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LGBTQ Thai Horror-Comedy 'A Useful Ghost' Turns Political In Cannes
Film director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke felt Thailand's popular gay cinema needed to branch out and do more politics, so he enlisted one of the country's top influencers to help.
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'Recovered' Julian Assange Promotes Cannes Documentary About His Life
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of the premiere of a documentary Wednesday that includes never-seen-before footage of the whistleblower.
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The Royals Director Reacts To Ishaan Khatter's Shirtless Scenes: "There Were Times When He Discussed If We Are Overdoing It"
Ishaan is currently at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival, for the premiere of his film Homebound in the Un Certain Regard category
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Barack Obama's Daughter Malia Accused Of Plagiarising Indie Film For Nike Commercial
Natalie Jasmine Harris claimed that the commercial's scenes, particularly one featuring two young Black girls playing pat-a-cake, are strikingly similar to her short film.
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Cannes 2025: Robert De Niro Kisses Anupam Kher On Cheek, Boman Irani To Make Red Carpet Debut
Anupam Kher turns director with the poignant tale of Tanvi: The Great which is set to premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2025
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Cannes 2025: Rahul Bhat Set For Third Appearance With The First Glimpse Of Hollywood Debut Lost & Found In Kumbh
Bhat's previous appearances at the festival were for Anurag Kashyap's Ugly (Directors' Fortnight, 2013) and Kennedy (Midnight Screening, 2023)
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Tillotama Shome Recalls When A Director Told Her, "You Will Never Earn That Kind Of Money"
Tillotama Shome’s latest Bengali film, Shadowbox, premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in February
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Red Sea International Film Festival: Kareena Kapoor's Oh-So-Stunning Pics From The Opening Night
Kareena Kapoor was last seen in Singham Again. The film is a part of director Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe
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Panchayat Season 4 Filming Begins: Here's What You Need to Know
Filming has started for the eagerly anticipated Season 4 of Panchayat, Prime Video’s hit comedy-drama series. Actor Durgesh Kumar shared the news with a photo on social media, sparking fan excitement. With Deepak Kumar Mishra directing and familiar cast members returning, Panchayat promises more heartfelt and humorous insights into village life. ...
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Shashi Tharoor's Request To PM Modi After Payal Kapadia's Big Win At Cannes
Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday took a swipe at PM after he hailed director Payal Kapadia for winning the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival, asking if India is proud of her, shouldn't his government immediately withdraw the "cases" against her.
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Trump Says He Will Sue Biopic Showing Him Raping His Wife, Director Responds
The director of an explosive biopic that shows Donald Trump raping his wife defended the controversial scene on Tuesday, telling AFP the alleged incident is "well known" and shed light on the ex-president's character.
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Cannes 2023: Full List Of Winners - Anatomy Of A Fall Wins Big
Justine Triet became the third female director to win the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or for her film Anatomy of a Fall
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HBO’s The Idol Cast Defends the Series’ Overtly Graphic Scenes at Cannes Film Festival
The cast of HBO’s upcoming series The Idol on Tuesday defended its overtly sexual scenes and rejected rumours of onset turmoil, after the show scandalised critics at Cannes. Director Sam Levinson — best known for Euphoria — claims that the show reflects the ‘very sexualised world’ we live in, adding that “sometimes things that might be ...
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to Premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on May 18
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will have a world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Lead Harrison ford will be accompanied by director James Mangold and the remaining cast, as they walk the red carpet to a John Williams soundtrack. It will premiere May 18 at the festival, followed by a worldwide theatrical release on June 30. In Indi...
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8-Year-Old, Who Played Trans Girl, Wins Best Actor Award At Berlin Film Festival
In the feature debut by Spanish director Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren, Otero plays a nine-year-old child who was born a boy but who considers herself a girl.
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LGBTQ Thai Horror-Comedy 'A Useful Ghost' Turns Political In Cannes
Film director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke felt Thailand's popular gay cinema needed to branch out and do more politics, so he enlisted one of the country's top influencers to help.
-
'Recovered' Julian Assange Promotes Cannes Documentary About His Life
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of the premiere of a documentary Wednesday that includes never-seen-before footage of the whistleblower.
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The Royals Director Reacts To Ishaan Khatter's Shirtless Scenes: "There Were Times When He Discussed If We Are Overdoing It"
Ishaan is currently at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival, for the premiere of his film Homebound in the Un Certain Regard category
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Barack Obama's Daughter Malia Accused Of Plagiarising Indie Film For Nike Commercial
Natalie Jasmine Harris claimed that the commercial's scenes, particularly one featuring two young Black girls playing pat-a-cake, are strikingly similar to her short film.
-
Cannes 2025: Robert De Niro Kisses Anupam Kher On Cheek, Boman Irani To Make Red Carpet Debut
Anupam Kher turns director with the poignant tale of Tanvi: The Great which is set to premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2025
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Cannes 2025: Rahul Bhat Set For Third Appearance With The First Glimpse Of Hollywood Debut Lost & Found In Kumbh
Bhat's previous appearances at the festival were for Anurag Kashyap's Ugly (Directors' Fortnight, 2013) and Kennedy (Midnight Screening, 2023)
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Tillotama Shome Recalls When A Director Told Her, "You Will Never Earn That Kind Of Money"
Tillotama Shome’s latest Bengali film, Shadowbox, premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in February
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Red Sea International Film Festival: Kareena Kapoor's Oh-So-Stunning Pics From The Opening Night
Kareena Kapoor was last seen in Singham Again. The film is a part of director Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe
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Panchayat Season 4 Filming Begins: Here's What You Need to Know
Filming has started for the eagerly anticipated Season 4 of Panchayat, Prime Video’s hit comedy-drama series. Actor Durgesh Kumar shared the news with a photo on social media, sparking fan excitement. With Deepak Kumar Mishra directing and familiar cast members returning, Panchayat promises more heartfelt and humorous insights into village life. ...
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Shashi Tharoor's Request To PM Modi After Payal Kapadia's Big Win At Cannes
Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday took a swipe at PM after he hailed director Payal Kapadia for winning the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival, asking if India is proud of her, shouldn't his government immediately withdraw the "cases" against her.
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Trump Says He Will Sue Biopic Showing Him Raping His Wife, Director Responds
The director of an explosive biopic that shows Donald Trump raping his wife defended the controversial scene on Tuesday, telling AFP the alleged incident is "well known" and shed light on the ex-president's character.
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Cannes 2023: Full List Of Winners - Anatomy Of A Fall Wins Big
Justine Triet became the third female director to win the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or for her film Anatomy of a Fall
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HBO’s The Idol Cast Defends the Series’ Overtly Graphic Scenes at Cannes Film Festival
The cast of HBO’s upcoming series The Idol on Tuesday defended its overtly sexual scenes and rejected rumours of onset turmoil, after the show scandalised critics at Cannes. Director Sam Levinson — best known for Euphoria — claims that the show reflects the ‘very sexualised world’ we live in, adding that “sometimes things that might be ...
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to Premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on May 18
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will have a world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Lead Harrison ford will be accompanied by director James Mangold and the remaining cast, as they walk the red carpet to a John Williams soundtrack. It will premiere May 18 at the festival, followed by a worldwide theatrical release on June 30. In Indi...
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8-Year-Old, Who Played Trans Girl, Wins Best Actor Award At Berlin Film Festival
In the feature debut by Spanish director Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren, Otero plays a nine-year-old child who was born a boy but who considers herself a girl.
