Multiple films and directors were highlighted in recent festival coverage.
Bruno Dumont's latest project focuses on children in a romantic story set by the sea. Ira Sachs' film received attention for its portrayal of life in 1980s New York. Other updates include box office projections for a Star Wars title and awards from Critics' Week.
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Carine Tardieu's family drama The Ties That Bind Us took the top honor at the 51st Cesar Awards in Paris, while Richard Linklater earned best director for Nouvelle Vague. Canadian actor Jim Carrey received an honorary award and delivered an emotional speech in French, recalling his family's French roots. The ceremony featured political tributes and celebrations of French cinema.
The Cannes Film Festival continues with appearances by numerous actors and directors promoting their projects.
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The 79th Cannes Film Festival began on Tuesday with the premiere of Pierre Salvadori’s The Electric Kiss as the opening film. Stars and international filmmakers arrived on the Croisette in the French Riviera resort town for the event, which runs through May 23.
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival announced on Tuesday (28) the lineup for its 2026 edition, set for June 21-27 in France. Among the selections is the Brazilian film 'O Filho da Puta', directed by Érica Maradona, Otto Guerra, Tania Anaya, and Sávio Leite, in the Contrechamp section.
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The Marché du Film hosted its first Creator Economy Summit in Cannes on May 17, bringing together film producers and digital creators to examine how online content makers are entering the movie industry.
Variety marked the 25th year of Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux at its annual Welcome to Cannes Party on May 13. The event featured tributes from industry figures and included remarks on cinema's role in promoting peace. A structural issue briefly disrupted the gathering but did not derail the celebration.
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CinemaCon 2026 featured several award presentations to rising stars and actors, alongside key project reveals. The event closed with a first look at the Avengers: Doomsday trailer.