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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".

75. Filmfestspiele in Venedig Verleihung Goldener Löwe Alfonso Cuaron

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88. Oscarverleihung Oscars Best Director Alejandro Inarritu

10 names behind Mexico's film renaissance 05.10.2018

'Made in Mexico' is a new Netflix reality series — but it could also be a slogan for the rise of the Mexican film industry. Mexican films are currently winning prizes and awards around the world.

New York Manhattan Criminal Court Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein sued by German actress for asserted rape 22.08.2018

A German actress has filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, accusing the disgraced movie mogul of raping her in 2006. She says he threatened to torpedo her career if she spoke out against him.
67. Filmfestspiele in Cannes - Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling's diverse film roles 20.07.2018

Ryan Gosling plays the first man on the moon in the soon-to-be-released film First Man, the latest role in the actor's wide repertoire ranging from jazz pianists to cyber cops. We review his most celebrated films.
Kino-Regisseur Ingmar Bergman

The 11 best movies of iconic filmmaker Ingmar Bergman 12.07.2018

Honored as Best Director of All Time in Cannes in 1997, the Swedish director is undoubtedly one of the greatest artists of cinematic history.

Kino-Regisseur Ingmar Bergman

Margarethe von Trotta praises idol Ingmar Bergman in first documentary 12.07.2018

Von Trotta is one of a few German filmmakers who attended the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, where her film Searching for Ingmar Bergman was first screened. She told DW how the homage to the Swedish director came about.
71. internationales Filmfestival in Cannes, Frankreich

The surprise Palme d'Or win for Japanese drama 'Shoplifters' at Cannes 19.05.2018

"Shoplifters" by Hirokazu Kore-eda has won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. A total of 21 movies were competing to win the top prize.
Filmszene Die Blechtrommel von Volker Schlöndorff

10 memorable winners of the Palme d'Or 18.05.2018

The Golden Palm has been awarded at the glamorous Cannes Film Festival since 1955. Since then, some of the world's most famous directors have won – but only one woman. Here's a look back at the highlights.

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Solo: A Star Wars Story celebrated at Cannes 16.05.2018

Chewbacca hit the red carpet at Cannes Tuesday, accompanied by Stormtroopers and other co-stars in the latest film in the Star Wars franchise, Solo: A Star Wars Story. The spin-off provides background on Han Solo.
Filmfestspiele Cannes 2018 | Filmstill Lars von Trier: The House That Jack Built

Gory Lars von Trier film splits Cannes audiences 16.05.2018

Provocative Danish director Lars von Trier caused controversy anew at the Cannes Film Festival as his gruesome new thriller, The House that Jack Built, led audiences to walk out.
Euromaxx 14.05.2018

Cannes in the South of France 14.05.2018

Once a humble fishing village, Cannes on the French Riviera is now best-known for hosting the annual film festival. Its harbor teems with luxury yachts while upscale boutiques and posh restaurants line its streets.

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Cannes festival organizers sign pact for gender parity 14.05.2018

The Cannes Film Festival has long been criticized for gender imbalance on its juries and in its film selection. Now, on the heels of a red-carpet protest, the festival's director has pledged to strive for equality.

Frankreich 71st Cannes Film Festival | Screening des Films Girls of the Sun

Cannes: Female movie stars demand improved gender equality 12.05.2018

Eighty-two female stars at the Cannes Film Festival have staged a red-carpet protest against gender inequality. They also called for "a safe workplace" following allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein.
DW Euromaxx Zuschaueraktion zu Filmfestspielen Cannes

Survey: What’s your favorite place to watch a good movie? 11.05.2018

With the Cannes Film Festival scheduled to run from 8 May to the 19 May, 2018, we asked you what your favorite place to watch movies is. To see whether you won our prize, click here:
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Controversies in Cannes at the 71st Film Festival 08.05.2018

A competition with few big names but lots of politically explosive material. An argument with Netflix. German cinema's disappointing presence. An overview of the issues facing Cannes as the film festival opens.
2015 Cannes Film Festival - Roter Teppich Cate Blanchett

The issues rocking the Cannes Film Festival 08.05.2018

Selfies are forbidden on the red carpet; Harvey Weinstein is persona non grata in Cannes, but Lars von Trier no longer is. While #MeToo remains a dominant issue, there are more women on the jury than in the competition.

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