Cannes Film Festival

May 27, 2024 12:53 PM

Exotic dancer drama ‘Anora’ wins Cannes Film Festival’s top prize

"Anora," a darkly funny and touching drama about a young exotic dancer who becomes involved with a Russian oligarch's son, won the Cannes Film Festival's top prize, the Palme d'Or, on Saturday (May 25). The film by U.S. director Sean Baker beat the 21 other films in the competition line-up, including entries by established directors like Francis Ford Coppola and David Cronenberg. "Anora" continues a streak of sex worker-focused films by Baker, including the 2021 Cannes entry "Red Rocket" and 2...

May 27, 2024 10:26 AM

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia wins Grand Prix at Cannes, PM Modi lauds achievement

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia etched her name in the annals of cinematic history at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival as her directorial debut drama, "All We Imagine as Light," clinched the prestigious Grand Prix award. Kapadia's film became the first Indian entry in three decades and the first ever by an Indian woman director to secure a spot in the festival's main competition, let alone win the Grand Prix. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to her through a post on the so...

May 24, 2024 5:05 PM

FTII student bags ‘La Cinef’ Award at 77th Cannes Film Festival

In a historic moment for Indian cinema, "SUNFLOWERS WERE THE FIRST ONES TO KNOW," a short film directed by Chidanand Naik, a student of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), has won the prestigious Cannes' La Cinef Award for Best Short at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in France. The winner was officially announced on May 23, 2024, at the festival, where Naik received the award. The film, a production of FTII's one-year Television program, is a collaborative effort by Naik (Directio...

May 21, 2024 12:46 PM

Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal’s debut production ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ set for Cannes screening

Indian couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's debut production, "Girls Will Be Girls," is set to be screened at the prestigious 77th Cannes Film Festival. The iconic Alexandre III theatre will host the film on May 22 and 23, followed by an additional screening at the Raimu Hall on May 24. Directed by Shuchi Talati, "Girls Will Be Girls" is a compelling narrative set in a boarding school in a small Himalayan hill town in northern India. The film follows Mira, a 16-year-old girl whose journey of sel...

May 20, 2024 10:40 PM

“Even my dream was not as big as where I am standing today,” Nancy Tyagi Debuts at Cannes

Indian influencer Nancy Tyagi shines at the Cannes Film Festival with her self-made pink gown, symbolizing passion and creativity as the event wraps up. The Cannes Film Festival, one of the world's most prestigious entertainment events, annually attracts a dazzling array of celebrities and influencers from around the globe. This year, the 77th edition, which kicked off on May 14, 2024, saw several Indian influencers adding a vibrant touch to the glamorous proceedings. Among the stars gracing t...

May 16, 2024 11:37 AM

Bharat Pavilion unveiled at 77th Cannes Film Festival

In a bid to spotlight its rich cinematic heritage and promote international collaboration, India has set up a pavilion at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, currently underway against the scenic backdrop of the French Riviera. The pavilion was inaugurated on Wednesday by India’s Information and Broadcasting Secretary, Sanjay Jaju, and Ambassador to France and Monaco, Jawed Ashraf. Expressing delight at the increased number of Indian films in the official selection at Cannes, Jaju said: “The Bh...

May 14, 2024 4:31 PM

Actress Kiara Advani set to debut at 77th Cannes film festival

Actress and model Kiara Advani is making her debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year. The ‘Shershah’ star will represent India at the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women in Cinema Gala dinner, highlighting India’s increasing impact on the global film industry. This prestigious event will be hosted by Vanity Fair. The event brings together several women from around the world and recognises their contributions in the field of entertainment. Along with Kiara, actors Adhwa Fahad, Salma Abu...

Le du réalisateur Akira Kurosaw lors du tournage du film "Ran", circa 1984. (Photo by Kaku KURITA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

May 13, 2024 5:21 PM

The Cannes Film Festival honors Akira Kurosawa with 77th edition poster, celebrating the power of cinema

The official poster of the 77th Festival de Cannes was raised above the Palais des Festivals on Sunday (May 12). This year’s image is taken from Japanese filmmaker, Akira Kurosawa’s 1991 film “Rhapsody in August”. By highlighting Kurosawa's work, the festival reaffirms the conviction: cinema is a universal sanctuary, a space for expression and sharing, where our humanity and our freedom are equally written into every frame. Festival organizers said the poster serves as a testament to t...