Cannes Film Festival: News
The Cannes Festival is an annual film festival which is held in Cannes, France. It previews new films of all genres, from all around the world. It was founded in 1946 and is held annually since then, usually in May at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.
19 Mar 2025
Amazon Prime Video'Bandit Queen' OTT release: Where to stream the controversial film?
Shekhar Kapur's controversial 1994 film Bandit Queen, starring the amazing Seema Biswas, is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. But the movie has stirred outrage for the OTT giant's edited version.
13 Mar 2025
Alia BhattAlia Bhatt to debut at Cannes Film Festival 2025
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt will finally be making her debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2025, reported Times Now.
05 Mar 2025
Academy Awards'Anora' sees 144% box office surge after winning five Oscars
Sean Baker's dark romantic comedy, Anora, has witnessed a massive spike in its box office earnings after its triumph at the 97th Academy Awards.
27 Feb 2025
Akshay Kumar'Kannappa' teaser unveiled in Mumbai with Akshay Kumar, Vishnu Manchu
The much-awaited teaser of the epic film Kannappa was launched at a special media event in Mumbai.
21 Feb 2025
Anurag KashyapAnurag Kashyap says Indian theaters 'destroy' the movie-watching experience
Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has made immense contributions to independent cinema in India, recently opened up regarding the present condition of the industry.
19 Feb 2025
Akshay KumarThis is how much Prabhas, Mohanlal charged for 'Kannappa' cameos
Actor-producer Vishnu Manchu is busy promoting his upcoming mythological drama, Kannappa. The film has a number of high-profile cameos, including those by Prabhas and Mohanlal.
17 Feb 2025
Ariana GrandeZoe Saldana's BAFTA win makes her an Oscar frontrunner
The 2025 awards season is already seeing fierce competition in the Best Supporting Actress category, with Zoe Saldana and Ariana Grande emerging as leading contenders.
07 Feb 2025
Movie TrailerMalayalam film 'Vadakkan' gets India's first-ever audio trailer
The makers of Vadakkan, a Malayalam paranormal thriller film, have released India's first-ever audio trailer. The unique promotional strategy was released on social media on Thursday.
04 Feb 2025
CelebrityCannes 2025: French actor Juliette Binoche named jury president
The 78th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival has announced French actor Juliette Binoche as the President of its Jury for 2025.
31 Jan 2025
George Floyd'Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofia apologizes for racist, insensitive tweets
Karla Sofia Gascon, the Oscar-nominated star of Emilia Perez, has apologized for controversial tweets/posts she made five years ago.
20 Jan 2025
GermanyOscar-contender 'Seed of the Sacred Fig' to release in India
Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's acclaimed movie, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, will hit Indian theaters on Friday, January 24.
03 Jan 2025
Disney+ Hotstar'All We Imagine...' review: Payal Kapadia's film celebrates hope, solidarity
Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light, winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival 2024, arrived on Disney+ Hotstar on Friday.
31 Dec 2024
DoordarshanShyam Benegal's restored version of 'Manthan' to air on Doordarshan
In a fitting tribute to the late legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, India's national broadcaster Doordarshan will air a 4K restored version of his acclaimed film Manthan.
29 Dec 2024
CelebrityWhy Kani Kusruti considers herself an 'average' actor
Kani Kusruti, whose film All We Imagine As Light won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, has called herself an "average actor."
27 Dec 2024
Disney+ HotstarOTT: When, where to watch Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine...'
The critically acclaimed film All We Imagine as Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, is finally ready for its OTT premiere.
24 Dec 2024
Kulbhushan KharbandaThe year Shyam Benegal and Smita-Shabana duo shone at Cannes
In 1976, a new wave of Indian cinema was taking shape, under the visionary director Shyam Benegal. At just 42, he had already started revolutionizing the film industry with his debut feature Ankur.
23 Dec 2024
Shabana AzmiShyam Benegal, pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, dies at 90
Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, has died at the age of 90.
21 Dec 2024
Celebrity'Didn't have money'—Payal Kapadia on 'All We Imagine...'s limited release
Globally acclaimed filmmaker Payal Kapadia, who directed All We Imagine As Light, recently spoke about the struggle for a wide release in India.
13 Dec 2024
Critics Choice AwardsShabana Azmi on 'All We Imagine...'s limited release: 'System needed'
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently voiced her concerns regarding the plight of parallel cinema in India.
13 Dec 2024
Critics Choice AwardsPayal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine...' nominated for Critics Choice Awards
Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed film, All We Imagine as Light, has bagged a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.
03 Dec 2024
Academy AwardsIndia's 'All We Imagine...' bags Best International Feature at Gotham
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light has once again made India proud on the international stage by winning Best International Feature at the 2024 Gotham Awards.
