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features a woman and a man engaged in a passionate kiss. The poster of the 71st Festival de Cannes, taken from Jean-Luc Godard's Pierrot le fou (1965), is inspired by the work of Georges Pierre (1927-2003). This immense still photographer immortalised the shooting of over a hundred films in a 30-year career that began in 1960 with Jacques Rivette, Alain Resnais and Louis Malle. He then worked in partnership with Robert Enrico, Yves Robert, Claude Sautet, Bertrand Taverni...
The Short Films Selections 2018 © FDC In the run-up to the announcement of the Official Selection of the 71st Festival de Cannes, to be held on Thursday, April, 12th at 11am, discover the Short films in Competition and the Cinéfondation Selection 2018. Following their deliberations, the Cinéfondation and Short Films Jury, presided by Bertrand Bonello, will decide on the best films both f...
3 days in Cannes © FDC Are you aged between 18 and 28? A cinema lover and a film buff? From 17 to 19 May 2018, the Festival de Cannes is to launch the first ever 3 DAYS IN CANNES programme and invites you to discover the Official Selection before anyone else! 3 DAYS IN CANNES is: A 3-days pass giving access to the Official Selection (Competition, Out of Competition, Special Screenings, Un Certain Regard, Cannes Classics, Cinéma de la...
In 2002, it was Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and in 2005, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. In 2018, what is one of the greatest legends in the history of cinema returns to the red carpet at the next Festival de Cannes. Presented Out of Competition, the latest film of the Star Wars galaxy by Ron Howard brings together Han Solo, his faithful Chewbacca, the crooked Lando Calrissian, the Millenium Falcon and of course the droids... The saga's second spin-of...
This year’s forthcoming Festival de Cannes will open with a screening of Asghar Farhadi's new film Everybody Knows (Todos Lo Saben) in competition, at the Grand Théâtre Lumière in the Palais des Festivals on Tuesday 8 May. Asghar Farhadi's 8th feature film, shot entirely ...
Two Winston Baker conferences May 11 at one convenient location (Carlton Hotel 9:00 am – 8:00 pm)! Save with early bird prefered partner discount code FEST21WB through April 20, 2018. Register here:
http://immersive.filmfinanceforum.com/registration/. On the morning of May 11, 2018, Winston Baker will be presenting the 2nd edition IMMERSIVE SUMMIT in partnership with Marché du Film to address innovative strategies in virtual, augmented and mixed reali...
Animators and animation will be celebrated May 15th onboard the prestigious Queen South. ...
Should Europe do more co-productions? International co-productions travel and perform better than purely national films. Co-productions also have access to financing not available to national films. They also make subjects and cultural identities cross borders. So should Europe do more? The European Audiovisual Observatory will be asking this question at this year’s Cannes conference: International Co-productions - A success formula for European films? This entry free conference wil...
Benicio del Toro © Myrna Suarez The man who will preside over the fate of the Un Certain Regard Jury is not only a film lover but a brilliant actor, entirely devoted to his art. Eight years ago, along with Tim Burton, Ben...
An exceptional day with Mr. Scorsese Cannes, May 9th / Théâtre Croisette 2:30 pm : screening “MEAN STREETS” originally presented at Directors’ Fortnight in 1974 followed by a CONVERSATION with Martin Scorsese AWARD CEREMONY during the Opening night of the 50th Directors' Fortnight The Carrosse d'Or Award has previously been remitted to: 2017 Werner HERZOG 2016 Aki KAURISMAKI ...
Cannes Classics to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey in Cannes, with world premiere of a 70mm print of the director’s 1968 masterpiece, introduced by filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Cannes Classics will host the world premiere of an unrestored 70mm print of Stanley Kubrick’s groundbreaking science fiction epic, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Set for Saturday, May 12, 2018, the screening will...
Ursula Meier President of the Jury of the Caméra d’or This year’s Caméra d’or Jury will be headed by a representative of the new generation of filmmakers. Along with six fellow professionals, the Swiss filmmaker Ursula Meier will select the best first film presented in the Official Selection, the Semaine de la Critique and the Directors' Fortnight. Ursula Meier is a filmmaker who quest...
The Cinefondation’s Atelier hosts its fourteenth edition this year and will invite to the Festival de Cannes 15 directors whose projects have been considered particularly promising. Together with their producers, they will be able to meet potential partners, a necessary step to finish their project and start the making of their film. L’Atelier provides its participants access to international co-productions, thus accelerating the film’s completion. The Cinefondation&...
Bertrand Bonello, President of the Cinéfondation and Short Films Jury ...
Australian actor Cate Blanchett is to be President of the Jury of the Festival de Cannes, the 71st edition of which will be taking place in May 2018. “I have been to Cannes in many guises over the years; as an actress, producer, in the marketplace, the Gala-sphere and in Competition,” she declared, “but never solely for the sheer pleasure of watching the cornucopia of films this great festival harbours.” Cate Blanchett follows Pedro Almodóvar, ...
Festival de Cannes 2018 © Valery Hache / AFP The 71st Festival de Cannes will take place from Tuesday, 8th May to Saturday, 19th May 2018. It will start one day earlier than in previous years, but will run for exactly the same length of time. The opening will therefore take place on the evening of Tuesday, 8th May and the awards ceremony will be on Saturday, 19th May. "Following 2017’s anniversary...
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Screening on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 1:30pm @ Miramar Theatre, Cannes, France ...
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SDP will attend Cannes Marche du Film under JAPAN BOOTH （Palais 01 23.01）from May 8(Tue) to 13(Sun) morning. To boo a meeting, please email me Fongyi Tseng with several your available time slots. In below you can find our feature titles and in attachment a fun mini-series project Saint Young Men (in shooting now). Under One...
Annecy continues its collaboration with the Film Market In partnership with the Cannes Film Market, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market will be present for the third consecutive year as part of the “Goes to Cannes” programme with five animated feature films that are works in progress. By continuing to support industry in the sector, Annecy provides the opportunity for a selection of films currently in production ...
The American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival is your full-service business and entertainment venue, just steps away from the Palais. Celebrating our thirtieth year, The Pavilion serves as the primary focus for the American presence in Cannes. Enjoy a relaxed seaside environment with all of the desired amenities and necessary professional services to make your time at the Festival successful, productive, and enjoyable! Wireless Café – Complimentary wi-fi. Stay connecte...
#PCW2018 Positive Planet will be at the Cannes International Festival for the 7th consecutive year. The Positive Cinema Week will take place from May 9-14 and offer a selection of positive films and documentaries screened in the city of Cannes, along with several conferences to hold a debate on the place of women in cinema and the media. Positive Planet has been committed to supporting women for over 20 years, including through its Women Empowerment programs aroun...
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