At the Cannes Film Festival, the art of criticizing without offending: 'It might be your most personal film yet'

With festival up and running, columnist Guillemette Faure explores the art of expressing an opinion without really stating it, so as not to upset anyone after a screening.

Spit, vomit and a banned baby: Cannes controversies – ranked!

For every standing ovation there’s a riotous backlash – the film festival’s history is littered with boos, protests, furious rows and career-defining disasters Part of the appeal of Cannes is its sense of old-school glamour. It is, however, a shame that the glamour often comes at the expense of logic and practicality. In 2015, a group of women were barred from the gala screening of Todd Haynes’ historical lesbian romance Carol for not adhering to the rule that women must wear high heels. The ...

By Stuart Heritage

Vin Diesel pays emotional tribute to late 'Fast and Furious' co-star at Cannes

It's a simple action movie that grew into a billion-dollar global franchise. "The Fast and the Furious" marked its 25th anniversary with a midnight showing at the Cannes Film Festival. Lead actor Vin Diesel was joined on the red carpet by the daughter of his late co-star Paul Walker, to whom he paid an emotional tribute. FRANCE 24's Culture Editor Eve Jackson also tells us about the other films that have festival-goers revved up, from an "unhinged" slasher flick with Gillian Anderson and Hann...

By Alison SARGENT

10 Chilean Standouts at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

As Chile boasts a milestone presence in Cannes this year with new or consolidating companies leading the charge — including Domingo Sotomayor’s drama about a woman adopting a stray dog, “La Perra,” and Lisandro Alonso’s “Double Freedom” (“La libertad doble”) both competing in Directors’ Fortnight — here are 10 Chilean titles to track at this […]

By Anna Marie de la Fuente

Alia Bhatt carried this desi snack all the way to Cannes

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Distinctive African Cinema Takes the Cannes Spotlight With Stories That May Surprise You

The Croisette will host a star-studded movie by Nigerian-born twins, the first film by a Rwandan director in the Official Selection, a landmark co-pro and the latest from a Moroccan auteur.

By Georg Szalai

Alia Bhatt responds to critics saying one noticed her at Cannes: ‘You noticed me’

By Kriti Sonali

David Mamet’s ‘Speed The Plow’ Among First Films Using AI-Powered Production System Debuting In Cannes

EXCLUSIVE: Alan Pao, the independent producer behind Andrew Garfield film Under The Silver Lake, has used the Cannes Film Festival to launch an AI-powered production platform. Named New Hollywood, the system aims to make it easier for filmmakers to develop, produce, and post-produce movie projects, as well as connect with potential backers. David Mamet-directed Speed […]

By Jake Kanter

Cannes Film Festival off to 'fast and furious' start despite Hollywood's absence

The Cannes Film Festival revved up its engines Wednesday evening with a screening of the 2001 blockbuster that launched the Fast and Furious franchise – a tribute to Hollywood despite a notable absence of large studios this year. Meanwhile, the main competition got started with films from Japan and France.

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«Er wäre stolz»: Vin Diesel rührt Paul Walkers Tochter zu Tränen

In Cannes feiert der Originalcast 25 Jahre «The Fast and the Furious». Vin Diesel erinnert emotional an Paul Walker.

The anatomy of a K-zombie: Can Cannes-invited ‘Colony’ carry the genre forward? - Korea JoongAng Daily

The anatomy of a K-zombie: Can Cannes-invited ‘Colony’ carry the genre forward?  Korea JoongAng Daily

Vin Diesel Cries Remembering Paul Walker During Cannes Tribute Screening

Vin Diesel got emotional in Cannes ... choking back tears while honoring his late 'Fast & Furious' brother Paul Walker during a special midnight screening of "The Fast and the Furious." The longtime face of the franchise took the stage…

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Marshall honour Jimi Hendrix with 60th anniversary “cosmic-inspired” amps and speakers

The legendary rocker pioneered his overdriven sound with Marshall amps in 1966 The post Marshall honour Jimi Hendrix with 60th anniversary “cosmic-inspired” amps and speakers appeared first on NME.

By Alex Rigotti

Cinema, colonial memory in focus at Decolonize Film Days

As part of the World Decolonization Forum, Decolonize Film Days opened at Atlas 1948 Cinema on Tuesday with screenings and discussions exploring colonialism, cultural identity and...

Cannes 2026 red carpet - The Daily Star

Cannes 2026 red carpet  The Daily Star

New Romanian distributor Good Time Films launches with Cannes competition title by Asghar Farhadi

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