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Cannes International Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival is an annual event which showcases new films of all genres from around the world.

It was founded in 1946 and has since become one of the world's most important film festivals. The invitation-only event is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes on the French Côte d'Azur. Each year, an international jury awards the Palme d'Or to the best film of the official competition. This page collates DW's latest content tagged "Cannes Film Festival".

'Elvis': A cinematic celebration of the king of rock 'n' roll

'Elvis': A cinematic celebration of the king of rock 'n' roll 22.06.2022

Baz Luhrmann's fast-paced ride through the life of Elvis Presley arrives in cinemas, with Austin Butler as the singing sensation and Tom Hanks playing his manager.
Cannes: Ruben Östlund wins second Palme d’Or for 'Triangle of Sadness'

Cannes: Ruben Östlund wins second Palme d’Or for 'Triangle of Sadness' 28.05.2022

The crude satire exploring notions of beauty and privilege won its director one of cinema's most prestigious prizes for the second time. Other films to win top honors include "Close" and "Stars at Noon."

Cannes' festive glamour clashes with reality

Cannes' festive glamour clashes with reality 25.05.2022

The film festival has always combined glitz and politics, but, amid the war in Ukraine, the decision to screen a zombie comedy as the opening film and stage a "Top Gun" stunt highlight the dissonance.
Cannes: Ukrainian film 'Butterfly Vision' depicts trauma of war

Cannes: Ukrainian film 'Butterfly Vision' depicts trauma of war 24.05.2022

Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, Maksim Nakonechnyi's feature portrays the trauma of a Ukrainian female soldier kept captive and raped by her Russian captors in Donbas.
Cannes opens with Ukraine's Zelenskyy as special guest

Cannes opens with Ukraine's Zelenskyy as special guest 17.05.2022

The 75th Cannes Film Festival has excluded all Russian participants except dissident director Kirill Serebrennikov.

Cannes' first female president: Iris Knobloch

Cannes' first female president: Iris Knobloch 16.05.2022

German manager Iris Knobloch, a longtime Warner Bros. executive, could make the prestigious Cannes Film Festival more corporate and more American.
Are bans against Russian arts targeting the right people?

Are bans against Russian arts targeting the right people? 03.03.2022

Across Europe, Russian artists, musicians and filmmakers are being excluded from events and competitions. But how far should the boycott go?
Cultural backlash against Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Cultural backlash against Russia's invasion of Ukraine 03.03.2022

From the Eurovision Song Contest to Disney and the Cannes Film Festival, the cultural sphere is reacting to the invasion of Ukraine. Russian artists critical of their government are also canceling performances.

Berlinale returns as live event despite omicron

Berlinale returns as live event despite omicron 09.02.2022

The 2022 Berlin International Film Festival kicks off as an in-person event, just as COVID infections peak in Germany. DW talks to experts about the risks.
European Film Awards 2021 favorites

European Film Awards 2021 favorites 09.12.2021

After winning other top accolades, "Titane," "The Father" and "Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn" are now vying for Europe's version of the Oscar.

What defined filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder

What defined filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder 10.09.2021

A new exhibition at Bonn's Bundeskunsthalle museum is dedicated to the German director who was extremely prolific despite his destructive lifestyle.
Palme d'Or: Julia Ducournau's 'Titane' wins top prize at Cannes

Palme d'Or: Julia Ducournau's 'Titane' wins top prize at Cannes 17.07.2021

Julia Ducournau, only the second female director to win the top prize at Cannes, beat out a stellar competition lineup with her provocative horror thriller.
'Where is Anne Frank': Animation debuts at Cannes

'Where is Anne Frank': Animation debuts at Cannes 13.07.2021

A response to rising antisemitism, Israeli director Ari Folman's animated film of Anne Frank's diary and life also addresses the struggles of young refugees today.
Cannes: Film highlights societal sexism in Bangladesh

Cannes: Film highlights societal sexism in Bangladesh 08.07.2021

The film, "Rehana Maryam Noor," marks Bangladesh's first official entry at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie centers on the struggle of a young teacher after she discovers an assault on a female student.
Spike Lee, iconic filmmaker

Spike Lee, iconic filmmaker 06.07.2021

The US film director, who leads the Cannes Film Festival jury, is a renowned advocate for African-American rights, but has directed a wide variety of films.
People protest against the February coup as they march in Mingalar Taung Nyunt township in Yangon, Myanmar, Saturday, July 3, 2021

Dominating delta and an unexpected kiss 06.07.2021

Struggling for oxygen in Indonesia, empty streets in Sydney, an unexpected kiss — have a look through the most dramatic photos of the day's current events.
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