Cristian Mungiu

Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve were moved as their film 'Fjord' earned a 10-minute standing ovation at Cannes. The drama depicts a Romanian-Norwegian family's life unraveling in Norway after authorities remove their children over alleged abuse. The powerful story, exploring clashes between faith, norms, and state power, deeply resonated with the audience, eliciting gasps and strong emotional responses.

As the Cannes Film Festival kicks off, 22 films vie for the coveted Palme d'Or, featuring masterpieces from acclaimed directors. However, the reduced presence of women filmmakers has stirred debate, leading critics to label the event as engaging in 'feminism washing.' Nonetheless, this year’s selection remains a vibrant mix of global stories and perspectives.

Following the 2025 edition which had a large Hollywood presence with Tom Cruise's ' Impossible - The Final Reckoning' and Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest', the upcoming Cannes will be dominated by international cinema and indie filmmakers.

Vidya Balan joins Cannes jury panel

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Actress Vidya Balan is all set to be part of the international competition jury of the 66th Cannes Film Festival this month and says she is not thinking too much about her wardrobe.

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan and 'Life of Pi' director Ang Lee are part of the prestigious 66th Cannes Film Festival's nine-member jury, headed by Hollywood director Steven Spielberg.

The countdown to the city’s most anticipated film festival has begun. From October 18 to 25, movie buffs in the city will be treated to a line-up of about 230 acclaimed films with special segments dedicated to French, Italian, Afghan and Indian cinema as well as silent films accompanied by a live orchestra.

The actress says she did not want her choice of clothes to be just sartorial statement but rather reflect her identity.

Twelve Cannes 2016 winning films, including ‘I, Daniel Blake’ directed by Ken Loach that won the Palm d’Or and the Palm Dog Manitarian Award will be screened at the 47th edition of the International Film Festival of India, Goa. The UK film that revolves around the life of a middle aged carpenter and a single mother who find themselves struck in similar situations will be screened in the masterstrokes category.

With a superlative precedent set by the stellar film screenings, workshops and open forums events hosted during the days prior, the schedule of events at day 7 of the 14th Mumbai Film Festival was the quintessential cinematic indulgence for all attendees.

The nominations for the 33rd Gotham Awards have been announced, kicking off the awards season in Hollywood. The diverse range of nominees includes films such as "All Of Us Strangers," "Beef," and "The Zone," as well as talents like Bradley Cooper and Ben Affleck. The awards, which celebrate independent cinema, will take place on November 27 in New York City.

The 2023 Gotham Awards were held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, marking the beginning of the awards season. The event celebrated the best in film and television, with the presence of notable stars from the entertainment industry. "Past Lives" emerged as the Best Feature, while Charles Melton won Best Supporting Performance for "May December" and Lily Gladstone received accolades for her lead performance in "The Unknown Country." The awards embraced a gender-neutral approach to acting categories and allowed more diverse entries, including larger productions like "Barbie.

The MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is less than a month away from offering the city a movie extravaganza unlike any other. The festival is set to kick off on 20th October. The press conference began with the announcement of the festival's new brand identity.

The BBC recently published its list of top 100 films of the 21st Century, but not one Indian film made itself to the list. As per the BBC, for determining 100 greatest films, they received 177 film critics.

As the city's most eagerly awaited cultural event, the 14th Mumbai Film Festival, draws closer, we compile a list of the top 20 films to look out for from more than 200 films being played at the festival.

Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother," a film exploring family relationships, surprisingly won the Venice Film Festival's top prize, the Golden Lion. Kaouther Ben Hania's Gaza documentary, "The Voice of Hind Rajab," received the Silver Lion, highlighting the ongoing conflict. The festival also honored acting, directing, and screenwriting achievements, with winners addressing wars in Gaza and Ukraine.