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Death of a queen of French cinema
by Richard Mowe - 20 Dec 2016
Michele Morgan - the eyes of a beauty.
Huppert heralded at home
by Richard Mowe - 13 Dec 2016
Actress to receive French Cinema Award.
Scots film distributors pick a winner
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jun 2016
Cox’s The Carer for UK release.
Pixar premiere for Edinburgh at 70
by Richard Mowe - 25 May 2016
Cox, Cattrall and Smith join the celebration.
Loach victorious in a divided Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 22 May 2016
British film-maker receives Palme d’Or.
Finn lands prize punch at Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 22 May 2016
Juho Kuosmanen's boxing drama heads Un Certain Regard awards.
German comedy tickles the critics
by Richard Mowe - 21 May 2016
FIPRESCI prize for Toni Erdmann
Afghan film wins Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 21 May 2016
Accolade for docudrama Wolf And Sheep.
Cannes critics love Mimosas
by Richard Mowe - 19 May 2016
Turkish comedy and Cambodian drama also win awards.
Miller leads his jury into the Cannes fray
by Richard Mowe - 12 May 2016
Pledge to view films without any baggage.
Cannes honour for veteran rebel
by Richard Mowe - 10 May 2016
Léaud to receive Palme d’or for his career
De Niro joins the Cannes throng
by Richard Mowe - 04 May 2016
Premiere for a boxing saga made with “passion”.
Dunst, Sutherland and Paradis join Cannes jury
by Richard Mowe - 25 Apr 2016
Final touches to Mad Max director’s line-up.
Gibson stars in Cannes late entries
by Richard Mowe - 22 Apr 2016
New films from Mackenzie, Richet and Farhadi.
Tavernier’s close-up on French cinema
by Richard Mowe - 20 Apr 2016
Cannes Classics offers Friedkin masterclass and Fipresci salute
Schrader & Belloccio bookend Director’s Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 19 Apr 2016
Cage, Depardieu, Bejo, Bernal headline Cannes strand.
French critics make their Cannes pick
by Richard Mowe - 18 Apr 2016
Sevigny, Casta and Kiberlain in shorts trio.
Stars to come out in force for Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 14 Apr 2016
Spielberg, Almodovar, Penn, Loach, and Verhoeven head line-up.
Face of Cannes Critics’ Week
by Richard Mowe - 31 Mar 2016
Jessica Chastain chosen as poster girl.
Allen again takes Cannes opening honours
by Richard Mowe - 29 Mar 2016
Director is in line for a stellar splash with Cafe Society.
Spielberg’s Giant finds a berth in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 18 Mar 2016
Clooney, Allen, Roberts, Foster, Crowe and Gosling look set for the Croisette.
New company puts women first
by Richard Mowe - 05 Mar 2016
Binoche and Chastain lead the way.
Mustang on a roll at the Césars
by Richard Mowe - 26 Feb 2016
Diversity name of the game in French awards.
Mad Max director to be Cannes President
by Richard Mowe - 02 Feb 2016
Miller heads jury for 69th edition.
Nominations for French Oscars announced
by Richard Mowe - 27 Jan 2016
Depardieu, Huppert and Deneuve in contention for Césars.
Film-makers put first foot forward
by Richard Mowe - 22 Jan 2016
Lanners and Lindon appear at Festival to celebrate new directors.
Portrait of the artists
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jan 2016
Details of film about Cézanne and Zola revealed at 18th Rendezvous with French Cinema.
The January sales are on - for French cinema
by Richard Mowe - 15 Jan 2016
Gala opening for Rendezvous in Paris.
Emma on jury duty in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 13 Sep 2015
Opening film tribute to Pascal Chaumeil.
99 Homes takes top prize in Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 13 Sep 2015
Tangerine and Krisha also among winners.
Pattinson misses Deauville date
by Richard Mowe - 06 Sep 2015
Life star pulls out at last minute.
Deauville prize for rising Hollywood talent
by Richard Mowe - 24 Aug 2015
Festival reveals line-up and tributes to Reeves and Bloom.
Right Now, Wrong Then a double winner at Locarno
by Richard Mowe - 15 Aug 2015
Hong Sang-soo romance takes Golden Leopard and acting gong.
Norton and Streep rock Locarno
by Richard Mowe - 06 Aug 2015
Fight Club star honoured at start of festival.
Brolin at the double in Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 03 Aug 2015
Josh stars in opening and closing films
Grand amour for British cinema
by Richard Mowe - 27 Jul 2015
French festival to welcome Rochefort, Lewis and Kureshi.
“Rock star” Streep to open Locarno
by Richard Mowe - 15 Jul 2015
Norton, Garcia and Cimino to receive honours.
Bob climbs to the top of the trees
by Richard Mowe - 11 Jul 2015
Docu-drama wins Crystal award at Karlovy Vary.
Box delivers a winning punch
by Richard Mowe - 11 Jul 2015
Romanian film wows critics.
Fifty shades of Czech
by Richard Mowe - 09 Jul 2015
Jamie Dornan to star in war drama Anthropoid.
45 Years makes shortlist for Lux prize
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jul 2015
British film one of 10 vying for European Parliament award.
In top Gere for Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 22 Jun 2015
American Gigolo icon to receive career honour.
Accent on youth in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 02 Jun 2015
Festival unveils 50th anniversary bumper programme.
Audiard nabs Cannes Palme d’Or
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2015
Dheepan opens eyes to troubles of the world.
Rams takes top prize in Un Certain Regard
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2015
The High Sun and Journey To The Shore also celebrated.
Critics pick their winners in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 23 May 2015
Hungary, India and Argentina lead the way.
Serpent scores in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 22 May 2015
Prizes awarded in run-up to closing weekend.
Canine cuts it in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 22 May 2015
Arabian Nights star takes Palm Dog.
The Coens start Cannes jury duty
by Richard Mowe - 13 May 2015
Looking at how to choose the winners.
Honorary Cannes Palme for Agnès Varda
by Richard Mowe - 13 May 2015
Veteran director with “global impact”.
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