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SFGATE
1 week ago
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First clip released from Coppola's self-funded $120 million film

Funding challenges persist for even acclaimed filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola. [ more ]
Vulture
4 days ago
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What's at Cannes? Furiosa, Francis Ford Coppola, Sebastian Stan As Donald Trump.

Cannes Film Festival 2021 features films with themes of mortality and societal reflections, including a long-anticipated epic by Francis Ford Coppola. [ more ]
Polygon
4 days ago
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The Megalopolis trailer might be the coolest thing I've ever seen

Francis Ford Coppola's long-anticipated film 'Megalopolis' faces distribution challenges despite its awe-inspiring trailer. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
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All eyes are on Coppola in Cannes. Sound familiar?

Francis Ford Coppola's latest film, Megalopolis, has similarities to the production challenges faced during Apocalypse Now, demonstrating his willingness to invest significant personal funds into his projects. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
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Cannes Festival Unveils 2024 Lineup, Including a Francis Ford Coppola Film

Films directed by Coppola, Cronenberg, and Lanthimos to compete for Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival.
Coppola's 'Megalopolis' generating high anticipation as his first film in over a decade. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
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Forty years and $120m later: Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis to debut at Cannes

Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited film Megalopolis, funded personally and in development since 1983, will finally premiere at Cannes after 40 years.
Megalopolis is described as an ambitious and complex project, including stars like Adam Driver, with an unclear plot but hinting at themes of political ambition and conflicted love. [ more ]
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Consequence
12 hours ago
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Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons to star in Yorgos Lanthimos' new film Bugonia

Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone's new film Bugonia acquired by Focus Features, to be their fifth collaboration. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Writing

Kinds of Kindness review sex, death and Emma Stone in Lanthimos's disturbing triptych

Yorgos Lanthimos's film at Cannes is a macabre triptych of narratives reflecting selfishness and despair in modern-day New Orleans. [ more ]
time.com
1 day ago
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Kinds of Kindness Is a Stiff, Tedious Follow-up to Poor Things

Emma Stone's performance in Yorgos Lanthimos' film 'Poor Things' was a critical success, pivoting the director towards a new direction. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
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Paul Schrader felt death closing in, so he made a movie about it

Paul Schrader faced mortality, accelerated filmmaking post-long COVID and friend's death, forming new ideas despite supposed final projects. [ more ]
IndieWire
18 hours ago
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Paul Schrader on 'Oh, Canada,' Tarantino's 'The Movie Critic,' and the 'Worst F**king Idea' of a 'Taxi Driver' Sequel

The Paul Schrader Renaissance is marked by a shift in audience expectations towards narrower themes in his recent works. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
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A combustible Cannes is set to unfurl with 'Furiosa,' 'Megalopolis' and a #MeToo reckoning

Cannes Film Festival 2022 faces heightened tensions due to global conflicts and #MeToo movement, promising a dramatic and unpredictable event. [ more ]
Document Journal
2 days ago
Design

Saint Laurent cinematic connection comes full circle in Cannes

Saint Laurent Productions enters Cannes Film Festival with three films for a cinematic reputation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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The Guide #139: From Megalopolis to Furiosa, here's what Cannes 2024 is buzzing for

Excitement for Cannes Film Festival and the anticipation it builds for upcoming films. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago
Berlin

CANNES PHOTOS: See the cinematic glamour of the first days of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival showcases Hollywood royalty and moments that become iconic images, with a mix of serious movements like #MeToo and lighthearted moments. [ more ]
euronews
2 days ago
Independent films

Video. WATCH: Francis Ford Coppola returns to Cannes

Francis Ford Coppola returned to Cannes with self-financed film after 50 years, marking his fourth competition entry. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
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Cannes to premiere Jean-Luc Godard film finished the day before he died

Jean-Luc Godard's final film 'Scenarios' will premiere posthumously at Cannes Film Festival, with more projects in the works by his long-time collaborators. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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Explosive' secret list of abusers set to upstage women's big week at Cannes film festival

The Cannes Film Festival celebrates female film talents but is overshadowed by new abuse allegations in the European entertainment industry. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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Cannes film festival faces strike disruption over seasonal workers' rights

The Cannes Film Festival faces strike action from festival workers demanding changes to the French government's treatment of seasonal film staff. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 days ago
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Cannes film festival hopes for no controversies' as wars, scandals rage

The Cannes Film Festival features a mix of established directors and new talents, despite the Israel-Palestine conflict and Me Too movement influencing the industry. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 days ago
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Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof flees Iran to avoid prison

