The Cannes Film Festival (French: le Festival de Cannes), founded in 1946, is one of the world's oldest, most influential and prestigious film festivals alongside Venice and Berlin. The private festival is held annually (usually in the month of May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, in the resort town of Cannes, in the south of France. Read more at Wikipedia


More Articles »

Breaking News

Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival

Posted on 2013-05-25 08:34:00 from Charlotte Observer

...2013. File - In this May 20, 2013 file photo, actress Milla Jovovich arrives for the screening of Blood Ties at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France. Swarovski are providing jewelry to stars such as Jovovich and are not concerned...

Man, 73, aims to run in every state, province

Posted on 2013-05-25 07:28:00 from Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

...Demantelement," a movie by Quebec director Sebastien Pilote, has won one of the main prizes during critics week at the Cannes Film Festival. A round-up of some of our favourite recipes and food-related features this week including recipes fit for a picnic,...

Botswana 'to evict' Bushmen: indigenous rights group

Posted on 2013-05-25 06:44:00 from Times Live South Africa

...the Palm Dog for canine talent at the Cannes Film Festival. A Psy impersonator duped organisers and celebrities at Cannes Film Festival, according to a report. British alternative rock band Muse has hinted at releasing a song for upcoming apocalyptic zombie...

Today in History

Posted on 2013-05-25 04:45:00 from Sify

...banner; Scott Dixon stayed ahead of the trouble to win the race. The French film "The Class" won top honors at the Cannes Film Festival. J.R. Simplot, Idaho's billionaire potato king, died in Boise at age 99. One year ago: The private company SpaceX made history...

From Cannes to screens near you

Posted on 2013-05-25 00:11:00 from Philadelphia Inquirer

...1995, and a former director of the Philadelphia Film Festival, Murray founded Artsploitation in 2000 to distribute international teen and genre films - mostly because they're inexpensive and play well. Artsploitation titles have included Animals, about teen...

Cannes: Dern a leading man again in ‘Nebraska’

Posted on 2013-05-24 23:58:00 from Inquirer

...director Alexander Payne, June Squibb and Will Forte pose during a photo call for the film “Nebraska” at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 23, 2013. AP photo CANNES, France— For the aging, gruff patriarch of his...

Sound Off: Justin Lin's 'Fast & Furious 6' - So What Did You Think?

Posted on 2013-05-24 23:46:00 from FirstShowing.net

...this point on! Beware of spoilers, don't ruin this film! Note: I haven't been able to see this yet, as I have been at the Cannes Film Festival for the last two weeks. However, in the meantime, we can start the engines with this quote from our own Jeremy Kirk's...

Zhang Ziyi Rocks the Cannes Red Carpet with Mouawad

Posted on 2013-05-24 22:08:00 from iStockAnalyst

...diamond jewellery to step out in style at this year's Cannes Film Festival Hollywood glamour reigned supreme at the Cannes Film Festival this week as Superstar Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi stepped on to the red carpet at amFAR wearing a stunning Diamond set...

More Videos »

Latest Videos

Desi Style at Cannes 2013

Posted on 2013-05-15 13:10:00 from Bollywood Backstage Videos

Desi Style at Cannes 2013 Desi Style at Cannes 2013 - The Cannes International Film Festival is back with its sizzle and its big box of surprises. This year will also see many Bollywo... From: bollywoodbackstage Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:50 More in Entertainment

Sherlyn Chopra CANNES 2013 LOOK : Must Watch

Posted on 2013-05-13 13:22:00 from Bollywood Backstage Videos

Sherlyn Chopra CANNES 2013 LOOK : Must Watch Sherlyn Chopra CANNES 2013 LOOK : Must Watch- Sizzling hot beauty Sherlyn Chopra is all set to attend the 66th Cannes International Film Festival where the t... From: bollywoodbackstage Views: 5 1 ratings Time: 00:56 More in Entertainment

More Photos »

Photos

From left, actor Souleymane Deme, actress Anais Monory and director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun arrive for the screening of Grigris at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau) - Published on 2013-05-25 04:28:00 by Boston.com

From left, actor Souleymane Deme, actress Anais Monory and director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun arrive for the screening of Grigris at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-25 04:28:00

