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Amira takes jury helm in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 31 Jul 2026
Irish “sentimental love letter” to cinema will open festival
Fruit Gathering and The Guest take top prizes in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 11 Jul 2026
Juliette Binoche and Jeffrey Wright honoured in festival finale
McGregor, Branagh and Vachon bound for Edinburgh
by Richard Mowe - 02 Jul 2026
Film festival launches 79th programme of premieres and encounters
Keitel, Hoffman and Binoche take the waters in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 24 Jun 2026
Czech festival also adds Bacon, Sedgwick and Wright to guest roster
Back to the future at 60th Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 10 Jun 2026
Czech festival to welcome Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg
Cavalier vies with fresh talents in Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 14 Apr 2026
New and established names provide an eclectic mix in Cannes
Cannes prepares to unleash the deluge
by Richard Mowe - 09 Apr 2026
Almodóvar, Farhadi, Soderbergh, Sachs and Mungui headline Frémaux’s bumper crop
Stars and stripes flutters over the Césars
by Richard Mowe - 27 Feb 2026
Carrey, Linklater and Anderson scoop awards in Paris
Linklater on the crest of a César wave
by Richard Mowe - 28 Jan 2026
Ten nods for Nouvelle Vague, with Moll and Demoustier close behind
Ozon and Linklater light up the Lumières
by Richard Mowe - 19 Jan 2026
France’s foreign press bestow acting gongs on Drucker and Voisin
France enters the awards frenzy
by Richard Mowe - 13 Jan 2026
Lumière contenders revealed as the Césars wait in the wings
Dragonfly takes top prize at Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 05 Oct 2025
Daisy-May Hudson named Talent of Tomorrow for debut fiction feature Lollipop
Final exit for a screen diva
by Richard Mowe - 24 Sep 2025
Claudia Cardinale, the dreamer, dies at the age of 87
Kristin to reign supreme over Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 02 Sep 2025
Franco-British star delivers family saga directorial debut
Eva’s journey.. from Edinburgh attic to centre stage
by Richard Mowe - 15 Aug 2025
EIFF's opening star on rite of passage and feeling the warmth
Home win for Czech documentary by Miro Remo
by Richard Mowe - 13 Jul 2025
Karlovy Vary announces awards roll call and gives tribute to Stellan Skarsgård
'I want to avoid toxic sets'
by Richard Mowe - 07 Jul 2025
Materialists star Dakota Johnson on healthy working and a surprising dream role
Douglas decides to take it easy
by Richard Mowe - 05 Jul 2025
Legend on health battles, preserving democracy and the truth about acting
Krieps and Sarsgaard take the honours at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 05 Jul 2025
Opening night goes with a bang - and a touch of sadness
Skarsgård, Krieps and Sarsgaard to receive Karlovy Vary accolades
by Richard Mowe - 25 Jun 2025
Dakota Johnson and Camille Cottin boost bumper guest list
Douglas takes Cuckoo’s Nest to Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 12 Jun 2025
Celebrations to mark film’s 50th anniversary with gala screening
Pushing boundaries in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 03 Jun 2025
Festival organisers unveil challenging selection of titles - and a tribute to John Garfield
Panahi scoops the Cannes Palme d’Or
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2025
Trier’s Sentimental Value awarded the Grand Prix
Chilean director takes top award in Un Certain Regard
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2025
Palestinian brothers share best director accolade in Cannes ceremony
A Useful Ghost spirits away Critics' Week top prize
by Richard Mowe - 22 May 2025
Cannes jury praises 'bold, free and unclassifiable work.. that bends the rules'
Cruising for a bruising as Cannes goes wild
by Richard Mowe - 15 May 2025
The latest Mission Impossible storms the Croisette with honorary Palme d’Or and red carpet adulation
De Niro’s Cannes voyage around his father
by Richard Mowe - 14 May 2025
81-year-old star ponders his own mortality
Art set to Trump the president in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 13 May 2025
Robert De Niro throws down the gauntlet as he accepts honorary Palme d’Or
Binoche suggests Depardieu downed by #MeToo
by Richard Mowe - 13 May 2025
Cannes Jury president on society’s changes … and the need for jury humility
Cannes supremo keeps powder dry on tariffs
by Richard Mowe - 12 May 2025
Why Frémaux still feels the love for American cinema
Chaplin strikes gold in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 07 May 2025
Festival to present restored classic to mark film’s centenary year
Manning Walker ready for Cannes great escape
by Richard Mowe - 29 Apr 2025
How To Have Sex director to head Un Certain Regard jury
Berry and Kidman join Cannes ranks
by Richard Mowe - 28 Apr 2025
Full Palme d'Or jury revealed, plus accolade for Nicole
Lynne Ramsay and Kirsten Stewart back on the Croisette
by Richard Mowe - 23 Apr 2025
Cannes organisers add titles to the final mix as opening night looms
Cantet and Campillo take opening slot in Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 15 Apr 2025
Act of friendship and artistic endeavour headlines a diverse Cannes selection
Childhood foray to open Cannes Critics’ Week
by Richard Mowe - 14 Apr 2025
Award-winning director Laura Wendel returns to Croisette with second feature
Linklater, Anderson, and Chomet grab Cannes limelight
by Richard Mowe - 10 Apr 2025
Dardennes, Reichardt and Trier also make cut as selection revealed
Cannes mission possible for Tom Cruise
by Richard Mowe - 08 Apr 2025
The Final Reckoning to be presented Out of Competition
Honorary Palme d’Or for De Niro the perfectionist
by Richard Mowe - 07 Apr 2025
Cannes organisers announce award for Taxi Driver veteran on opening night
Émilie Dequenne dies at 43
by Richard Mowe - 17 Mar 2025
Francophone world mourns Rosetta star who had rare cancer
Emila Pérez picks up clutch of Césars
by Richard Mowe - 28 Feb 2025
Jacques Audillard musical the big winner as The Count and Beating Hearts miss out on top gongs
President Binoche to head Cannes jury
by Richard Mowe - 04 Feb 2025
Organisers praise star with enduring 'artistic curiosity'
The Count trumps all comers in César nominations
by Richard Mowe - 29 Jan 2025
