Cannes Film Festival: News

16 May 2023

Film Festival

Cannes 2023: Revisiting controversies surrounding Palme d'Or award

The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is all set to take place on Tuesday, and the excitement around the most prestigious festival is at an all-time high.

16 May 2023

Film Festival

Cannes 2023: Decoding significance of over-the-top standing ovations

Stand, smile, clap, and repeat—these gestures are enough to express appreciation. However, the Cannes Film Festival's tradition of lengthy standing ovations has become an integral part of the festival, which might seem daunting sometimes.

15 May 2023

Anurag Kashyap

Cannes 2023: When will Anurag Kashyap's 'Kennedy' be screened

Anurag Kashyap is one of the most prominent faces in world cinema. Over the years, the director has made films that have gained international acclaim and achieved modern classic status. His upcoming directorial Kennedy is set to premiere at the coveted Cannes Film Festival this month.

15 May 2023

Film Festival

#NewsBytesExplainer: Looking at Cannes's most prestigious award, Palme d'Or

Each filmmaker whose movie competes in the Competition section at the Cannes Film Festival has the same agenda: how can one clinch the Palme d'Or?

15 May 2023

France

Cannes 2023: Why is the film festival held in Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival is all set to mesmerize the world of cinema with its 76th edition, slated from Tuesday (May 16) to May 27.

14 May 2023

Anurag Kashyap

'Kennedy' to 'Agra': Indian films premiering at Cannes Film Festival

The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is fast approaching. Ahead of it, Indian films set to be premiered at the event are generating significant buzz.

13 May 2023

Upcoming Movies

'Power Alley' trailer out: Everything about Cannes-bound Brazilian abortion drama

As the world eagerly awaits the 76th Cannes Film Festival, set to take place from Tuesday to May 27, Berlin-based sales agency M-Appeal has set the stage by releasing the trailer for the Brazilian abortion thriller, Power Alley, directed by Lillah Halla.

12 May 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Robert Ostlund's 'Triangle of Sadness' is streaming now

Ruben Ostlund is one of the most adept directors on the global stage and his recent directorial Triangle of Sadness was well received at the film festival circuit. The satirical black comedy is now streaming on the OTT platform SonyLIV.

11 May 2023

Manushi Chhillar

Cannes 2023: Manushi Chhillar to make her red carpet debut

Former Miss World and actor Manushi Chhillar is set to make heads turn on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival.

11 May 2023

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK Jennie confirmed to attend Cannes for 'The Idol'

One of the most coveted film festivals, Cannes Film Festival is around the corner. The upcoming festival is going to be huge for K-pop stans as BLACKPINK's Jennie is set to attend the festival for The Idol.

06 May 2023

Brie Larson

#NewsBytesExplainer: What does the jury at Cannes Film Festival do?

Each year, the Cannes Film Festival grabs the spotlight for several reasons: the scintillating red carpet looks, the sensational first-time directors, and the prestigious prize, Palme d'Or, among other reasons.

21 Apr 2023

Film Festival

#NewsBytesExplainer: Looking at 'Big 5' film festivals in the world

Each year, several film festivals organized in different countries host filmmakers, critics, actors, and cinephiles from all around the world.

18 Apr 2023

HBO

HBO's 'The Idol': When, where to watch

HBO's The Idol has been in the buzz for quite some time for being touted as "the sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood." The makers recently released the trailer of the upcoming series and fans are bracing themselves.

17 Apr 2023

Anurag Kashyap

#NewsBytesExplainer: Exploring the different screening sections at Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival, held annually in Cannes, France, has been going strong since 1946 and is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.

16 Apr 2023

Hollywood

Cannes 2023: Fashion house YSL to release maiden production film

Legendary French luxury fashion house Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) is all set to venture into the filmmaking business.

14 Apr 2023

Anurag Kashyap

Anurag Kashyap reveals first looks from upcoming directorial 'Kennedy'

Anurag Kashyap revealed the first looks of Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone from his upcoming directorial Kennedy, a day after the film was selected for a midnight screening at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

13 Apr 2023

Anurag Kashyap

Cannes 2023: Anurag Kashyap's 'Kennedy' gets midnight screening

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap can rightfully be called one of the veterans of the Cannes Film Festival. Several films by the director have been screened at the prestigious festival in the past.

13 Apr 2023

Johnny Depp

Cannes Film Festival lineup announcement: Where to watch in India

Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals around the globe and every cinephile waits for this annual event. As we brace ourselves for the 76th edition of the coveted festival, the authorities will announce the lineup on Thursday, 2:30pm IST.

