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Cannes 2024: Top Films, Red Carpet Highlights, and Palme d'Or Predictions
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"Cannes Critics’ Week Reveals 2024 Selection"
The Cannes Critics’ Week has announced its lineup for the 2024 edition, featuring a diverse selection of first and second feature films from up-and-coming directors. The lineup includes a psychological thriller as the opening film, along with a competition lineup showcasing films from various countries and cultures. The section, running alongside the main Cannes Film Festival, aims to recognize emerging talent and has been a platform for many renowned directors in the past.
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
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"Sundance 2024: Top Films and Premieres of the Festival"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Queerty
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndieWire
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndieWire
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Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
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Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
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