Beating Hearts, Emilia Pérez and The Marching Band all closely vie for attention
Blier - a cult creative provocateur
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jan 2025
Veteran French filmmaker dies at the age of 85
Emilia Pérez’s winning streak continues at Lumière Awards
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jan 2025
Holy Cow and Souleymane also rewarded by France’s foreign press corps
French cinema hits the high notes
by Richard Mowe - 12 Jan 2025
Rendez-vous opens in Paris with a boost at the box office
September Says takes top prize in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 06 Oct 2024
First film by Ariane Labed woos the jury at France’s celebration of British and Irish film
Michel Blanc - a journey from cult comedy to drama
by Richard Mowe - 04 Oct 2024
French cinema mourns a 'star' who was modest to a fault
Why Irish eyes are smiling in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 04 Oct 2024
Festival gives pride of place to the Emerald Isle in change of emphasis
In The Summers shines at Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 15 Sep 2024
Top prize for debut feature at 50th edition
Douglas returns to his 'special place'
by Richard Mowe - 07 Sep 2024
Hollywood veteran honoured at Deauville’s 50th anniversary celebration
Remembering Tachella, devoted disciple of The Seventh Art
by Richard Mowe - 31 Aug 2024
Oscar-nominated veteran filmmaker of Cousin, Cousine fame dies at 98
Cousins scoops top prize at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jul 2024
Honour for portrait of the artist 'Willie' Barns-Graham at Czech festival
Cousins and Swinton take a bow at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 01 Jun 2024
World premiere of documentary about pioneering woman artist
Shaking Sean Baker lifts the Palme d’Or
by Richard Mowe - 25 May 2024
Sex work comedy Anora triumphs in Cannes with rewards for India, Iran and Mexican drug cartel musical
Black Dog pounces on Un Certain Regard top accolade
by Richard Mowe - 25 May 2024
Jury prize and acting award for asylum-seeker tale The Story of Souleymane
Top Cannes award for 'daring' This Life Of Mine
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2024
Kodi from Dog On Trial scoops the canine gong as first prizes announced
Meryl crowned Queen of the Croisette
by Richard Mowe - 14 May 2024
Honorary Palme for Hollywood royalty as Cannes crowds and first nighters go wild for Streep
Gerwig living the dream in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 14 May 2024
#MeToo, strikes, sitting in judgment and Donald Trump.. Barbie director and her jury take stock of the task head
Cannes femmes in the eye of the storm
by Richard Mowe - 14 May 2024
Riviera #MeToo clouds gather as festival launches with Streep, Gerwig and Arnold to the fore
Actress on Cannes #MeToo barricades
by Richard Mowe - 07 May 2024
Judith Godrèche's short film highlights victims of industry insider sexual abuse
Omar Sy, Lily Gladstone and Eva Green join Gerwig’s jury
by Richard Mowe - 29 Apr 2024
22 titles in contention for Cannes Palme d’Or and other prizes
Director who championed the underdog
by Richard Mowe - 25 Apr 2024
French cinema mourns death of Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet at 63
Cannes organisers complete the line-up
by Richard Mowe - 22 Apr 2024
New films by Hazanavicius, Stone, and Rasoulof join the throng
Many lives of Abel Gance’s Napoleon
by Richard Mowe - 19 Apr 2024
Epic silent film restored for a 'new' version in Cannes Classics
Sophie Fillières' final film to open Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 16 Apr 2024
Agnès Jaoui escapes to the Highlands in filmmaker's fond farewell
Cannes Critics’ Week to open with Ghost Trail
by Richard Mowe - 15 Apr 2024
Record number of contenders vie for space in the selection
Coppola, Arnold, Cronenberg hope to make bumper Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 11 Apr 2024
Thierry Frémaux announces the return of the Festival’s big guns for 77th edition
Costner and Lucas ride out at Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 09 Apr 2024
Stars return for world premiere and a Golden Palm, while Andrea Arnold also to receive honour
King of the absurd to open Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 03 Apr 2024
Quentin Dupieux ready to rock the Croisette with a starry comedy
Latest Mad Max instalment races to Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 21 Mar 2024
George Miller 'thrilled' to be back on the Croisette with Furiosa
'President' Dolan returns to Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 29 Feb 2024
Director 'humbled and honoured' to head Un Certain Regard jury
Anatomy cleans up at the Césars
by Richard Mowe - 24 Feb 2024
Oppenheimer’s Nolan pays tribute to France’s love for cinema
Triet pipped at the post in number of César nominations
by Richard Mowe - 24 Jan 2024
The Animal Kingdom beats Anatomy Of A Fall, with The Goldman Case in strong contention
Triet and Harari win big at the Lumières
by Richard Mowe - 23 Jan 2024
Goldman’s Arieh Worthalter named best actor
French shine spotlight on Nolan
by Richard Mowe - 19 Jan 2024
Honorary César to be awarded to Oppenheimer director
Poupaud to receive a career gong in Paris
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jan 2024
Actor who made debut at 10, hailed for 'international reputation'
France bangs the big drum for 2024
by Richard Mowe - 04 Dec 2023
January cinema rendez-vous to open with world premiere of Auction
Critic with insatiable thirst for all kinds of cinema
by Richard Mowe - 14 Nov 2023
French doyen Michel Ciment dies at 85 but his influence will linger on
Opener Jessica takes two prizes in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 01 Oct 2023
Jury names Sacha Polak’s Silver Haze as Best Film
It’s time to party in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 31 Aug 2023
Black comedy chosen to open British film festival in France
Dinard puts focus on Carol Morley
by Richard Mowe - 16 Aug 2023
British festival celebrates director’s talents with quartet of titles
Blaga's Lessons takes top prize at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 08 Jul 2023
President’s Award for Robin Wright for career achievement
Crowe's gig night as he picks up gong
by Richard Mowe - 30 Jun 2023
Gladiator star wows the Karlovy Vary crowds in opening concert blast under thundery skies