25 Nov 2024
Akshay KumarVishnu Manchu-Akshay Kumar's 'Kannappa' sets release date: April 2025
Vishnu Manchu's highly-anticipated movie Kannappa now has a release date: April 25, 2025.
22 Nov 2024
Central Board of Film Certification'All We Imagine as Light' released uncut with frontal nudity
The critically acclaimed Indian film, All We Imagine as Light, was released nationwide in theaters on Friday (November 22).
19 Nov 2024
Hansal MehtaNo OTT buyers for 'All We Imagine...,' alleges Hansal Mehta
Acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta has raised alarm over OTT platforms' disinterest in buying Payal Kapadia's award-winning film, All We Imagine As Light.
11 Nov 2024
KeralaWhy 'All We Imagine...' director was tensed about Kerala release
Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light will have a wider release in India on November 22.
11 Nov 2024
GoaShekhar Kapur to begin filming 'Masoom' sequel in 2025
Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has announced that he will start shooting for the sequel of his 1983 film Masoom in early 2025.
08 Nov 2024
Kiran Rao'Sensible choice'—Payal Kapadia backs 'Laapataa Ladies' as India's Oscars pick
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia has expressed happiness over Kiran Rao's film Laapataa Ladies being selected as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars.
17 Oct 2024
ChennaiCannes-winning 'All We Imagine…' to hit Indian theaters this November!
The critically acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, will premiere in Indian theaters on November 22.
16 Oct 2024
Film Awards'All We Imagine...,' 'April' lead Asia Pacific Screen Awards nominations
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) has revealed its 2024 nominations, with two women-directed films topping the list.
09 Oct 2024
MumbaiPayal Kapadia's Cannes-winning 'All We Imagine...' to open MAMI festival
Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed film, All We Imagine As Light, will premiere at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival on October 18, reported PTI.
03 Oct 2024
Kerala'All We Imagine...' director Payal joins TIME100 Next 2024 list
Payal Kapadia, the acclaimed director of the Cannes-winner All We Imagine As Light, has been named in the prestigious TIME100 Next 2024 list.
03 Oct 2024
FranceKamala Harris's husband now accused of slapping ex-girlfriend for flirting
Doug Emhoff, the husband of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, has been accused of physically assaulting his former girlfriend at a high-profile gala in 2012.
28 Sep 2024
Deadpool'Joker,' 'Venom: The Last Dance': Don't miss these October releases
As fall descends, the cinematic landscape is set to be dominated by a slew of high-profile releases.
22 Sep 2024
KeralaWhy 'All We Imagine...' has received only limited Kerala release
Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, has received a limited release in India.
18 Sep 2024
Academy AwardsWhy France chose India's 'All We Imagine...' for Oscars
Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine as Light, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, has found itself in a unique position.
15 Sep 2024
Rome'The Last Man on Earth' actor Franca Bettoia (88) dies
Franca Bettoia, renowned Italian actor known for her role in the 1964 cult sci-fi film The Last Man on Earth, has died in Rome at the age of 88.
05 Sep 2024
Anurag KashyapWhy Nawazuddin Siddiqui initially disliked 'Gangs of Wasseypur'
Acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently revealed his initial scepticism about the 2012 film Gangs of Wasseypur.
27 Aug 2024
HuluCatch Selena's mafia wife avatar in 'Emilia Perez' trailer
Netflix has released the first trailer for the musical drama Emilia Perez, which stars Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez in lead roles.
14 Jun 2024
Anurag KashyapAnurag Kashyap reveals Christopher Nolan's ordeal while shooting in India
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap does not mince his words.
10 Jun 2024
Anurag KashyapAnurag Kashyap criticizes India's lack of support for independent cinema
Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has vehemently expressed dissatisfaction with the Indian government's lack of support for independent cinema.
05 Jun 2024
FranceDemi Moore, Joe Jonas fuel dating rumors after lunch date
Acclaimed actor Demi Moore (61) and popular singer Joe Jonas (34) have reportedly formed a new "friendship."
03 Jun 2024
LondonAsif Kapadia, Amjad Rasheed shine at 1st Muslim Film Festival
The inaugural Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF)—held in London from Thursday to Sunday—concluded with Amjad Al Rasheed's debut feature Inshallah A Boy winning the best feature award.
03 Jun 2024
HollywoodFranz Kafka biopic 'Glory of Life' lands multiple distribution deals
TrustNordisk has successfully secured global distribution rights for the Franz Kafka biopic, The Glory of Life.
03 Jun 2024
Prateik BabbarPrateik Babbar recycled mother Smita Patil's sarees for 'Manthan' screening
In a touching tribute to his late mother—the legendary actor Smita Patil—Prateik Babbar graced the Mumbai screening of her iconic film, Manthan, adorned in a unique ensemble.
