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Venice Film Festival 2025 Lineup Announced
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Locarno 2025 Lineup Features New Films by Radu Jude, Kechiche, and More
The 78th Locarno International Film Festival announced its lineup, featuring the world premiere of Radu Jude's 'Dracula' with participation from David Lynch, and the debut of 'Legend of the Happy Worker' executive produced by Lynch. The festival will showcase 221 films, including new works from renowned directors and classics, emphasizing contemporary, daring cinema that reflects current global realities.
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"Nimona" Receives Rave Reviews Ahead of Netflix Premiere
Netflix has released the official trailer for its upcoming animated feature Nimona, which will world premiere at the Annecy Festival before releasing on the platform worldwide on June 30. Nimona is directed by Spies in Disguise duo Nick Bruno and Troy Quane and is adapted from ND Stevenson’s eponymous National Book Award-nominated NYT bestselling graphic novel. The film's directors, Stevenson, and producers Karen Ryan and Julie Zackary will present an Annecy Making Of panel on Thursday.
"Cannes 2023: Anushka Sharma's Debut and Memorable Red Carpet Moments"
Standing ovations at Cannes have become a festival tradition that both delights and infuriates cinephiles around the world. Guillermo del Toro's "Pan's Labyrinth" holds the record for the longest standing ovation at 22 minutes, followed by Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11" at 20 minutes. Other films that have received lengthy standing ovations include "Mud," "The Neon Demon," "The Paperboy," "Capernaum," "Belle," "Bowling for Columbine," "The Artist," "Elvis," "Inglourious Basterds," "Carol," "BlacKkKlansman," and "Captain Fantastic."
"Cannes Controversies: A Brief History of Scandals and Impactful Moments"
The Cannes Film Festival has a history of controversial movies that have caused walkouts and boos from audiences and critics alike. From David Cronenberg's "Crimes of the Future" to Lars von Trier's "The House That Jack Built," these films have pushed boundaries with graphic violence, sexual content, and disturbing themes. Even Palme d'Or winners like Ruben Östlund's "Triangle of Sadness" and David Lynch's "Wild at Heart" have not been immune to audience jeers. The 2023 festival has already seen controversy with the return of Johnny Depp and allegations of inappropriate incidents during filming.
Cannes Boss Defends Festival Amid Johnny Depp Backlash.
Cannes Film Festival's chief Thierry Fremaux dismissed recent criticism from actor Adele Haenel that the festival celebrates rapists, calling her comments "false." He also addressed controversy over the inclusion of Johnny Depp in the opening night film, saying he believes in freedom of speech and acting within a legal framework. Ruben Östlund, Palme d'Or-winning director of "Triangle of Sadness" and "The Square," was announced as the head of the 2023 jury, reflecting the festival's ambition to try new things.
"Cannes 2023: Glazer's Surprise Film, Scorsese's Response, and Depp's Controversy"
The Cannes Film Festival lineup for 2022 includes a record six women directors in competition, and festival head Thierry Frémaux is still trying to convince Martin Scorsese to enter his film, Killers of the Flower Moon, into the competition. Notable absences include Woody Allen and Roman Polanski, and there are concerns about the working environment on Sam Levinson's The Idol. Cannes may be turning a corner with a more progressive approach, including a female president and praise for streamers committing to theatrical releases.
Cannes Film Festival 2023: Wes Anderson, Todd Haynes, and More Compete with Young Talents in Un Certain Regard
Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux unveiled the bulk of the Official Selection for the 76th edition of the festival, mixing established auteurs with rising directors. Six of the 19 films in the main competition are directed by women this year, which is a record for the festival. Frémaux also discussed the selection process, the importance of Cannes for French cinema, and the possibility of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon competing for the Palme d'Or.