Crowe singing for his supper in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 26 Jun 2023
Robin Wright and Christine Vachon join stellar throng for Festival tributes
McGregor family gathering in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 14 Jun 2023
Scot joins daughter and Swedish star Alicia Vikander for opening salvo
Karlovy Vary deluged with film offers
by Richard Mowe - 30 May 2023
Czech festival makes selection from 2000 submissions
Femme power to the fore in Cannes Palme d’Or winner
by Richard Mowe - 28 May 2023
Justine Triet becomes only the third woman to receive the top prize
Big pat for collie in Palm Dog awards
by Richard Mowe - 27 May 2023
'Highly competitive year' for canines in Cannes
Loach last but not least in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 27 May 2023
Director vies for Festival’s top prize for third time
Top prize for UK's Manning Walker in Directors' Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 26 May 2023
Jury bestows honours on four first films as Cannes starts to wind down
Tiger Stripes roars to success
by Richard Mowe - 25 May 2023
First of Cannes prizes announced in Critics’ Week section for first or second features
Indiana bows out on a wave of emotion
by Richard Mowe - 19 May 2023
Harrison Ford gets all emotional at Cannes red carpet première plus an honorary Palme
Depp feels the love in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 17 May 2023
Controversial star can do no wrong with his French fans
Ruben takes sideways swipe at the Oscars
by Richard Mowe - 16 May 2023
Cannes jury president prefers his Palme d’Ors any day
Cannes supremo in the line of fire
by Richard Mowe - 15 May 2023
Frémaux on tickets, strikes, protests, Östlund and Haenel
French actress bows out in protest at predators
by Richard Mowe - 10 May 2023
Adèle Haenel blasts industry’s complacency
Mirren, Ullmann and Jarmusch in Cannes Classics
by Richard Mowe - 05 May 2023
Godard tribute to include his final film as Thelma & Louise ride again
Honorary Palme for Michael Douglas
by Richard Mowe - 03 May 2023
Cannes Film Festival honours star and screens new documentary
Sean Penn thriller joins the Cannes throng
by Richard Mowe - 25 Apr 2023
Pace hots up as 14 new titles added to official line-up
Pixar animation to close Cannes Film Festival
by Richard Mowe - 19 Apr 2023
World premiere of Elemental inspired by director’s New York childhood
Gondry back in Cannes fray after eight years
by Richard Mowe - 18 Apr 2023
Directors’ Fortnight unveils diverse line-up for 55th edition
Cannes Critics’ Week reveals Competition titles
by Richard Mowe - 17 Apr 2023
Brazil, Malaysia, South Korea and Serbia among countries vying for glory
Anderson, Loach and Wenders in Cannes line-up
by Richard Mowe - 13 Apr 2023
Festival promises '“a renewal' for 76th edition
Almodóvar takes short cut Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 12 Apr 2023
Director, Hawke and Pascal to attend premiere of bitesize Western
Extra glory for Yeoh in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 06 Apr 2023
Women in Motion award for Best Actress Oscar winner
Maïwenn’s costume epic to open Cannes Film Festival
by Richard Mowe - 05 Apr 2023
Depp returns to the scene as French royalty
Ford’s date with destiny in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 03 Apr 2023
Fifth in Indiana franchise to receive world premiere at festival
Scorsese back in Cannes action
by Richard Mowe - 31 Mar 2023
Killers Of The Flower Moon cast DiCaprio, De Niro and Lily Gladstone to join festival
Hotting up in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 30 Mar 2023
Images revealed for Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week
Östlund to head Cannes jury
by Richard Mowe - 28 Feb 2023
Triangle of Sadness director returns to Croisette after Palme d’Or win
Moll scoops the pick of the Césars
by Richard Mowe - 25 Feb 2023
Brad Pitt makes surprise appearance for Fincher honour
Garrel and Moll top César nominations
by Richard Mowe - 25 Jan 2023
France unveils contenders for Gallic answer to Oscars
Crime seems to pay for Ozon
by Richard Mowe - 12 Jan 2023
Stagey murder mystery opens Paris Rendez-vous with French Cinema
Ozon crime caper to open Rendez-Vous
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jan 2023
Buyers and journalists line-up for surprises and bargains in Paris
Godard - icon or destroyer of cinema?
by Richard Mowe - 13 Sep 2022
New Wave pioneer and eternal protester dies at 91
Swimming with glory at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 09 Jul 2022
Top award for Iran’s Summer Of Hope amid plethora of prizes
Fireworks herald return of Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 02 Jul 2022
Czech festival back in business with a fanfare and a flourish
KVIFF rebuffs Ukrainian protest
by Richard Mowe - 28 Jun 2022
Karlovy Vary organisers defend inclusion of film, which is 'critical of Russian regime'
Karlovy Vary honours for Rush and Del Toro
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jun 2022
Czech festival gears up for premieres and surprises
Cannes joy for Triangle Of Sadness
by Richard Mowe - 28 May 2022
Östlund takes second Palme d'Or, with Dhont and Denis among prizes
Cannes prizes keep on coming
by Richard Mowe - 28 May 2022
The Worst Ones takes top honours in Un Certain Regard
War Pony poodle scoops Palm Dog Award
by Richard Mowe - 27 May 2022
Cannes honours rolled out for four legged performances
All shook up at Elvis debut in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 26 May 2022
Luhrmann praises 'bravery' of his cast and crew
Critics’ Week prizes for The Pack and Aftersun
by Richard Mowe - 25 May 2022
Roll-out starts of this year’s Cannes big hitters
Smoke protest on Cannes red carpet
by Richard Mowe - 22 May 2022
Women unfurl banner ahead of Holy Spider screening
Naked Ukraine protest on Cannes red carpet
by Richard Mowe - 20 May 2022
'Stop raping us' message to Russia from female activist
Lindon restores his virginity in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 17 May 2022
Jury president on judging, respect, and being a child again
Seydoux to star as the new Emmanuelle
by Richard Mowe - 17 May 2022
Erotic Seventies hit to be remade by top woman director
Forest Whitaker honoured with Palme d’Or
by Richard Mowe - 05 May 2022
Bird actor returns to Festival which changed his life
Eustache tribute in Cannes Classics
