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The world's most prestigious film festival began 80 years ago in sunny Cannes, France, transforming how the globe discovers and celebrates great movies. From war-delayed beginnings to showcasing over a thousand films annually, Cannes continues connecting filmmakers with audiences worldwide.
A glamorous Cannes beach just got a furry makeover. The newly renamed Brigitte Bardot Beach now welcomes dogs at set times each day, honoring the late French icon's lifelong passion for animal welfare.
Oscar-nominated Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev is back directing at Cannes Film Festival after spending a year in a coma and wheelchair following a severe vaccine reaction. His new film "Minotaur" premieres Tuesday, marking a remarkable comeback for the acclaimed director.
Hollywood legend Barbra Streisand will receive cinema's prestigious Palme d'Or honor at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The award recognizes one of entertainment's most enduring careers spanning six decades.
Members of the Gaza Sunbirds, a paracycling team of amputee athletes, made a powerful entrance by sea at the Cannes Film Festival for their documentary premiere. Their journey from hardship to the world's most prestigious film festival celebrates resilience and the healing power of sport.
A paracycling team of amputee athletes from Gaza made a powerful entrance at the Cannes Film Festival, arriving by sea for the premiere of their documentary. The Gaza Sunbirds are proving that resilience and determination can overcome even the most devastating circumstances.
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia, who made history winning Cannes' Grand Prix in 2024, returns to the festival as jury president for Critics' Week. She'll champion first-time filmmakers at the world's most prestigious film festival this May.
Argentine filmmaker Federico Luis took home the prestigious Short Film Palme d'Or at Cannes for his boxing drama about a child learning life's toughest lessons. The unanimous win marks his second honor at the world's most celebrated film festival.
Actor-turned-director Diego Luna brought audiences to their feet at the Cannes Film Festival with "Ashes," a powerful film about two siblings traveling from Mexico to Spain to reunite with their undocumented mother. The Spanish-language drama drew a five-minute standing ovation and praise for its emotional depth in exploring migration, family, and identity.
When Chef Manu Chandra's team couldn't get visas, he single-handedly prepared an inaugural dinner for global celebrities at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. His menu celebrating Indian desert cuisine included an unexpected star: humble khichdi.
Egypt took center stage at the Cannes Film Festival as Guest of Honor at a ceremony celebrating cinema's power to unite cultures. The event highlighted legendary Egyptian director Youssef Chahine's centenary and showcased the country's vibrant film heritage.
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's three-hour film "All of a Sudden" is captivating Cannes with a radical message: people deserve our time. The gentle drama about compassionate elderly care is winning hearts at a festival known for rushing.
A Rwandan film just won one of cinema's highest honors at Cannes, and it's lighting up an entire creative movement back home. In Kigali, theaters are reopening, filmmakers are multiplying, and a nation is discovering its voice on the world stage.
Award-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda returns to Cannes with a heartfelt story about a couple who receives an AI replica of their deceased son. The film asks profound questions about love, loss, and what makes us human.
Filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn survived 25 minutes of clinical death from a leaking heart and returned to directing with renewed purpose. His emotional Cannes appearance moved audiences as he shared how facing death gave him the gift of starting over.
A Chinese director transformed his late grandfather's diary entries into a $300,000 indie film that won awards at Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Cannes film festivals. The deeply personal movie explores generational love and family tensions through the lens of his hometown in Yunnan.
Marie Lora-Mungai just published a handbook teaching African artists how to turn their talent into sustainable income. "Creative Cash Flow" tackles the business side of creativity that art schools rarely cover.
Fresh off winning his third Oscar, Sean Penn chose to spend the night after Hollywood's biggest ceremony in war-torn Ukraine instead. The actor has been a steadfast supporter of the country since Russia's invasion began.
A Norwegian director who once illegally smuggled skateboards and drew Xs on his hands in punk clubs just won an Academy Award for his deeply human film about family and forgiveness. His journey from underground rebel to Oscar winner proves that staying true to your vision pays off.
Nigerian cinema is heading to Los Angeles with three powerful films exploring love, dance, and healing across cultures. The two-day showcase connects African filmmakers with Hollywood audiences and industry leaders.
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