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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.