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Paris film jamboree ready for lift-off
by Richard Mowe - 05 Jan 2022
Zylberstein stars as female trailblazer in Paris premiere
Tycoon with a penchant for acting
by Richard Mowe - 04 Oct 2021
Director Claude Lelouch on the death of colourful compatriot
Mr Intensity lightens up on the boardwalk
by Richard Mowe - 12 Sep 2021
Michael Shannon receives Deauville Talent Award
The King reigns in Deauville prizes
by Richard Mowe - 11 Sep 2021
Charlotte Gainsbourg’s jury gives top prize to rapper tale
Belmondo - death of an icon
by Richard Mowe - 06 Sep 2021
Star of Breathless compared to a French James Dean
Stars and stripes in 'reborn' Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 04 Sep 2021
Depp, Stone, Gainsbourg and Penn in opening weekend salvo
Depp on a charm offensive
by Richard Mowe - 18 Aug 2021
Beleaguered star set to meet the fans in Deauville
Deauville Festival adds a French accent
by Richard Mowe - 16 Aug 2021
Slew of Gallic titles join the throng at Normandy’s US showcase
Deauville puts its chips on the table
by Richard Mowe - 09 Aug 2021
Penn, Baker, Damon, Isaac and Cage in line-up
Palme Dog Souvenir for Swinton
by Richard Mowe - 19 Jul 2021
Tilda picks up award for co-stars Rosy, Dora, and Snowbear
And the Cannes winner is - Titane
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jul 2021
Jury President Spike Lee jumps the gun at unpredictable awards ceremony
Fipresci announces prizes
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jul 2021
Critics select Playground, Drive My Car and Feathers
Unclenching The Fists takes Un Certain Regard prize
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jul 2021
Women to the fore as jury announces Cannes accolades
A Chiara wins Cannes Label gong
by Richard Mowe - 16 Jul 2021
Italian Jonas Carpignano takes prize for the second time
Feathers flies to Critics Week victory
by Richard Mowe - 15 Jul 2021
Egyptian takes gong in first and second film selection
Covid hits Cannes star appearance
by Richard Mowe - 11 Jul 2021
Léa Seydoux isolating Paris while four films set to premiere
Mask reprimand from Cannes supremo
by Richard Mowe - 09 Jul 2021
Complaints about stars flouting Covid regulations on red carpet
Mixed reaction to Cannes opener
by Richard Mowe - 07 Jul 2021
Red carpet glitz … standing ovation … plus praise and brickbats
Cannes changed Spike’s world
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jul 2021
Jury president reveals how Festival had a big impact on his career
Testing time for all in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jul 2021
Festival director justifies protocols versus glamour
Japanese animation added to Cannes mix
by Richard Mowe - 04 Jul 2021
Belle is the culmination of a dream for director Mamoru Hosoda
Thierry strikes gold in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 30 Jun 2021
French actress to head Camera d’or jury
Boiling Point on the menu in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 29 Jun 2021
Stephen Graham starrer among line-up for Czech festival's 55th edition
Dujardin spy spoof to close Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 25 Jun 2021
Guy Bedos takes over reins of French franchise
Cousins' passion continues in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 22 Jun 2021
Premiere of final chapter exploring history of film
Gainsbourg to reign over Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 22 Jun 2021
Charlotte chosen as jury president for festival’s 47th edition
Chomet takes on Pagnol
by Richard Mowe - 15 Jun 2021
Epic animation project revealed at Annecy
Cannes adds more new titles
by Richard Mowe - 11 Jun 2021
Dario Argento makes acting début for Gaspar Noë
Binoche to open Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 08 Jun 2021
New titles from Joanna Hogg and Clio Barnard in the line-up
Cannes puts its sunny side up
by Richard Mowe - 03 Jun 2021
Penn, Audiard, Carax, Arnold, Verhoeven in line-up
Cannes honours Jodie Foster
by Richard Mowe - 02 Jun 2021
Palme d’Or for one of Festival’s most ardent fans
Verhoeven returns to Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 05 May 2021
Lesbian drama confirmed for festival’s Official Competition
Carax musical to open Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 19 Apr 2021
Cotillard and Driver star in director’s first English foray
Spike Lee back to head Cannes jury
by Richard Mowe - 16 Mar 2021
Director keeps faith with July edition of festival
Bye Bye Morons takes Best Film at Césars
by Richard Mowe - 12 Mar 2021
Albert Dupontel's black comedy wins seven awards at French Oscars
Czech festival switch to avoid Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 04 Mar 2021
Karlovy Vary moves to August in hope of vaccine safety reprieve
Césars in love with Mouret
by Richard Mowe - 11 Feb 2021
Nominations favour French ensemble romance
Cannes moves to July
by Richard Mowe - 27 Jan 2021
New dates confirmed by organisers
Mouret takes top Lumière honours
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jan 2021
France’s Golden Globe winners revealed in Paris
French cinema shines a light
by Richard Mowe - 11 Jan 2021
Virtual Rendez-vous with French Cinema set to roll with appetising starter
Shining brightly in France’s Lumières
by Richard Mowe - 14 Dec 2020
Nominations revealed for foreign press awards
Césars on the move
by Richard Mowe - 03 Dec 2020
France's Oscars delayed to March for live celebratory event
Bond villain takes his leave
by Richard Mowe - 21 Sep 2020
Michael Lonsdale dies in Paris at 89
Deauville tribute for Kirk Douglas
by Richard Mowe - 10 Jun 2020
Vanessa Paradis to head jury for 46th edition
Five to the fore in Critics’ Week
by Richard Mowe - 04 Jun 2020
Cannes sidebar maintains support for filmmakers
Wes Anderson ensures Cannes show goes on
by Richard Mowe - 03 Jun 2020
McQueen, Kawase, Ozon, Vinterberg, Maiwenn and Pixar in the selection
Cannes to reveal Official Selection
by Richard Mowe - 28 May 2020
Plans for festival imprint on approved titles for cinema release and festivals
Frears and Wright in virtual Paris filmfest
by Richard Mowe - 13 May 2020
Free event confirmed with Wittock’s Jumbo as opener
Melancholy for missing Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 11 May 2020
Festival director on how he plans help selected titles
Karlovy Vary cancels but stays on screen
by Richard Mowe - 28 Apr 2020
Organisers announce touring highlights in Czech Republic and online presence
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