Cannes 2025

Shakib Khan praises ‘Ali’ after its special mention at Cannes

Bangladeshi superstar Shakib Khan has praised director Adnan Al Rajeev and his short film “Ali”, after it earned a prestigious Special Mention at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, calling the achievement “a historic moment for Bangladesh.”

Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Cannes top prize for 'It Was Just An Accident'

Revenge thriller “It Was Just An Accident” by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who was last at the Cannes Film Festival in person more than 20 years ago, won the Palme d’Or top prize on Saturday. Panahi, who has been arrested several times for his filmmaking and was under a travel ban until recently, last attended the festival in person in 2003, when Crimson Gold was screened in the Un Certain Regard category.

'Ali' receives special mention at Cannes Film Festival

In a historic moment for Bangladeshi cinema, Adnan Al Rajeev's short film "Ali" has received a Special Mention at the highly esteemed 78th Cannes Film Festival. The film, which was the first Bangladeshi entry to be officially selected for the Short Film competition, has now garnered further international recognition, marking a significant milestone for the nation's burgeoning film industry.

Cannes closes with Iranian, Ukrainian films tipped for glory

The Cannes Festival draws to a close on Saturday, with a wry Iranian film about political prisoners and a Ukrainian-directed drama about despotism among the frontrunners to pick up the Palme d'Or top prize.

Aishwarya Rai stuns in ivory banarasi and rubies at Cannes 2025

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a striking return to the Cannes Film Festival this year, marking her 22nd appearance with a bold departure from the conventional red carpet fare. She wore a custom “Banarasi sari and rubies by Manish Malhotra,” a look that fused traditional Indian craft with contemporary couture.

Top 6 Cannes 2025 gowns that broke the internet

Cannes 2025 dazzled with stunning red-carpet gowns from Amal Clooney’s vintage Dior elegance to Dakota Johnson’s playful pink Gucci fringe, Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior classic, and standout looks by Bella Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Scarlett Johansson.

Elle Fanning tears up as Trier's ‘Sentimental Value’ earns 15-minute ovation at Cannes

Joachim Trier’s latest feature, “Sentimental Value”, received the most thunderous response at this year’s Cannes Film Festival so far, drawing a 15-minute standing ovation well past midnight yesterday.

Iranian film director Jafar Panahi in Cannes for first time in over 20 years

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, who was barred from travelling by the government in Tehran for 15 years, appeared on the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet on Tuesday evening for the premiere of his competition entry "It Was Just An Accident".

Angelina Jolie makes stunning comeback at Cannes

The Oscar-winning actress took on the esteemed role of Cannes godmother for the landmark 25th anniversary of the Trophée Chopard—an accolade that recognises and celebrates the most promising emerging talents in global cinema.

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025

Shakib Khan praises ‘Ali’ after its special mention at Cannes

Bangladeshi superstar Shakib Khan has praised director Adnan Al Rajeev and his short film “Ali”, after it earned a prestigious Special Mention at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, calling the achievement “a historic moment for Bangladesh.”

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025

Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Cannes top prize for 'It Was Just An Accident'

Revenge thriller “It Was Just An Accident” by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who was last at the Cannes Film Festival in person more than 20 years ago, won the Palme d’Or top prize on Saturday. Panahi, who has been arrested several times for his filmmaking and was under a travel ban until recently, last attended the festival in person in 2003, when Crimson Gold was screened in the Un Certain Regard category.

May 24, 2025
May 24, 2025

'Ali' receives special mention at Cannes Film Festival

In a historic moment for Bangladeshi cinema, Adnan Al Rajeev's short film "Ali" has received a Special Mention at the highly esteemed 78th Cannes Film Festival. The film, which was the first Bangladeshi entry to be officially selected for the Short Film competition, has now garnered further international recognition, marking a significant milestone for the nation's burgeoning film industry.

May 24, 2025
May 24, 2025

Cannes closes with Iranian, Ukrainian films tipped for glory

The Cannes Festival draws to a close on Saturday, with a wry Iranian film about political prisoners and a Ukrainian-directed drama about despotism among the frontrunners to pick up the Palme d'Or top prize.

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025

Aishwarya Rai stuns in ivory banarasi and rubies at Cannes 2025

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a striking return to the Cannes Film Festival this year, marking her 22nd appearance with a bold departure from the conventional red carpet fare. She wore a custom “Banarasi sari and rubies by Manish Malhotra,” a look that fused traditional Indian craft with contemporary couture.

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025

Top 6 Cannes 2025 gowns that broke the internet

Cannes 2025 dazzled with stunning red-carpet gowns from Amal Clooney’s vintage Dior elegance to Dakota Johnson’s playful pink Gucci fringe, Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior classic, and standout looks by Bella Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Scarlett Johansson.

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025

Elle Fanning tears up as Trier's ‘Sentimental Value’ earns 15-minute ovation at Cannes

Joachim Trier’s latest feature, “Sentimental Value”, received the most thunderous response at this year’s Cannes Film Festival so far, drawing a 15-minute standing ovation well past midnight yesterday.

May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025

Iranian film director Jafar Panahi in Cannes for first time in over 20 years

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, who was barred from travelling by the government in Tehran for 15 years, appeared on the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet on Tuesday evening for the premiere of his competition entry "It Was Just An Accident".

May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025

Angelina Jolie makes stunning comeback at Cannes

The Oscar-winning actress took on the esteemed role of Cannes godmother for the landmark 25th anniversary of the Trophée Chopard—an accolade that recognises and celebrates the most promising emerging talents in global cinema.

May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025

Leonardo DiCaprio presents De Niro with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes 2025

Veteran actor Robert De Niro was honoured with the prestigious honorary Palme d’Or for Lifetime Achievement during the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2025 on Tuesday (May 13) evening. The award was presented by actor and longtime collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio.