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

Article Agency - 4 Jan 2018

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

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

Article Peter Bradshaw - 14 May 2015

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

Article Staff Reporter - 14 May 2015

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

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

Article Arts Desk - 11 May 2015

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.

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Argentinian revenge fantasy a hit at Cannes film festival

Article Alexandria Sage - 17 May 2014

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’

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Oct 2013

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

Article Staff Reporter - 31 May 2013

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.

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

Article Staff Reporter - 27 May 2013

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

Lesbian love story scoops top honours at Cannes

Article Sapa Ap - 27 May 2013

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

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‘Zulu’ brings Cannes to a close

Article Staff Reporter - 26 May 2013

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.

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Cannes draws to a close with cliffhanger

Article Staff Reporter - 26 May 2013

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

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Gore, heists and frontrunners: Behind the scenes at Cannes

Article Sapa Afp - 22 May 2013

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

Chopard jewels’ heist rocks Cannes Film Festival

Article Staff Reporter - 17 May 2013

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.

South African Cannes festival presence largest yet

Article Matthew Krouse - 17 May 2013

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

Old dogs Cannes do new tricks

Article Staff Reporter - 17 May 2013

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

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