Cannes Film Festival
latest news & developments‘My Father’s Shadow’ makes history with Bafta Outstanding Debut win
The British-Nigerian drama claimed the prize for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, with brothers Akinola Davies Jr and Wale Davies taking home one of…
Mbongeni Ngema dead, but his legacy will live on
Ngema’s flaws should not overshadow his remarkable contribution to South African cultural history This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…
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
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
Catch them … if you Cannes
A peek at some of the films to watch out for at this year’s festival
Ousmane Sembène 100 years later
Remembering the legacy and scrutiny of the ‘father of African film’
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.