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France has announced its shortlist of five films competing to represent the country at the 2026 Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category, including films by Richard Linklater, Jafar Panahi, Hafsia Herzi, Ugo Bienvenu, and Rebecca Zlotowski, amidst a competitive and politically nuanced selection process.
Brendan Fraser discusses how streaming services have made actors more selective in choosing projects, viewing it as a challenge to improve their craft, and highlights his new film 'Rental Family' as a unique choice. He also shares personal details about his Oscar for 'The Whale' and his thoughts on theatrical versus streaming releases.
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.
The Cannes Critics’ Week has announced the lineup for its 63rd edition, featuring 11 features and 13 short films, with French director Jonathan Millet’s "Ghost Trail" opening the section and Emma Benestan’s "Animale" closing it. The competition includes diverse films from around the world, such as Marcelo Caetano’s "Baby," Constance Tsang’s "Blue Sun Palace," and Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir’s documentary "The Brink of Dreams." Additionally, special screenings will feature "Across the Sea" and "Queens of Drama," with the jury set to decide various awards.
The Cannes Directors' Fortnight, now known as Quinzaine des Cinéastes, has announced its 55th edition selection, featuring 20 features and 10 shorts. The line-up includes films from around the world, with a strong Asian presence, and a mix of established and up-and-coming directors. The festival's new Delegate General, Julien Rejl, has curated an eclectic selection that includes Michel Gondry's first feature in seven years, The Book of Solutions, and Hong Sangsoo's In Our Day. The festival runs from May 17 to 26.
Cannes Critics' Week has announced the selection for its 62nd edition, featuring 11 films, seven in competition and four as special screenings, selected from 1,000 submissions. The section focuses on first and second features as well as shorts by emerging talents. The films explore themes of couples, parenthood, family relationships, and friendships against difficult political or societal realities. The festival will run from May 17 to 25.
The Cannes film festival has announced its selection list, featuring big-hitting auteurs of festivals past and a commitment to cinema as a live, in-person event. The festival's semi-detachment from the sexual and gender politics of the Anglo-Hollywood world is evident, with just six films in competition directed by women. The festival has given patriotic supporters of British filmmakers a lot to feel happy about, with Ken Loach and Steve McQueen returning. The most intensely awaited film is Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest, based on the novel by Martin Amis, about a camp commandant at Auschwitz.
The 76th Cannes Film Festival announced its official selection for 2023, featuring a mix of regulars and new talent. German filmmaker Wim Wenders and Chinese documentarian Wang Bing will both have two films in the festival, while Johnny Depp will star in the opening film and his daughter will walk the red carpet for an out-of-competition premiere. The festival will showcase films from Cannes regulars and newcomers, including the first Mongolian film to be invited to the festival.