The Russian flag flies at the Opening Ceremony Of The Russian Pavilion held at the Pavilion 142 in the International Village during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival. (Francois Durand, Getty Images) - Published on 2013-05-24 17:12:00 by WAWS FOX 30

The Russian flag flies at the Opening Ceremony Of The Russian Pavilion held at the Pavilion 142 in the International Village during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival. (Francois Durand, Getty Images)

Published by WAWS FOX 30 on 2013-05-24 17:12:00

Julianne Moore arrives on the red carpet before the screening of the film

Julianne Moore arrives on the red carpet before the screening of the film "The Great Gatsby" during opening night of the 66th annual Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 15, 2013. UPI/David Silpa

Published by United Press International on 2013-05-24 16:39:00

Actor Bruce Dern poses for a portrait at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 24, 2013. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP) - Published on 2013-05-24 15:51:00 by Fandango.com | Movie News

Actor Bruce Dern poses for a portrait at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 24, 2013. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)

Published by Fandango.com | Movie News on 2013-05-24 15:51:00

In 2013, as a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema, Karan joined hands with Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee and Zoya Akhtar to direct an anthology, 'Bombay Talkies'. The film was screened at the Cannes International Film Festival 2013. Besides he also released teenage drama 'Gippi' which received mixed response - Published on 2013-05-24 14:38:00 by Mid Day

In 2013, as a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema, Karan joined hands with Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee and Zoya Akhtar to direct an anthology, 'Bombay Talkies'. The film was screened at the Cannes International Film Festival 2013. Besides he also released teenage drama 'Gippi' which received mixed response

Published by Mid Day on 2013-05-24 14:38:00

Director Steven Soderbergh poses for photographers during a photo call for the film Behind the Candelabra at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau) - Published on 2013-05-24 08:59:00 by Boston.com

Director Steven Soderbergh poses for photographers during a photo call for the film Behind the Candelabra at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-24 08:59:00

Director Steven Soderbergh poses for photographers during a photo call for the film Behind the Candelabra at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. - Published on 2013-05-24 08:49:00 by Miami Herald

Director Steven Soderbergh poses for photographers during a photo call for the film Behind the Candelabra at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Published by Miami Herald on 2013-05-24 08:49:00

Irrfan Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Lunchbox wins Critics Choice award at 66th Cannes International Film Festival - Published on 2013-05-24 06:34:00 by BollywoodLife.com

Irrfan Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Lunchbox wins Critics Choice award at 66th Cannes International Film Festival

Published by BollywoodLife.com on 2013-05-24 06:34:00

Actor Robert Redford, left, and director J.C. Chandor pose for photographers during a photo call for the film All Is Lost at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. - Published on 2013-05-24 05:14:00 by Miami Herald

Actor Robert Redford, left, and director J.C. Chandor pose for photographers during a photo call for the film All Is Lost at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Published by Miami Herald on 2013-05-24 05:14:00

Director Ritesh Batra's debut film 'Dabba' (Lunchbox) has won the critics week viewers choice award at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival. - Published on 2013-05-24 03:16:00 by Times of India

Director Ritesh Batra's debut film 'Dabba' (Lunchbox) has won the critics week viewers choice award at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival.

Published by Times of India on 2013-05-24 03:16:00

More Quotes »

Quotes

Sometimes there could be a . shallowness to the film world...

in Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival
Charlotte Observer - 2013-05-25 08:34:00

This is a critical building block in the RFU's departmental reorganisation, ensuring that there will be a clear focus on long-term development. Joe is a fantastic addition to the RFU and I am confident he will help ensure future success at all levels....

in Lydon takes on RFU role
This Is London - 2013-05-24 19:23:00

I’m a big supporter of the idea that young people can be at their very best before they’re 30. I even made a film about John Keats (‘Bright Star’) who wrote his best parts at 23 ... I’m really aware that the world may not be ready for you but you can be ready for the world. And for me these guys (who won the Cinefondation prizes) are completely ready....

in ‘Needle’ Wins Cannes’ Cinefondation Prize
Variety - 2013-05-24 18:37:00

Advertisement

From all over the web

Write Your Opinion

blog comments powered by Disqus

Recent Opinions