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Cannes Film Festival

Mbongeni Ngema dead, but his legacy will live on
Friday
/ 28 December 2023

Mbongeni Ngema dead, but his legacy will live on

Ngema’s flaws should not overshadow his remarkable contribution to South African cultural history

By Ismail Mahomed
Netflix and not-so chill: How streamers shape South Africa’s film industry
Analysis
/ 24 June 2023

Netflix and not-so chill: How streamers shape South Africa’s film industry

Subscription streaming services have become giants. Some will be lifted onto their shoulders and some will be crushed under their weight

By Sarah Smit
Wes Anderson’s new film ‘Asteroid City’ is out of this world
Friday
/ 10 June 2023

Wes Anderson’s new film ‘Asteroid City’ is out of this world

A 1950s desert town is visited by friendly aliens and whimsical weirdos in the latest offering from director Wes Anderson

By Kimberley Schoeman
Catch them … if you Cannes
Friday
/ 15 May 2023

Catch them … if you Cannes

A peek at some of the films to watch out for at this year’s festival

By Kimberley Schoeman
Ousmane Sembène 100 years later
Friday
/ 26 January 2023

Ousmane Sembène 100 years later

Remembering the legacy and scrutiny of the ‘father of African film’

By Kimberley Schoeman
South Africa’s 1-Minute Film Festival is reshaping the art of storytelling
Friday
/ 16 May 2022

South Africa’s 1-Minute Film Festival is reshaping the art of storytelling

With the invention of the cell phone, anyone can make a movie. With the creation of the 1-Minute Film Festival, anyone’s movie can be seen.

By Eli Osei
Cate Blanchett — 12th woman to head the Cannes festival jury
Article
/ 4 January 2018

Cate Blanchett — 12th woman to head the Cannes festival jury

The double Oscar-winning actress was one of the first women to speak out against Weinstein, who faces claims of a string of sexual assaults and rapes

By Agency
Cannes 2015: Jacques Audiard’s Dheepan surprise winner of Palme d’Or
Article
/ 25 May 2015

Cannes 2015: Jacques Audiard’s Dheepan surprise winner of Palme d’Or

Tale of former Tamil Tiger takes top award at 68th Cannes film festival.

By Catherine Shoard
SA films at Cannes: From zombies to windpompe
Article
/ 14 May 2015

SA films at Cannes: From zombies to windpompe

We look at the eight South African films that are hoping to make a mark at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.

By Lisa Witepski
Sex on the beach: A brief history of Cannes and erotic cinema
Article
/ 14 May 2015

Sex on the beach: A brief history of Cannes and erotic cinema

Since the 1960s there has always been plenty of flesh at Cannes. As the red carpet is rolled out, Peter Bradshaw awards his own Palme Phwoar.

By Peter Bradshaw
Entertainment news: SA films at Cannes, K Naomi & Omuhle’s awkward Twitter moment
Article
/ 11 May 2015

Entertainment news: SA films at Cannes, K Naomi & Omuhle’s awkward Twitter moment

From actor Terry Pheto making her producer debut at Cannes to a Twitter catfight and Prince’s reaction to Freddie Gray’s death, here’s our round-up.

By Arts Desk
Argentinian revenge fantasy a hit at Cannes film festival
Article
/ 17 May 2014

Argentinian revenge fantasy a hit at Cannes film festival

Director Damian Szifron’s film "Relatos Salvajes" drew hoots and applause from critics in contrast to the tepid reaction to the Saint Laurent biopic.

By Alexandria Sage
Win tickets to watch ‘Rust and Bone’
Article
/ 2 October 2013

Win tickets to watch ‘Rust and Bone’

Win tickets to the critically acclaimed french film ‘Rust and Bone,’ premiering in South Africa on October 9.

By Staff Reporter
The lesbian love story that captivated Cannes
Article
/ 31 May 2013

The lesbian love story that captivated Cannes

The intimate physical scenes in "Blue Is the Warmest Colour" are only one element of a deep study of the relationship between the two women.

By Charlotte Higgins
Spielberg defends lesbian sex scene in Palme d’Or-winning film
Article
/ 27 May 2013

Spielberg defends lesbian sex scene in Palme d’Or-winning film

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has defended the graphic sex scenes in "Blue is the Warmest Colour", which won the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize.

