Cannes Film Festival 2024
Review / ‘The Substance’: A visceral body horror that tackles society’s dark obsessions
The screenplay is nothing short of extraordinary. It's hard to imagine such a wild and compelling story coming to life. The film tackles numerous themes, blending body horror with thriller elements while addressing misogyny, ageism, and sexism. It also pays homage to classic horror films like “The Shining” and “Carrie”.
Curtains close on Cannes 2024
The curtains have closed on the 77th Cannes Film Festival, leaving behind a trail of scintillating premieres, captivating performances, and awards season buzz. From established titans of cinema to burgeoning talents, this year's edition offered a diverse feast for cinephiles.
Cannes 2024 / Iranian director Rasoulof's ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ gives ‘The Sound of Music’ deja vu
Iranian rebel director Mohammad Rasoulof made a great escape from his homeland days before his movie, “The Seed of the Scared Fig”, was to play at the prestigious competition slot in the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. The film could remind you of an ever-enduring classic, “The Sound of Music” with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.
15 must-watch films premiering at Cannes 2024
The Cannes Film Festival, which commenced on May 14 and will end on May 25 this year, promises a diversely spectacular lineup of films to pick from.
Cannes film fest gripped by geopolitical drama
Director Mohammad Rasoulof announced he had fled his home country just days after being sentenced to eight years in prison on security offenses.
Ashna Habib Bhabna graces Cannes red carpet
In the evening of their local time, the red carpet was inaugurated, and the actress graced the opening ceremony wearing a midnight blue gown designed by Zoan Ash. Keeping her makeup and hair simple, she looked gorgeous.
Cannes reveals full jury list for the 77th edition
The prestigious Cannes Film Festival has announced its complete jury lineup for its 77th edition, with a star-studded cast of international filmmakers set to join jury president Greta Gerwig in selecting the winners from this year's competition lineup.
Cannes Film Festival poster echoes scene from Kurosawa’s film
A renowned aspect of the Cannes Film Festival is its iconic posters, which annually narrate a tale and symbolise the 12-day extravaganza set against the captivating backdrop of the sun-kissed south of France, caressed by the gentle waves of the Mediterranean Sea. This year's poster exudes a poetic and hypnotic aura, featuring a scene from "Rhapsody in August", a cinematic masterpiece crafted by the Japanese maestro, Akira Kurosawa.
Saudi drama 'Norah' makes historic entry at Cannes Film Festival
Directed by pioneering director Tawfik Alzaidi, "Norah" tells the story of a young woman in 1990s Saudi Arabia, a time when artistic expression was heavily restricted.
Greta Gerwig to lead Cannes 2024 Jury as president
In a groundbreaking announcement, Greta Gerwig, the visionary filmmaker behind the blockbuster hit "Barbie", has been appointed as the President of the Jury for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Gerwig, whose recent cinematic triumph has garnered both critical acclaim and substantial box office success, is set to make history as the first American female director to lead the esteemed Cannes jury.