Director Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran to escape prison and attend Cannes premiere amid pressure over his banned film. [ more ]
IndieWire
4 days ago
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The 26 Movies We Can't Wait to See at This Year's Cannes Film Festival

The 2024 Cannes Film Festival will focus on arthouse and international films, featuring filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola and Paul Schrader. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
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Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere

Award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof fled to Europe ahead of Cannes Film Festival premiere amid an eight-year prison sentence for making films and signing statements. [ more ]
WhoWhatWear
1 week ago
Berlin

The Best Cannes Looks From Princess Diana to Grace Kelly

The article revisits iconic Cannes Film Festival red carpet looks from historical to recent years, showcasing timeless elegance and style. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
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'Furiosa' speeds into the Cannes Film Festival

Mad Max: Fury Road prequel, Furiosa, premiered at Cannes Film Festival, continuing George Miller's dystopian series. [ more ]
Design Milk
2 days ago
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Car Couture: BMW's XM Mystique Allure Rolls Into Cannes

BMW reveals specially tailored Naomi Campbell-inspired SUV, Mystique Allure, at Cannes Film Festival. [ more ]
New York Post
4 days ago
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Anya Taylor-Joy, Heidi Klum, Helena Christensen and more make glamorous arrivals at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony: photos

The 2024 Cannes Film Festival honored Meryl Streep with the Honorary Palme d'Or for her career contributions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
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The Second Act review Quentin Dupieux's likable meta comedy of actors' private lives

Cannes opening gala features quirky comedy, blurring lines between reality and fiction. [ more ]
Prx
4 days ago
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The World | Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan conduct peace talks amid mass protests in Yerevan

Zombie fires reignited in Canada after smoldering during winter. [ more ]
www.townandcountrymag.com
2 weeks ago
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13 Directors Who Have Premiered Films at Cannes: Photos

Celebrity directors and their notable films at Cannes Film Festival over the years. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
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George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival on May 25.
Lucas joins a select group of honorees including Harrison Ford, Michael Douglas, Tom Cruise, Forest Whitaker, and Jodie Foster. [ more ]
IndieWire
1 month ago
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Cannes Wish List: 30 Movies We Hope Make the Cut in 2024

The Cannes Film Festival is set to take place from May 14 through May 25, featuring new works from various sections and awarding major prizes at the end.
Anticipated films such as 'The Balconettes' by Noemie Merlant, co-written with Céline Sciamma, are expected to premiere at Cannes. [ more ]
Vulture
2 months ago
Film

'I'm Not Going to Sell a $60 Candle'

Neon's ambitious niche audience strategy highlighted by 'Colossal' release
Success of Neon with 'Parasite' acquisition at Cannes Film Festival [ more ]
Social Media Today
2 months ago
Marketing

TikTok Announces Third Annual TikTok Short Film Competition

TikTok hosting its annual short film competition with Cannes Film Festival partnership
Over 2 million videos created globally with the #TikTokShortFilm hashtag in the past year. [ more ]
Consequence
3 months ago
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Amelie Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet Reveals His One Regret About the Re-Released Classic

Amélie, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, is being re-released in theaters
The film was initially rejected by the Cannes Film Festival, but went on to become a huge success internationally [ more ]
IndieWire
3 months ago
Film

How Do You Make the Year's First Cinematic Masterpiece? First, Consider It an Act of Faith

Pham Thien An's film 'Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell' won the Camera D'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival
The film explores themes of faith, materialism, and the meaning of life [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
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Greta Gerwig Will Make Some Much-Needed History At Cannes Film Festival Next Year

Greta Gerwig is set to make history as the first female American director to lead the Cannes Film Festival's jury.
Gerwig's appointment is seen as a step towards addressing the festival's historical lack of focus on female filmmakers. [ more ]
IndieWire
6 months ago
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Todd Haynes Didn't Quite Get the 'Camp' Label for 'May December' Out of Cannes - at First

The film "May December" has received mixed reviews at Cannes, with some praising its campy and complex nature.
The film features Natalie Portman as a celebrity actress studying Julianne Moore, who plays a Southern spin on Mary Kay Letourneau.
The concept of "camp" in the film is seen as trendy and self-consciously artificial. [ more ]
The Village Voice
6 months ago
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Niko Foster: Exploding Onto Movie Screens at a Theater Near You - The Village Voice

Niko Foster, former Chippendales dancer, is finding success in the movie industry as a producer and actor.
His film MR-9: Do or Die is a hit and The Wrecker, featuring Harvey Keitel and Tyrese Gibson, has made waves at Cannes.
Foster has upcoming films in 2023 and 2024, including Due Justice with Kellan Lutz and Ruthless with Dermot Mahoney. [ more ]
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