand director Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d'Or in Cannes

New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival this year in recognition of his contribution to cinema. The director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy called it "one of the greatest privileges of my career".

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Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

The Lord of the Rings director described the honour as ‘one of the greatest privileges of my career’

The Independent UK

Desert raves and apocalyptic doom collide in 'Sirāt,' one of the year's most talked about films

Since its prize-winning debut at the Cannes Film Festival, “Sirāt” has been one the year’s most talked about films

The Independent UK

Palme d’Or winner hits global cinemas, France backs it for 2026 Oscars

After winning the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May, It Was Just an Accident, directed by the Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, was released in cinemas worldwide on Wednesday. Produced in secret and co-financed by France, the film was inspired by his time in prison. It has been…

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine at Cannes

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Cannes Film Festival. There’s The Sound Kitchen mailbag, a surprise vocal guest for those of you feeling nostalgic, the “Listeners' Corner” with Paul Myers, and plenty of good music. All that, and the new quiz…

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French charity to stylishly 'upcycle' Cannes Festival red carpet

After being strutted upon for two weeks by stars like Tom Cruise, Scarlett Johansson, Halle Berry and Robert De Niro, the legendary red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival are set for a second life thanks to an upcycling charity and some environmentally conscious designers.

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Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina put African cinema on the map with his bold, political films about Algeria

Legendary Algerian film-maker Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina has passed away at the age of 91. He is most commonly remembered as the first (and only) African to win the coveted Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his film Chronicles of the Years of Fire, a telling of the Algerian…

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Jeremy Strong compares Cannes jury to 'Conclave with Champagne'

'Succession' star Jeremy Strong has compared serving on the jury at the Cannes Film Festival to critically acclaimed movie 'Conclave' but "with Champagne".

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Postcard from Cannes #6: Thai ghost whisperer film wins Critics' Week prize

Thanks to its lively and quirky social commentary, A Useful Ghost by Thai director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke won the Critics’ Week Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival this week. It was the first time in ten years that Thailand has been represented at the event.

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Jafar Panahi wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Jafar Panahi has received the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Highlights from Day 12 of the Cannes Film Festival

Much of the cinema world has descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza holds its 78th edition.

The Independent UK

Power outage hits Cannes Film Festival and traffic in southeastern France

A major power outage has hit southeastern France, disrupting traffic and briefly halting events at the Cannes Film Festival as the prestigious event prepared to hand out its top prize

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Postcard from Cannes #5: Zooming in on talented cinematographers

While the Cannes Film Festival is the place to discover new films and talent, it’s also an important moment in the industry calendar to recognise the hard work of the people behind the scenes. This is the case with the Prix Angénieux, awarded on Friday in Cannes to cinematographers from…

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Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Stewart and Harris Dickinson are now directors. Here's what they say

The Cannes Film Festival has played host to the directorial debuts of three stars

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Concerns Rise After Angelina Jolie Is Seen In Series Of “Uncomfortable” Moments With Bodyguard

Angelina Jolie appears to be annoyed by one of her security guards while she attended the Cannes Film Festival, her first appearance at the event since 2011

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AP PHOTOS: Highlights from Day 11 of the Cannes Film Festival

Much of the cinema world has descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza holds its 78th edition.

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