Cannes 2017 awards: visceral power overlooked in favour of bourgeois vanity

The Square was a decent pick for the Palme d’Or but there were disappointments: notably the jury’s failure to get fully behind the outstanding Russian film Loveless

A sneak-peak at the meticulous fabrication of the Palme d’or trophy

18 films will compete for the prestigious Palme D’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival in France. The Palme d’Or, one of the world’s most coveted trophies, is made in Geneva in the ateliers of the Chopard’s luxury Maisons. By combining “Fairmined” gold and the world of cinema, Chopard introduces sustainable luxury and highlights the … Read more

Female directors seize the limelight at Cannes film festival

As the inequality row rages on, three women, including the British director Andrea Arnold, are in the running for the Palme d’Or

Celebrating cinema at an international level: 65th Festival de Cannes Awards

65th FESTIVAL DE CANNES AWARDS   Ever since its creation, the Festival de Cannes has remained faithful to its founding purpose: to draw attention and to boost the film industry worldwide by celebrating cinema at an international level. The greatness of Cannes is its ability to bring together and share that very special moment when … Read more

65th Festival de Cannes: the official competiton for Palme d’Or

Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ to open 2012 Cannes Film Festival The Official Selection of the 65th Festival de Cannes was announced during the press conference held by Gilles Jacob and Thierry Frémaux at the Grand Hôtel in Paris. The 65th Festival de Cannes will open on May 16 with the world premiere of Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise … Read more