by Richard Mowe - 02 May 2022
Lebrun and Léaud to attend special screening
Golino seeks filmmaking discoveries
by Richard Mowe - 27 Apr 2022
Italian actress heads Cannes Un Certain Regard jury
Lindon heads Cannes Competition Jury
by Richard Mowe - 26 Apr 2022
Trier, Trinca, Hall, Nichols and Farhadi in the ranks
Omar Sy stars on the front line in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 26 Apr 2022
First World War epic to open Un Certain Regard
Paradiso’s charmer takes his leave
by Richard Mowe - 25 Apr 2022
Tributes flood in after death of Jacques Perrin
Julianne Moore in Critics’ Week opener
by Richard Mowe - 20 Apr 2022
Prime places for first features in Cannes sidebar
Femmes to the fore in Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 19 Apr 2022
Winocour, Ernaux, and Hansen-Løve lead the throng in Cannes
Italian filmmaker to open Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 15 Apr 2022
Music, history and magic realism on the menu for world premiere
Return of Cronenberg and Hazanavicius leads Cannes line-up
by Richard Mowe - 14 Apr 2022
Upbeat mood heralds 75th anniversary edition’s official selection
Luhrmann’s Elvis to shake up Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 05 Apr 2022
World premiere with Butler, Hanks and DeJonge in attendance
Cruise takes off at Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 01 Apr 2022
Latest Top Gun screening and star tribute at 75th Festival
The shining star of Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 11 Mar 2022
Festival’s director dies at 89
Cannes joins chorus of support for Ukraine
by Richard Mowe - 01 Mar 2022
Organisers 'denounce the attitude of Russia and its leaders'
Giannoli and Carax scoop the Césars
by Richard Mowe - 26 Feb 2022
Huppert honours Blanchett at ceremony in Paris
Balzac centre stage at Césars
by Richard Mowe - 26 Jan 2022
Aline and Annette also lead France’s top awards nominations
French actor dies in ski accident
by Richard Mowe - 19 Jan 2022
Gaspard Ulliel was face of Chanel and star of Saint Laurent
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
Venice sails on regardless
by Richard Mowe - 20 Apr 2020
Festival director rules out link with Cannes
Cannes market goes 'virtual'
by Richard Mowe - 17 Apr 2020
Online initiative launched to boost film sales during crisis
Cannes considers more options
by Richard Mowe - 15 Apr 2020
Organisers seek new formula as parallel sections cancelled
Macron scuppers Cannes plans
by Richard Mowe - 13 Apr 2020
President declares no festivals until mid-July at the earliest
Cannes vetos digital option
by Richard Mowe - 07 Apr 2020
Festival director wants to preserve the big screen experience
Consensus mounts for final Cannes decision
by Richard Mowe - 03 Apr 2020
Riviera events cancelled en masse apart from film festival
Cannes delays deadline for submissions
by Richard Mowe - 26 Mar 2020
Festival organisers at the ready for any new dates
Cannes waiting game continues
by Richard Mowe - 20 Mar 2020
Jury president Spike Lee keeps his options open after postponement
Cannes Lions postponed
by Richard Mowe - 18 Mar 2020
Festival of creativity moves dates to October
Cannes cliffhanger remains on the brink
by Richard Mowe - 14 Mar 2020
News magazine report suggests “event will not take place" as more events cancelled worldwide
Cannes admits risk of cancellation
by Richard Mowe - 11 Mar 2020
Festival president “optimistic” but concedes threat is real
Concern grows over Cannes plans
by Richard Mowe - 09 Mar 2020
New French restrictions put the squeeze on crowds
Cannes keeps coronavirus options open
by Richard Mowe - 05 Mar 2020
Festival planning continues despite crowd ban until 31 May
César honours Les Misérables and Polanski
by Richard Mowe - 29 Feb 2020
Controversial choices in French awards upset stormy ceremony
Cannes keeps a close watch on virus
by Richard Mowe - 28 Feb 2020
Assurances given on protection of film festival attendees
Polanski bows out in face of protests
by Richard Mowe - 27 Feb 2020
Director to shun César ceremony in Paris
César awards row rumbles on
by Richard Mowe - 26 Feb 2020
Reforms in the pipeline for France’s 'Oscars'
César awards furore over Polanski
by Richard Mowe - 15 Feb 2020
Academy board resign as ceremony looms
Polanski leads French César nominations
by Richard Mowe - 29 Jan 2020
Auteuil, Ardant, Dujardin and Hanael vie for acting honours
Happy to be Misérables in France
by Richard Mowe - 28 Jan 2020
Oscar nominee takes top awards in the Lumières
Huppert to bring home Queen of Scotland
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jan 2020
French star to play Mary Stuart on Edinburgh Fringe
French cinema chases the blues
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jan 2020
Binoche comedy opens Paris film event
Spike Lee to be president of Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 14 Jan 2020
BlacKkKlansman director heads competition jury
Binoche to open French film jamboree
by Richard Mowe - 08 Jan 2020
Paris rolls out the red carpet - despite the strikes
On the road to a win at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jul 2019
Bulgarian-Greek comedy takes the honours.
Clarkson receives Crystal Globe
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jul 2019
Indie film is "the blood, heart and soul of our industry," says star
Hot air blast at film festivals
by Richard Mowe - 01 Jul 2019
Director slams lack of green credentials
Europe’s finest compete for prize
by Richard Mowe - 01 Jul 2019
Nominees announced at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Moore shares the honours in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 29 Jun 2019
Crystal Globe for star of After The Wedding
Julianne Moore to receive Karlovy Vary Crystal Globe
by Richard Mowe - 11 Jun 2019
Red carpet welcome for Affleck, Clarkson and Crudup
Ten world premières in prospect for Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 28 May 2019
Programme plans unveiled for Competition and East Meets West
Parasite takes Cannes Palme d’Or
by Richard Mowe - 25 May 2019
Dardennes, Banderas and Sciamma among other winners
Brazil takes top honour
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2019
Cannes Un Certain Regard sidebar reveals winners
Tarantino pooch takes Palm Dog award
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2019
Tails wagging for Brandy - “a great actress.”
