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Cannes Film Festival: Key Statements and Industry News

The Cannes Film Festival featured various notable events, including Adam Driver's cryptic response to a Lena Dunham question, Javier Bardem's comments on Gaza, Cate Blanchett's remarks on gender imbalance in film, and several film market deals.

17 May, 08:48 — 17 May, 16:31
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FTVery High6h ago

Britain gets the politics it deserves

Cakeism, impatience and low-quality public discourse contribute to the UK’s instability

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le-mondeHigh2h ago

Cannes: Exiled Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' delivers anti-war message through intimate lens

The 62-year-old filmmaker, now living in France, chose the conflict between his country and Ukraine as the backdrop for his latest film. He depicts the consequences of the war, which he openly condemns, within the realm of married life. Despite his open hatred of Putin's regime, his mere presence at Cannes could draw condemnation from Ukrainian advocacy groups.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Adam Driver saving response to Lena Dunham allegations ‘for my book’

Actor otherwise has ‘no comment’ on Girls creator’s claims about his on-set behaviour as he speaks at Cannes film festival For weeks, Adam Driver has avoided commenting on allegations made about his on-set behaviour by Lena Dunham in her hit new memoir, Famesick. But at a press conference for Paper Tiger at the Cannes film festival on Sunday, the actor briefly broke his silence when asked by the Guardian about Dunham’s account. “I have no comment on any of that – I’m saving it all for my book...

By Nadia Khomami in Cannes

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Fox NewsMixed5h ago

Therapy culture is turning politics into a national nervous breakdown

A psychotherapist explains how therapy culture teaches Americans to reinterpret political disagreement as emotional harm, fueling division and fragility.

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France 24High31m ago

Cannes Film Festival: Follow the latest news with Eve Jackson

Eve Jackson is live from Cannes.

By FRANCE24

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varietyMostly Factual33m ago

‘Laalo’ Producers Soul Sutra Unveil 12-Film Gujarati Slate at Cannes Film Market, Eye Global Co-Productions (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian production company Soul Sutra is presenting a 12-film Gujarati-language development and production slate at the Cannes Film Market this week. The banner is led by Indian National Film Award-winning actor-producer Manasi Parekh and singer-producer Parthiv Gohil, who co-produced “Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate” – the Ankit Sakhiya-directed devotional drama that became the highest-grossing Gujarati-language […]

By Naman Ramachandran

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual8h ago

John Lennon’s final words revealed in new Cannes documentary by Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh's documentary beautifully encapsulates John Lennon’s final moments in a revealing interview conducted mere hours before his tragic passing. The intimate dialogue with Yoko Ono navigates complex topics such as human experience, societal change, and Lennon’s deep reflections on the concept of death.

By TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK

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straits-timesMostly Factual1h ago

‘Beyond the Oscar’: Actor John Travolta gets surprise lifetime achievement award at Cannes - The Straits Times

‘Beyond the Oscar’: Actor John Travolta gets surprise lifetime achievement award at Cannes  The Straits Times

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual1h ago

‘Moulin’ Review: A Hero of the French Resistance Is Given Tribute in Grinding, Only Occasionally Effective Prison Drama

Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes directs Gilles Lellouche and Lars Eidinger in this Cannes competition film, an unadorned depiction of the final days of a national icon.

By Richard Lawson

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deadlineMostly Factual1h ago

James Gray Updates On Scarlett Johansson’s Absence From ‘Paper Tiger’ Premiere In Cannes

At a Cannes where some have grumbled about a paucity of studio movies (and thus stars), the absence of Scarlett Johansson at last night’s premiere of Paper Tiger was notable. During the movie’s rousing 10-minute standing ovation director James Gray tried to make a call to the actress, according to reports and social media videos. […]

By Tomt

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tmzMixed30m ago

Adam Driver Shuts Down Lena Dunham Question at Cannes With Cryptic Reply

Adam Driver kept things cryptic when pressed about Lena Dunham’s recent claims in her new memoir during a press conference at Cannes Film Festival. The moment came Sunday as Driver promoted his upcoming film “Paper Tiger,” when a reporter…

By TMZ Staff

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nmeMostly Factual3h ago

Adam Driver dodges Lena Dunham memoir question in Cannes after ‘Girls’ creator accused him of “feral” behaviour on set

"I’m saving it all for my book" The post Adam Driver dodges Lena Dunham memoir question in Cannes after ‘Girls’ creator accused him of “feral” behaviour on set appeared first on NME.

By Poppy Burton

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Coverage Timeline

First report: indian-express · 17 May, 06:09Full coverage: 22 · 10hWindow: 10h
indian-express17 May, 06:09First to report

Amma Ariyan: John Abraham’s 40-year-old classic still feels urgent

3h later
Times of India17 May, 08:48

John Lennon’s final words revealed in new Cannes documentary by Steven Soderbergh

2h later
la-vanguardia17 May, 10:39

Soderbergh lleva a Cannes la última entrevista de John Lennon en un documental con IA

FT17 May, 11:00

Britain gets the politics it deserves

Fox News17 May, 11:45

Therapy culture is turning politics into a national nervous breakdown

1h later
faz17 May, 13:10

Filmfest Cannes: Es geht darum, die Algorithmen aus dem Spiel zu lassen

nme17 May, 13:17

Adam Driver dodges Lena Dunham memoir question in Cannes after ‘Girls’ creator accused him of “feral” behaviour on set

de-volkskrant17 May, 13:30

Het ontbreken van een Amerikaanse blockbuster op het filmfestival Cannes is helemaal zo erg nog niet

le-figaro17 May, 13:59

«Film pour l’extrême droite», «les musulmans se font taper dessus» : à Cannes, plusieurs streamers fustigent «L’abandon» sur Samuel Paty

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delo17 May, 15:00

John Travolta: »Tega nisem pričakoval. To presega oskarja«

le-monde17 May, 15:00

Cannes: Exiled Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' delivers anti-war message through intimate lens

hollywood-reporter17 May, 15:17

‘Moulin’ Review: A Hero of the French Resistance Is Given Tribute in Grinding, Only Occasionally Effective Prison Drama

deadline17 May, 15:21

James Gray Updates On Scarlett Johansson’s Absence From ‘Paper Tiger’ Premiere In Cannes

straits-times17 May, 15:30

‘Beyond the Oscar’: Actor John Travolta gets surprise lifetime achievement award at Cannes - The Straits Times

klix-ba17 May, 15:54

Javier Bardem govorio zbog čega javno priča o Gazi: "Ako šutite, podržavate genocid - to je činjenica"

The Guardian17 May, 15:56

Adam Driver saving response to Lena Dunham allegations ‘for my book’

el-mundo17 May, 15:58

Cate Blanchett: "Trabajar en platós donde hay 10 mujeres y 75 hombres es... sencillamente, muy aburrido"

publico17 May, 16:00

Filme produzido por brasileiro é um dos favoritos a prêmios em Cannes

iefimerida17 May, 16:28

Κάννες: Οι πιο τολμηρές εμφανίσεις που ανάγκασαν το Φεστιβάλ να επιβάλει αυστηρό dress code

variety17 May, 16:28

‘Laalo’ Producers Soul Sutra Unveil 12-Film Gujarati Slate at Cannes Film Market, Eye Global Co-Productions (EXCLUSIVE)

France 2417 May, 16:30

Cannes Film Festival: Follow the latest news with Eve Jackson

tmz17 May, 16:31Latest update

Adam Driver Shuts Down Lena Dunham Question at Cannes With Cryptic Reply