Julia Ducournau

julia ducournau, the 37-year-old French director of 'Titane', a freaky and provocative body-horror drama has become the first female director in 28 years to win the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'or.

The Cannes jury class of 2023 has finally been unveiled. The festival has rounded out its jury - led this year by 'Triangle of Sadness' director and 2022 Palme d'Or winner Ruben Ostlund.

IFFI 2021 has lined up screenings of big international films and festival favourites.

To celebrate this double jubilee hand in hand, the Swiss jeweller is creating a unique trophy by placing the Palme d'Or – of which two tiny leaves will be diamond-set – on a rose quartz base.

'Parasite' star Song Kang-ho and Hollywood actor Maggie Gyllenhaal are among the eight prominent artists to join filmmaker Spike Lee in the jury for the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, along with Scottish actor Tilda Swinton, American filmmaker James Gray, and Moroccan director Farida Benlyazid will be felicitated at the 2022 Marrakech International Film Festival, the organisers announced on Thursday. In recognition of their "brilliant careers", the quartet will receive the Etoile d'or (Golden Star) at the festival, scheduled to be held from November 11 to 19 in the Moroccan city.

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival culminated on Saturday with French director julia ducournau's film 'Titane' winning the most prestigious award of the festival - Palme d'Or.

'Elemental' captivates the audience, leaving many with misty eyes, and receives a standing ovation lasting five minutes at the Cannes Film Festival.

The Cannes film festival is scheduled to begin tomorrow. Celebs from all across the world will come to this prestigious French film festival to showcase their films and make some interesting fashion statements. This year, Anushka Sharma and Manushi Chhillar are also going to be a part of this gala event that celebrates films and moving images.

Anuparna Roy made history at the Venice Film Festival, securing the Best Director award in the Orizzonti section for 'Songs of Forgotten Trees,' backed by Anurag Kashyap. The film, which explores the lives of migrant women in Mumbai, was the sole Indian entry in competition. Priyanka Chopra celebrated Roy's win, highlighting the film's global resonance.

At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, a unique convergence occurred as each zodiac sign discovered a film that mirrored their inherent traits. From Aries' attraction to the intense 'Alpha' to Pisces' connection with the dreamy 'La Petite Dernière,' the festival became a cosmic reflection.

The 21st International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will feature a set of films by celebrated women film makers across the globe.

The Cannes Film Festival, a prestigious cinematic event since 1946, will hold its 78th edition from May 13-26, 2025. Juliette Binoche chairs the jury, which includes prominent figures like Halle Berry and Payal Kapadia. Robert De Niro will receive the Honorary Palme d'Or and host a masterclass. Films by Wes Anderson, Ari Aster and other acclaimed directors are in competition.

The Cannes Film Festival will showcase a diverse selection of films. Lynne Ramsay's 'Die, My Love' and Kristen Stewart's 'The Chronology of Water' are among the highlighted titles. Hollywood stars like Tom Cruise and Denzel Washington will attend. Scarlett Johansson will present her directorial debut. The festival is scheduled from May 13 to 24.

Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value,' starring Renate Reinsve and Elle Fanning, received a rapturous reception at Cannes 2025, earning a 15-minute standing ovation, surpassing the previous record. The comedy-drama, about sisters navigating their relationship with their estranged director father and a Hollywood star, has sparked speculation about a potential Palme d'Or win.

The film that is most likely to stand in her way is Jonathan Glazer's German-language Nazi-era drama "The Zone of Interest", the British director's first narrative feature in a decade. While none of these titles can be ruled out outright, only "Fallen Leaves", which bears Kaurismaki's deadpan signature, could be considered to be in with an outside chance of winning Ruben Ostlund and his jury over.

According to a media report, Ruben Ostlund, who had previously won the prestigious Palme d'Or twice, achieved the same remarkable feat for his latest film 'The Triangle of Sadness' a year ago. Now, it is reported that director Justine Triet has also received the esteemed Palme d'Or for her thought-provoking legal drama 'Anatomy of a Fall'.

As a tribute to Satyajit Ray’s centenary, ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ has been finalized as the inaugural film of the 27th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival.

Anuparna Roy made history at the Venice Film Festival, securing Best Director in the Orizzonti Competition for 'Songs of Forgotten Trees,' presented by Anurag Kashyap. The film, the only Indian title in the section, portrays the lives of two migrant women in Mumbai. Other notable winners included Jim Jarmusch for Golden Lion and Benny Safdie for Silver Lion Best Director.

Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic 'Dune' on Thursday amassed the most nominations for 2022 BAFTA Awards, closely followed by Jane Campion's Western film 'The Power of the Dog'.

French Actor Adele Haenel accused the French director Christophe Ruggia of sexually harassing her for years beginning from the age of 12, hence she announced that she's quitting the industry

Pandemic moviegoing is finally starting to look like pre-pandemic moviegoing. Sony Pictures' Marvel sequel 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' blew away expectations to debut with $90.1 million in ticket sales, making it easily the best opening of the pandemic, according to studio estimates Sunday.

At the 2021 Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, jury president Spike Lee jumped the gun by announcing Palme d'Or winner 'Titane' before any other award. While Caleb Landry Jones won the best actor award, Norwegian star Renate Reinsve took home the award for best actress.

The Short Cuts Award for Best Canadian Short Film goes to Alexandre Dostie's Mutants. The jury remarked, 'Mutants takes a summer in Quebec and infuses it with a ribald lyricism. Awkward moments of sexual awakening paired with self cannibalism and self immolation rise it above standard nostalgia.

Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother," a film exploring family relationships, surprisingly won the Venice Film Festival's top prize, the Golden Lion. Kaouther Ben Hania's Gaza documentary, "The Voice of Hind Rajab," received the Silver Lion, highlighting the ongoing conflict. The festival also honored acting, directing, and screenwriting achievements, with winners addressing wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

Beyonce, Jay-Z and Ariana Grande are all in the running for the best original song Oscar, but French shock-fest 'Titane' did not make the shortlist for best foreign film, as the Academy unveiled its annual shortlists Tuesday ahead of the formal nominations.