Animation I Lost My Body wins in Cannes Critics’ Week
by Richard Mowe - 23 May 2019
Our Mothers and Vivarium also rewarded
Cannes gives Tarantino a standing ovation
by Richard Mowe - 21 May 2019
DiCaprio, Pitt and Robbie soak up the applause
Keep silence on Tarantino première in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 20 May 2019
Director appeals to fans to avoid any spoilers for Competition entry
Countdown to Rocketman premiere
by Richard Mowe - 16 May 2019
Croisette at fever pitch as Elton John arrives for biopic
Gainsbourg and Bardem open Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 14 May 2019
Why the cinema experience has to be preserved
Heart first for president of Cannes jury
by Richard Mowe - 14 May 2019
Amores Perros director on strategy, borders and world cinema
Stallone on Cannes warpath as Rambo
by Richard Mowe - 09 May 2019
Fifth in the franchise set to bow with restored copy of original
Rithy Panh to head Camera d’Or Jury
by Richard Mowe - 07 May 2019
Cambodian director returns to Cannes
Glittering close to Cannes for Nakache and Toledano
by Richard Mowe - 06 May 2019
Cassel stars in the last screening of 72nd edition
Tarantino makes the final Cannes mix
by Richard Mowe - 02 May 2019
DiCaprio, Pitt and Robbie on red carpet for love letter to Hollywood
French acting treasure dies at 68
by Richard Mowe - 01 May 2019
Anémone - queen of comedy and drama
Cannes reveals Jury line-up
by Richard Mowe - 29 Apr 2019
Fanning, Campillo, Reichardt and Lanthimos in the ranks
Rodriguez, Pattinson, Dafoe in Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 23 Apr 2019
New director at Cannes reveals 'bold new talents'
Poots and Eisenberg head Cannes Critics’ Week
by Richard Mowe - 23 Apr 2019
Seven titles compete for jury prizes
Cannes Un Certain Regard delivers diversity
by Richard Mowe - 19 Apr 2019
Women directors to the fore in selection
Malick, Almodóvar and Loach head for Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 18 Apr 2019
Women to the fore in official selection
Delon to receive Cannes tribute award
by Richard Mowe - 18 Apr 2019
Honorary Palme d’Or for acting legend
Varda still shines her light on Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 15 Apr 2019
Film-maker’s image provides backdrop to Festival
Jarmusch and zombies to open Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 11 Apr 2019
First feature to be announced in Palme d’Or race
Rocketman set for Cannes debut?
by Richard Mowe - 09 Apr 2019
Omens look promising for Elton John biopic
Cannes Critics’ Week names jury president
by Richard Mowe - 09 Apr 2019
Birds Of Passage director at the helm for 58th edition
Denis down to Earth in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 05 Apr 2019
High Life director heads short film jury
Dujardin back in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 04 Apr 2019
The Artist stars in Quentin Dupieux's Directors’ Fortnight opener
Labaki to take up Cannes jury duties
by Richard Mowe - 26 Mar 2019
Capernaum director in charge of Un Certain Regard
Mexican director to head Cannes jury
by Richard Mowe - 27 Feb 2019
Iñárritu “humbled and delighted” by appointment
French honour for Redford’s American in Paris
by Richard Mowe - 22 Feb 2019
César awards for domestic violence drama and Audiard’s Western
Return to Cannes for Tarantino?
by Richard Mowe - 13 Feb 2019
Contenders line up as countdown runs down to May
Audiard nabs top award - in English
by Richard Mowe - 05 Feb 2019
France’s answer to Golden Globes reveal winners
Swan song for a unique musical maestro
by Richard Mowe - 26 Jan 2019
Michel Legrand “changed the meaning of music in films”
Swimming with César nominations
by Richard Mowe - 23 Jan 2019
Comedy and drama head the French awards race
French honour for Sundance Kid
by Richard Mowe - 18 Jan 2019
Robert Redford to receive Special César award
French accent on comedy strikes gold
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jan 2019
Comedies clean up at the global box office
Bertolucci - death of a maestro
by Richard Mowe - 26 Nov 2018
An epic Oscar-laden career with the personal touch
Critics' accolade for “a complex comedy”
by Richard Mowe - 07 Jul 2018
Karlovy Vary awards announced as Pattinson breezes in
Prize prospect for Europe’s filmmakers
by Richard Mowe - 02 Jul 2018
Ten titles announced in Karlovy Vary for Lux competition
Don Quixote takes a tilt at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 19 Jun 2018
Gilliam, Robbins and Paquin head final Festival guest round-up
On the road - to the Outer Hebrides
by Richard Mowe - 07 Jun 2018
EIFF world première for Lift Share in shorts showcase
Ghosts of the past in frame at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 29 May 2018
Official selection includes ten world premieres
Levinson honour in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2018
Crystal Globe for Rain Man director
Shoplifters nabs Palme d’Or in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 19 May 2018
Spike Lee, Pawlikowski, and Panahi among winners
Critics make their choices in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 19 May 2018
Burning, Girl and One Day receive recognition
Troll "love story" scoops top prize
by Richard Mowe - 18 May 2018
Cannes Un Certain Regard prizes revealed
Diamantino takes Critics’ Week prize
by Richard Mowe - 17 May 2018
First-time filmmakers impress with football satire
New Star Wars damp squib in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 16 May 2018
Lukewarm response to blockbuster premiere
Von Trier’s heaven and hell
by Richard Mowe - 15 May 2018
Cannes walk-outs at serial killer premiere
Women on the march in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 13 May 2018
Blanchett, Stewart, DuVernay, Cotillard and Hayek join red carpet call for equality
Cannes takes a stand on abuse
by Richard Mowe - 09 May 2018
Hotline opened for victims to report and seek help
Cannes’ Frémaux enters the fray
by Richard Mowe - 07 May 2018
Director schmoozes the media ahead of festival opening
Cannes Quixote battle rages on
by Richard Mowe - 02 May 2018
Festival organisers side with Gilliam
The curse of Quixote looms over Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 29 Apr 2018
Gilliam and producer fight it out in court
Forman to the fore in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 25 Apr 2018
Celebration of Oscar-lauded director
Von Trier returns to Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 19 Apr 2018
Banned director given reprieve as festival adds titles
Cannes Competition jury line-up complete
by Richard Mowe - 18 Apr 2018
Stewart, DuVernay and Seydoux on Blanchett’s panel
Cannes Quinzaine takes flight
by Richard Mowe - 17 Apr 2018
Strong Latin American presence in selection
Carey Mulligan leads Critics’ Week
by Richard Mowe - 16 Apr 2018
Cannes sidebar reveals selection
Spike Lee and Panahi head Cannes Competition
by Richard Mowe - 12 Apr 2018
Question mark hangs over Von Trier as line-up announced
Netflix turns its back on Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 11 Apr 2018
Row descends in to tit-for-tat tactics ahead of launch
Cannes kiss sets the mood for Festival
by Richard Mowe - 11 Apr 2018
Poster image revealed ahead of launch day
Cannes Netflix row simmers again
by Richard Mowe - 09 Apr 2018
Five titles under “threat" as programme launch nears
New Stars Wars enters the Cannes galaxy
by Richard Mowe - 06 Apr 2018
The young Solo revealed in latest saga by Ron Howard
Cruz and Bardem to open Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 05 Apr 2018
Everybody Knows by Farhadi in prime Competition slot
Del Toro to head Un Certain Regard jury in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 04 Apr 2018
Organisers hail 'artist who knows no boundaries'
Klein image for Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 03 Apr 2018
Celebration of strand’s 50th anniversary.
