Cannes Film Festival

S. Korean film-maker Park Chan-wook will be first from country to head Cannes festival jury

South Korean filmmaker Park Chan‑wook has long been credited for inspiring a generation of filmmakers behind the “Korean noir” genre.

American singer Katy Perry, British actor Orlando Bloom split after nine years

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have been engaged since February 2019 and have a four-year-old daughter.

Iran summons French envoy after minister’s ‘insulting’ Cannes remarks

epa12132936 Iranian director and screenwriter and producer Jafar Panahi (L) speaks on stage after winning the Palme d'Or for the film "Un simple accident" (A Simple Accident) watched by Juliette Binoche (R) and Cate Blanchett (2-R) during the closing and awards ceremony of the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 24 May 2025. The film festival runs from 13 to 24 May 2025. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Sabotage suspected after fire cuts power to 45,000 residents in French Riviera

A policeman directing traffic following a power outage that hit Cannes, France, on May 24.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang being greeted by Indonesian officials upon his arrival in Jakarta on May 24.

Dissident Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi wins top prize at Cannes Film Festival

Iranian director, screenwriter and producer Jafar Panahi posing with his Palme d'Or
trophy at the Cannes Film Festival on May 24.

France’s Cannes hit by power sabotage as film festival draws to a close

Pedestrians crossing a street in Cannes during a traffic light outage caused by the power cut on May 24.

Julian Assange open to political action as Cannes hosts documentary

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, his wife Stella Assange, and the team of the documentary film \"The Six Billion Dollar Man\" presented as part of Special Screenings, pose on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the film \"The History of Sound\" in competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Director Panahi ready to return to Iran after Cannes to work on next film

Director Jafar Panahi poses during a photocall for the film \"Un simple accident\" (It Was Just an Accident) in competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Actors Robert Pattinson, Jennifer Lawrence drew on real-life parenthood for postpartum Cannes drama

Cast members Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson pose during a photocall for the film Die, My Love in competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 18.

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