By Sapa-DPA
Lesbian love story scoops top honours at Cannes
Article
/ 27 May 2013

Lesbian love story scoops top honours at Cannes

French director Abdellatif Kechiche immediately urged the large crowds protesting against gay marriage in Paris to go and see his Cannes winner.

By Sapa Ap
‘Zulu’ brings Cannes to a close
Article
/ 26 May 2013

‘Zulu’ brings Cannes to a close

Forest Whitaker turns in a solid performance as a cop searching for a white teenager’s murderer in "Zulu" – a violent portrayal of SA gang culture.

By Staff Reporter
Cannes draws to a close with cliffhanger
Article
/ 26 May 2013

Cannes draws to a close with cliffhanger

The 2013 Cannes festival wraps up on Sunday, with uncertainty surrounding which film will be declared best picture.

By Belinda Goldsmith
Gore, heists and frontrunners: Behind the scenes at Cannes
Article
/ 22 May 2013

Gore, heists and frontrunners: Behind the scenes at Cannes

Ryan Gosling’s latest offering gets booed, Jerry Lewis makes a come back and the festival’s spree of high-profile robberies continues.

By Sapa Afp
Chopard jewels’ heist rocks Cannes Film Festival
Article
/ 17 May 2013

Chopard jewels’ heist rocks Cannes Film Festival

Jewellery worth more than $1-million due to be loaned to stars treading the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival has been stolen in a heist.

By Staff Reporter
South African Cannes festival presence largest yet
Article
/ 17 May 2013

South African Cannes festival presence largest yet

150 local filmmakers having registered to attend the 66th edition that opened on Thursday.

By Matthew Krouse
Old dogs Cannes do new tricks
Article
/ 17 May 2013

Old dogs Cannes do new tricks

Maturity is en vogue for people and poodles
this year, writes Catherine Shoard.

By Catherine Shoard
Watson sheds Harry Potter image for Cannes pic
Article
/ 16 May 2013

Watson sheds Harry Potter image for Cannes pic

"Harry Potter" star Emma Watson abandons magic for pole-dancing and cat burglary in Sofia Coppola’s latest movie.

By Deborah Cole
Whitaker and Bloom’s ‘Zulu’ to close Cannes film festival
Article
/ 13 April 2013

Whitaker and Bloom’s ‘Zulu’ to close Cannes film festival

Jerome Salle’s film <em>Zulu</em> starring Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and Orlando Bloom will close the 66th Cannes film festival next month.

By Sapa Afp
Curtain raises on 65th Cannes Film Festival
Article
/ 16 May 2012

Curtain raises on 65th Cannes Film Festival

Comedy will dominate the opening of the Cannes film festival, with Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom and Sacha Baron Cohen’s anarchic General Aladeen.

By Mike Collett White
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Article
/ 13 January 2012

Golden Globes sets the pace for Oscar night

The black-and-white silent film <i>The Artist</i> has been at the head of this year’s Golden Globe nominations, holding six nods to itself.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 May 2011

The good, the mad and the ugly

There’s nothing quite like the Cannes Film Festival, a place where big egos and big mouths are placed under the scrutiny of the media.

By Lisa Van Wyk
Master of artless art
Article
/ 23 May 2011

Master of artless art

Despite his many successes, Woody Allen
still defers to those who inspired him

By Charlotte Higgins
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Article
/ 23 May 2011

No Cannes do as Mel looks to revive reputation with The Beaver

Rarely has the Cannes Film Festival been the scene of so daring a plan — the attempted resuscitation of Mel Gibson’s shattered career.

By Charlotte Higgins
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Article
/ 23 May 2011

Terrence Malick epic wins Palme d’Or in Cannes

US director Terrence Malick won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes film festival on Sunday for <em>The Tree of Life</em>, a meditative, metaphysical epic.

By Mike Collett White and Nick Vinocur
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Article
/ 22 May 2011

Malick the favourite for Palme d’Or, but will he show up?

Texan director is considered a frontrunner, with one critic saying Cannes has been desperate to give him prize for 30 years.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 21 May 2011

Director’s shame casts pall over classy Cannes

The Cannes film festival stumbled towards its close on Friday, still reeling from the shock expulsion of Danish director Lars Von Trier.

By Mike Collett White and Nick Vinocur
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