Nolan to present Kubrick classic in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 28 Mar 2018
Original version of 2001: A Space Odyssey to be shown on film
Critics protest at Cannes changes
by Richard Mowe - 28 Mar 2018
Groups lobby festival organisers with concerns
Trier takes charge of Cannes Critics’ Week jury
by Richard Mowe - 28 Mar 2018
Sevigny and Biscayart join the line-up
Meier on a mission to find best first film
by Richard Mowe - 27 Mar 2018
Swiss film-maker at the helm of Cannes Camera d’Or jury
Death of Chabrol’s muse Stéphane Audran
by Richard Mowe - 27 Mar 2018
Babette’s Feast star at home in comedy and drama
Cannes snap decision
by Richard Mowe - 23 Mar 2018
Selfies banned from red carpet
Six Césars for 120 BPM
by Richard Mowe - 03 Mar 2018
Campillo and Dupontel take top prizes at French awards
More awards for Campillo’s AIDS drama
by Richard Mowe - 06 Feb 2018
Balibar and Varda also among Lumière winners
Leconte launches smartphone film festival
by Richard Mowe - 05 Feb 2018
One-minute challenge to new talents
AIDS drama leads César nominations
by Richard Mowe - 31 Jan 2018
Nods for Campillo, Amalric, Binoche, Auteuil and Bacri
Binoche on a roll with French cinema
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jan 2018
Buoyant figures revealed at awards ceremony
Becker opens French film jamboree
by Richard Mowe - 19 Jan 2018
Gala screening of First World War drama
Paradis presides over Césars
by Richard Mowe - 12 Jan 2018
Special tribute to Jeanne Moreau at French awards
Blanchett to be president of Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 04 Jan 2018
Cate takes on jury role for 71st edition
Death of Danielle Darrieux
by Richard Mowe - 19 Oct 2017
Favourite actress of Max Ophuls and Jacques Demy
Jean Rochefort - living life at the gallop
by Richard Mowe - 10 Oct 2017
Veteran actor and Don Quixote star dies at 87.
The Rider trots off with top award at Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 10 Sep 2017
Menashe and A Ghost Story among winners
Hazanavicius’s amour for American cinema
by Richard Mowe - 02 Sep 2017
The Artist director heads up Deauville jury
Harrelson and Pattinson head for Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 22 Aug 2017
Organisers announce Competition celebration of US film
Death of Jeanne Moreau at 89
by Richard Mowe - 31 Jul 2017
French icon who worked with all the greats
Czech film takes top prize at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 08 Jul 2017
Home grown talent triumphs with Crystal Globe
Weird is a winner in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 08 Jul 2017
Critics make choices in Festival finale.
Karlovy Vary rewards Laverty and Loach
by Richard Mowe - 05 Jul 2017
Filmmakers receive Crystal Globes for “outstanding work”
Europe’s finest vie for top prize
by Richard Mowe - 03 Jul 2017
Lux nominees revealed in Karlovy Vary
Demons are forever in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 01 Jul 2017
Awards for Affeck, Thurman and Howard
Kidman hailed the Queen of Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 28 May 2017
Palme d’Or for Swedish satire The Square.
Iran tops Cannes Un Certain Regard
by Richard Mowe - 28 May 2017
FIPRESCI jury also unveils Cannes winners.
The Rider gallops to a Cannes award
by Richard Mowe - 26 May 2017
Directors’ Fortnight announces winners.
Bruno wins Palm Dog paws down
by Richard Mowe - 26 May 2017
Jury announces canine winners in Cannes.
Accolades for Cannes new talent
by Richard Mowe - 25 May 2017
Critics’ Week announces prize-winners.
Cannes shows solidarity for Manchester
by Richard Mowe - 23 May 2017
Festival and mayor give messages of support
Netflix screening hit by fault
by Richard Mowe - 19 May 2017
Swinton and Bong keep their cool.
Almodóvar roots for the big screen
by Richard Mowe - 17 May 2017
Cannes jury president weighs in to Netflix row.
Resolution for Cannes row over Netflix
by Richard Mowe - 10 May 2017
Festival to introduce new rules to preserve cinema.
Play it again Cannes!
by Richard Mowe - 03 May 2017
Classics to the fore for Festival’s 70th.
Polanski back on Cannes red carpet
by Richard Mowe - 28 Apr 2017
Director among late signings for festival.
Smith, Chastain and Sorrentino join Cannes jury
by Richard Mowe - 25 Apr 2017
Almodóvar finalises his colleagues for duty.
Critics offer top picks for Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 21 Apr 2017
La Semaine de la Critique reveals line-up.
Binoche and Depardieu open Cannes Quinzaine
by Richard Mowe - 20 Apr 2017
Directors’ Fortnight unveiled.
Cannes announces 70th edition line-up
by Richard Mowe - 13 Apr 2017
Kidman, Farrell, Pattinson and Moore for red carpet.
Cannes countdown hots up
by Richard Mowe - 12 Apr 2017
Besson, Coppola, Haneke waiting in the wings.
Cannes jury duty for Sandrine
by Richard Mowe - 11 Apr 2017
Award for best first film in the festival.
Cannes Critics’ Week sealed with a kiss
by Richard Mowe - 05 Apr 2017
Sidebar section unveils poster image
Cannes unveils poster for 70th edition
by Richard Mowe - 29 Mar 2017
Claudia Cardinale takes twirl for platinum anniversary.
Bellucci in Cannes spotlight
by Richard Mowe - 21 Mar 2017
Actress to open and close 70th edition.
Huppert, Dolan and Daniel Blake score at Césars
by Richard Mowe - 25 Feb 2017
First film Divines takes three awards
More honours for Elle
by Richard Mowe - 31 Jan 2017
Three new prizes in Lumière Awards.
Almodóvar named Cannes jury president
by Richard Mowe - 31 Jan 2017
Spaniard “overwhelmed” by invitation for 70th edition.
