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Cannes Film Festival

‘Huge source of motivation for me’: Colony star Gianna Jun Ji-hyun on her official Cannes debut

South Korean actress Gianna Jun Ji-hyun at the photocall of Colony at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 15.
South Korean actress Gianna Jun Ji-hyun at the photocall of Colony at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 15.

Fjord by Romania’s Cristian Mungiu wins top prize at Cannes Film Festival

Director Cristian Mungiu posing with his Palme d'Or for the film Fjord, at the closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 23.
Director Cristian Mungiu posing with his Palme d'Or for the film Fjord, at the closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 23.

At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against 'monsters' like Trump

Director Pedro Almodovar who is wearing a \"Free Palestine\" pin,  poses during a photocall for the film \"Amarga Navidad\" (Bitter Christmas - Autofiction) in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
Director Pedro Almodovar who is wearing a \"Free Palestine\" pin,  poses during a photocall for the film \"Amarga Navidad\" (Bitter Christmas - Autofiction) in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda explores AI’s role in grief in Cannes contender Sheep In The Box

(From left) Director Hirokazu Kore-eda and actors Haruka Ayase, Rimu Kuwaki and Daigo Yamamoto at the screening of Sheep In The Box at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 16, 2026.
(From left) Director Hirokazu Kore-eda and actors Haruka Ayase, Rimu Kuwaki and Daigo Yamamoto at the screening of Sheep In The Box at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 16, 2026.

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'

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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.