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Cannes Film Festival

Actor Adam Driver shuts down question about clashes with actress Lena Dunham

Adam Driver was at the Cannes Film Festival to promote the new crime thriller Paper Tiger.
Adam Driver was at the Cannes Film Festival to promote the new crime thriller Paper Tiger.

Hope, South Korea’s most expensive film, underscores growing film ambition

(From left) German actor Michael Fassbender, Swedish actress Alicia Vikander, South Korean actor Zo In-Sung, South Korean actor Hwang Jung-Min, South Korean director and screenwriter Na Hong-jin, Canadian actress Taylor Russell and South Korean actress Jung Ho-yeon arrive for the screening of the film Hope at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 17.
(From left) German actor Michael Fassbender, Swedish actress Alicia Vikander, South Korean actor Zo In-Sung, South Korean actor Hwang Jung-Min, South Korean director and screenwriter Na Hong-jin, Canadian actress Taylor Russell and South Korean actress Jung Ho-yeon arrive for the screening of the film Hope at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 17.

Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho making first animated film

South korean director Bong Joon-Ho and Marrakech festival director Melita Toscan Du Plantier at the Cannes Film Festival in  France.
South korean director Bong Joon-Ho and Marrakech festival director Melita Toscan Du Plantier at the Cannes Film Festival in  France.

Cantona on the couch: Former Manchester United footballer explores ‘demons’ in raw new film

Eric Cantona attending the premiere of The Beloved (El Ser Querido) during the annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16.
Eric Cantona attending the premiere of The Beloved (El Ser Querido) during the annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16.

Manchester City’s Haaland to voice Viking warrior in new animated film

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has long been compared to a marauding Viking on the pitch as he clocks up records as the fastest player in history to score 100 Premier League goals.
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has long been compared to a marauding Viking on the pitch as he clocks up records as the fastest player in history to score 100 Premier League goals.

Oscar-winning Iranian director Farhadi calls crackdown, war deaths 'deeply painful'

At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process

After the hobbits, director Peter Jackson tackles Tintin

New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson said he has been working on a script for the Tintin film.
New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson said he has been working on a script for the Tintin film.

Emotional Vin Diesel leads Fast And Furious 25th anniversary tribute in Cannes

(From left) US model and actress Meadow Walker, US actress Jordana Brewster, US actor Vin Diesel, US actress Michelle Rodriguez and US producer Neal Moritz arrive for the screening of the film The Fast And The Furious at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 13.
(From left) US model and actress Meadow Walker, US actress Jordana Brewster, US actor Vin Diesel, US actress Michelle Rodriguez and US producer Neal Moritz arrive for the screening of the film The Fast And The Furious at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 13.

Pan’s Labyrinth returns to Cannes 20 years after record 22‑minute ovation

Director Guillermo del Toro poses during a photocall at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 18, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/ File Photo
Director Guillermo del Toro poses during a photocall at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 18, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/ File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.