Elle and Frantz battle for Césars
by Richard Mowe - 25 Jan 2017
Huppert, Niney and Cotillard in the frame.
Polanski opts out of French Oscars
by Richard Mowe - 24 Jan 2017
Feminist protest “saddens” director.
French cinema takes rare nosedive
by Richard Mowe - 14 Jan 2017
Admissions dip below 50 million for first time in 10 years.
Global treasure trove of French films
by Richard Mowe - 14 Jan 2017
Online festival homage to Françoise Dorléac.
Dalida opens French film jamboree
by Richard Mowe - 13 Jan 2017
Special honour for Huppert.
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”.
Sabine becomes Madame President
by Richard Mowe - 05 May 2015
Cannes Camera d’Or jury named.
Saving the planet in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 30 Apr 2015
Closing title from Penguins director.
Cannes honours documentary tradition
by Richard Mowe - 29 Apr 2015
New prize established across all sections.
Jubilee celebrations at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 28 Apr 2015
Czech festival gets ready for landmark anniversary.
Action as Irons and Tornatore shoot in Scotland
by Richard Mowe - 27 Apr 2015
Location filming in Edinburgh.
Last crop of Cannes contenders
by Richard Mowe - 23 Apr 2015
Nicloux, Noé, Franco and Mendoza join the throng.
Marceau, Miller and Gyllenhaal on Cannes jury
by Richard Mowe - 22 Apr 2015
Coens find their seven colleagues.
Final Cannes cut from Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 21 Apr 2015
Saulnier, Garrel, Desplechin, Van Dormael, Ayouch make the mix.
Desplechin finds a berth in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 20 Apr 2015
Titles buzz at Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week.
Woody, Moretti, Van Sant and Haynes return to Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 16 Apr 2015
Festival unveils its diverse 2015 vintage
Garrel’s women come out of the shadows in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 15 Apr 2015
Directors’ Fortnight reveals opening film.
Cannes: Femme to the fore
by Richard Mowe - 13 Apr 2015
Bercot set to open the Riviera jamboree.
Cannes anticipation at fever pitch
by Richard Mowe - 12 Apr 2015
Countdown to programme launch.
Cannes face of a free-thinker
by Richard Mowe - 07 Apr 2015
Critics’ Week reveals poster image.
Mad Max set to take Cannes by storm
by Richard Mowe - 26 Mar 2015
Special screening for the latest in the saga.
Bergman – the face of Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 24 Mar 2015
Icon chosen for her “liberty and audacity.”
Lambert Wilson – mine host at Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 11 Mar 2015
Actor returns for a repeat performance.
Timbuktu scores seven Césars
by Richard Mowe - 21 Feb 2015
Now the Oscars beckon …
Sissako returns as a Cannes judge
by Richard Mowe - 17 Feb 2015
Timbuktu director signs for jury duty.
Fighting for a César
by Richard Mowe - 28 Jan 2015
Binoche, Deneuve and Cottilard in the running.
Besson’s golden touch
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jan 2015
French cinema scores record-breaking year.
Laughter in the face of adversity
by Richard Mowe - 16 Jan 2015
Paris rolls out the welcome mat at the Unifrance Rendez-vous with French Cinema.
Whiplash drums up a storm in Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 15 Sep 2014
Double prizes whammy plus a standing ovation.
Stars and Stripes in Normandy
by Richard Mowe - 06 Sep 2014
Emotional start to Deauville’s American Film Festival.
Jagger swagger for Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 02 Sep 2014
Rocker turns producer for James Brown biopic.
Kidman starrer joins Deauville roll call
by Richard Mowe - 20 Aug 2014
Brian Grazer signs for tribute list.
Lav Diaz wins Golden Leopard
by Richard Mowe - 16 Aug 2014
From What is Before is Locarno's long-haul winner.
Deauville tribute to Williams
by Richard Mowe - 13 Aug 2014
Star was a friend of the Festival over the years.
Polanksi bows to "pressures"
by Richard Mowe - 12 Aug 2014
Locarno Film Festival visit cancelled.
Griffith and Léaud under the stars
by Richard Mowe - 07 Aug 2014
Locarno’s Piazza Grande sets festival off to a glittering start.
Polanski to receive Locarno honour
by Richard Mowe - 29 Jul 2014
Oscar winner to support young film-makers.
Ferrell and Chastain head for Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 24 Jul 2014
Appetiser for France’s American Film Festival.
Binoche and Farrow - Locarno's star attractions
by Richard Mowe - 16 Jul 2014
Complete line-up unveiled for Swiss festival.
Luc Besson's Lucy to open Locarno
by Richard Mowe - 15 Jul 2014
Scarlett Johansson stars as kick-ass drugs mule
Corn Island triumphs at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 12 Jul 2014
Palfi and Fanning also among winners.
Accent on youth for European award
by Richard Mowe - 08 Jul 2014
Contenders revealed for LUX film prize
Storyteller Gibson sparkles with crystal
by Richard Mowe - 05 Jul 2014
Karlovy Vary honours controversial star.
Gibson checks out the Czechs
by Richard Mowe - 24 Jun 2014
Special honour at Karlovy Vary
Man versus Nature at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 03 Jun 2014
Czech festival unveils line-up.
Winter Sleep wins Cannes Palme d'Or
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2014
Acting honours for Moore and Spall
White God's canine revolution
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2014
Revolt of dogs wins Un Certain Regard.
Mundruczó's puppy power
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2014
White God wins Cannes Palm Dog.
The critics make their choices
by Richard Mowe - 23 May 2014
Cannes welcomes more award winners.
Cannes Critics' Week accolades
by Richard Mowe - 22 May 2014
Reality is a common theme.
Cannes: Ferrara to be sued
by Richard Mowe - 20 May 2014
Lawyers instructed to seek damages.
The monster at large
by Richard Mowe - 18 May 2014
Depardieu lets it all hang out.
Campion lambasts sexism
by Richard Mowe - 14 May 2014
Females to the fore on Cannes jury.
Cannes to close in a blaze of gunfire
by Richard Mowe - 13 May 2014
Sergio Leone classic to end Festival.
Ferrara brings debauchery to the Croisette
by Richard Mowe - 07 May 2014
Special Cannes slot for Depardieu and Bisset.