30 Mar 2023

Hollywood

Decoding Wes Anderson's color palette in his upcoming 'Asteriod City'

Wes Anderson is one of the filmmakers who has created a trademark style - symmetry, detailed props, and a color palette.

18 Mar 2023

OTT releases

Netflix's 'Kill Boksoon': Cast to release date, everything to know

Netflix is probably the favorite OTT platform for all K-drama lovers. From action thrillers to Korean romantic comedies and more, the streaming giant has an array of genres to offer. Adding to this list is the upcoming thriller, Kill Boksoon.

13 Mar 2023

Academy Awards

Deepika Padukone's Oscars 2023 lookbook: Times actor channeled Hollywood glam

The 95th Academy Awards, held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, witnessed the who's who of celebrities walk the champagne-colored "red carpet" in the most glamorous avatars.

07 Mar 2023

Spain

Spain is the Country of Honor at Cannes 2023

Cannes Film Festival is one of the most coveted film festivals in the world and the Marche du Film has announced Spain as the Country of Honor for the upcoming edition.

03 Mar 2023

Deepika Padukone

Times Deepika Padukone made India proud on the global stage

Bollywood's reigning queen Deepika Padukone is going global and how!

28 Feb 2023

Entertainment

Director Ruben Ostlund to preside over Cannes jury

Acclaimed director Ruben Ostlund will be presiding over the jury of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2023. The director is a regular at the festival and has bagged the top prize twice—Triangle of Sadness in 2022 and The Square in 2017.

12 Feb 2023

Spain

#NewsBytesExplainer: How Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura carved an inimitable legacy

Globally acclaimed Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura breathed his last on Friday (February 10) at 91.

11 Feb 2023

Celebrity

Celebrated Spanish auteur Carlos Saura passes away aged 91

Celebrated Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura breathed his last in Madrid on Friday. He reportedly died of natural causes and was aged 91.

25 Jan 2023

Academy Awards

'All That Breathes,' 'Elephant Whisperers': Know everything about Oscar-nominated documentaries  

Indian content is transcending boundaries, and the testimony to this is the recent Oscar nominations of the documentaries All That Breathes and The Elephant Whisperers.

26 Dec 2022

Fashion Tips

Year-ender 2022: Top 5 fashion moments of the year

Fashion has two purposes: Comfort and love. Beauty comes when fashion succeeds - Coco Chanel.

29 Jul 2022

Netflix

'Blonde': All you need to know about Ana de Armas-starrer

Netflix's upcoming title Blonde directed by Andrew Dominik is a biographical drama starring Ana de Armas as Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.

01 Jun 2022

Quentin Tarantino

Don't miss watching these 5 best-rated Palme d'Or-winning films

The Cannes Film Festival has introduced us to many great titles.

30 May 2022

Hollywood

'Triangle of Sadness': Everything about Cannes Palme d'Or winner 2022

It is no news that Swedish director Ruben Ostlund's satirical comedy-drama Triangle of Sadness won the Palme d'Or at the 75th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.

29 May 2022

HBO

Cannes: Indian documentary 'All That Breathes' wins L'Oeil d'Or award

Delhi-based filmmaker Shaunak Sen's documentary All That Breathes has been dominating headlines ever since it won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.

29 May 2022

Satyajit Ray

Satyajit Ray's 'The Storyteller' adaptation: What we know so far

Legendary filmmaker and Oscar recipient Satyajit Ray's short story Golpo Bolo Tarini Khuro will be translated to the silver screen as The Storyteller.

23 May 2022

HBO

'All That Breathes': After Cannes screening, HBO acquires Indian documentary

It's a proud moment for Delhi-based filmmaker Shaunak Sen.

22 May 2022

Hina Khan

Cannes Festival: Poster of Hina Khan's 'Country of Blind' unveiled

Hina Khan has been dominating headlines with her scintillating appearances at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.

20 May 2022

Deepika Padukone

Cannes 2022: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan channels Venus on Day 3

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was a sight to behold on the third day of the reputable Cannes Film Festival.

19 May 2022

Deepika Padukone

Cannes Day 2: Deepika, Aishwarya, Tamannaah dazzle on red carpet

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2022 kicked off to a great start on Tuesday.

18 May 2022

Deepika Padukone

Cannes 2022: From Deepika Padukone to AR Rahman, Indians shine

The 75th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival is distinctive for India for multiple reasons.

15 May 2022

AR Rahman

AR Rahman's film 'Le Musk' to premiere at Cannes XR

Award-winning music composer AR Rahman's debut film directorial Le Musk is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Market's upcoming Cannes XR program.

05 May 2022

R Madhavan

'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' sets Cannes date, R Madhavan exults

Ahead of its July 1 worldwide premiere, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is set to get screened at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.