Cannes
Egyptian Director Omar al-Zuhairy wins grand prize at Cannes International Critics’ Week
Cinema/TV
July 15, 2021
Egyptian Director Omar al-Zuhairy wins grand prize at Cannes International Critics’ Week
Egyptian director Omar al-Zuhairy won the grand prize for his film “Reesh” (Feathers) at the International Critics’ Week competition during…
Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ previews in Russia with cuts to gay scenes
World
June 2, 2019
Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ previews in Russia with cuts to gay scenes
Rocketman, a biopic about renowned gay British musician Elton John, is to open this week in Russia, but media are warning that the…
Mexico’s Inarritu to head Cannes film festival jury
Culture
February 27, 2019
Mexico’s Inarritu to head Cannes film festival jury
The five-time Oscar-winning Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is to head the jury at this year’s Cannes film festival, the…
Cannes 2017: A pick of the best red carpet makeup
Life & Style
May 20, 2017
Cannes 2017: A pick of the best red carpet makeup
Shimming eyes, matte mania, lashings of eyeliner, and sensational beauty looks from cinema’s most stunning redheads were among some of…
Julia Roberts hailed for ‘unthinkable’ barefoot walk in Cannes
Cinema/TV
May 15, 2016
Julia Roberts hailed for ‘unthinkable’ barefoot walk in Cannes
She may be one of Hollywood's biggest stars, but deep down Julia Roberts is like every woman: dying to kick…
‘The BFG,’ Almodovar’s latest: what films might be screening at Cannes this year?
Cinema/TV
March 27, 2016
‘The BFG,’ Almodovar’s latest: what films might be screening at Cannes this year?
Nearly two months out from the opening of this year's Cannes Film Festival, Steven Spielberg's Roald Dahl adaptation "The BFG"…
French film ‘Dheepan’ wins top Palme d’Or award in Cannes
Art news
May 24, 2015
French film ‘Dheepan’ wins top Palme d’Or award in Cannes
French film "Dheepan" won the top Palme d'Or prize for director Jacques Audiard at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival…
Rooney Mara, Emmanuelle Bercot share Cannes best actress award
Art news
May 24, 2015
Rooney Mara, Emmanuelle Bercot share Cannes best actress award
In a surprise decision, the Cannes jury on Sunday split the best actress award between up-and-coming Hollywood star Rooney Mara…
Koons sculpture raises 12 million euros at Cannes AIDS auction
Art news
May 24, 2015
Koons sculpture raises 12 million euros at Cannes AIDS auction
A large sculpture entitled "Coloring Book" by American artist Jeff Koons sold for 12 million euros (US$13.2 million) at a…
Cannes’s jury of stars deciding the Palme d’Or
Art news
May 23, 2015
Cannes’s jury of stars deciding the Palme d’Or
Cannes' Palme d'Or and other prizes to be handed out at the closing ceremony of the film festival on Sunday…