A right royal rumpus in Monaco
by Richard Mowe - 07 May 2014
Monaco family to boycott Cannes opening film
Sophia takes centre stage as a Cannes Classic
by Richard Mowe - 30 Apr 2014
A rich programme of restorations in prospect.
Deneuve lands Cannes' late slot
by Richard Mowe - 30 Apr 2014
Six additions to line-up.
Fall from Grace?
by Richard Mowe - 29 Apr 2014
Row simmers on over Cannes opening film.
Campion's cohorts
by Richard Mowe - 28 Apr 2014
Cannes competition jury announced.
Boorman returns to the Cannes fray
by Richard Mowe - 22 Apr 2014
Directors' Fortnight sets out its stall.
Cannes: Critics make their choice
by Richard Mowe - 21 Apr 2014
Seven titles in contest.
Cannes: the waiting game is over
by Richard Mowe - 17 Apr 2014
Fremaux launches the official selection.
Mastroianni stars on Cannes poster
by Richard Mowe - 15 Apr 2014
Organisers reveal the face of 2014
Cannes gets in the party mood
by Richard Mowe - 11 Apr 2014
Opening title chosen for Un Certain Regard.
Cannes countdown
by Richard Mowe - 08 Apr 2014
Who will be among the chosen for this year’s Riviera jamboree?
Tornatore to shoot in Scotland
by Richard Mowe - 08 Mar 2014
Director's work to feature in upcoming Italian Film Festival.
William the conqueror
by Richard Mowe - 01 Mar 2014
Theatre actor Guillaume Gallienne takes top award at France's Césars for Me, Myself And Mum.
Elections oust the Palme D'Or
by Richard Mowe - 10 Feb 2014
Prize ceremony moves forward a day.
César nominations announced
by Richard Mowe - 31 Jan 2014
Me, Myself And Mum, Blue Is The Warmest Colour and Venus In Fur lead the running.
A double victory for Ryan
by Richard Mowe - 08 Sep 2013
First time director scores in Deauville.
Jean-Pierre Jeunet's latest to close San Sebastian
by Richard Mowe - 22 Aug 2013
Atom Egoyan, Jasmila Žbanić and Götz Spielmann also join line-up
Clark gets his skates on
by Richard Mowe - 21 Aug 2013
Deauville celebrates the director of Kids
Locarno in love with Casanova
by Richard Mowe - 18 Aug 2013
Spanish film Story Of My Death scores festival first.
Locarno gets fired up by the Wicker Man's Final Cut
by Richard Mowe - 26 Jul 2013
Film will be part of tribute to Christopher Lee.
Honours for Hungary
by Richard Mowe - 07 Jul 2013
Karlovy Vary bestows its top awards.
Critics heap praise on Shame
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jul 2013
Karlovy Vary announces first accolades.
LUX Prize official selection unveiled
by Richard Mowe - 01 Jul 2013
Clio Barnard's Selfish Giant on shortlist.
Travolta clear as crystal - in Czech
by Richard Mowe - 28 Jun 2013
Star receives lifetime achievement award.
Palme Bleu
by Richard Mowe - 26 May 2013
Blue Is The Warmest Colour wins Cannes Palme d'Or
Blue is a winning colour
by Richard Mowe - 25 May 2013
Abdellatif Kechiche is the critics' favourite.
Needle wins Cinéfondation award
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2013
Anahita Ghazvinizadeh's short wins Cannes accolade
Bling sting at Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2013
Thieves strike again at festival
Italian thriller wins Cannes Critics’ Week
by Richard Mowe - 23 May 2013
Salvo takes the prize.
Canet’s American Dream
by Richard Mowe - 20 May 2013
Behind the scenes of Blood Ties.
Feline groovy
by Richard Mowe - 19 May 2013
Coens at Cannes reveal how cat saved the day for Inside Llewyn Davis.
Catch the thief - if you cannes
by Richard Mowe - 18 May 2013
Jewel thieves target festival.
Spielberg turns the tables
by Richard Mowe - 15 May 2013
Head of the Cannes jury, Ang Lee, Nicole Kidman & Lynne Ramsay on the task ahead.
Making a great Gatsby
by Richard Mowe - 15 May 2013
Baz Luhrmann and Leonardo DiCaprio on trying to be faithful to Fitzgerald.
On the heritage trail with Cannes Classics
by Richard Mowe - 30 Apr 2013
We look forward to what's coming back.
Triple Vision at close of Critics' Week
by Richard Mowe - 30 Apr 2013
Jean-Luc Godard, Peter Greenaway and Edgar Pêra to explore 3D at Cannes.
Kidman glitters on Spielberg’s Cannes Jury
by Richard Mowe - 24 Apr 2013
Full Spielberg team announced.
Kim Novak back in the limelight
by Richard Mowe - 23 Apr 2013
Iconic star to introduce restored Vertigo in Cannes.
Gore and grins on a budget
by Richard Mowe - 23 Apr 2013
Cannes Directors' Fortnight reveals line-up.
The critics' choice for Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 22 Apr 2013
Semaine de la Critique selection unveiled.
Sci-fi to open Directors' Fornight
by Richard Mowe - 20 Apr 2013
The Congress heads for Cannes.
Coens in the Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 18 Apr 2013
We look at the films set to compete on the Croisette this year.
Zulu to close Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 13 Apr 2013
Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker thriller will end 66th edition.
Audrey Tautou to host at Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 10 Apr 2013
Amélie actress will preside over festival's opening and closing ceremonies.
Great Gatsby to open Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 16 Mar 2013
Baz Luhrmann's film to get motor running on 66th edition.
Amour conquers all at Césars
by Richard Mowe - 23 Feb 2013
Michael Haneke's film triumphs at French Oscars
France's top dollar stars
by Richard Mowe - 19 Feb 2013
Dany Boon, Gérard Depardieu and Catherine Frot head earnings list.
César nominations announced
by Richard Mowe - 25 Jan 2013
Camille Rewinds takes the lead.
Michel Hazanavicius to adapt The Search
by Richard Mowe - 20 Jan 2013
Exclusive! New project for the director of The Artist.
Love wins out at the Lumières
by Richard Mowe - 19 Jan 2013
Richard Mowe in Paris on France's answer to the Golden Globes
French cinema - the sales are on
by Richard Mowe, reporting from Paris - 17 Jan 2013
We find out which films are proving a hit at Unifrance's Rendez-vous with French Cinema
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