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# Cannes Film Festival
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Cannes
'The hate of men will pass': Volodymyr Zelenskyy speech opens Cannes Film Festival
The leader received a standing ovation after delivering lines from the Charlie Chaplin film, the Great Dictator.
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May 18th 2022, 10:04 AM
Cinema
Final preparations underway for 75th Cannes Film Festival
The French Riviera cinema soiree is set to return with an event that promises to be something like normal following the pandemic.
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May 16th 2022, 11:26 AM
All time
Film
Michael Schumacher documentary set to premiere at Cannes film festival
It includes never-before-seen archive footage and interviews with his family
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May 13th 2019, 8:52 PM
critic's week
Irish film Vivarium selected to premiere at Cannes
It will compete for the two prizes given by La Semaine de la Critique’s jury.
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Apr 22nd 2019, 6:58 PM
asia argento
Cannes Film Festival was a 'hunting ground' for Harvey Weinstein
Yesterday. a young actress lodged a complaint for rape against French film director Luc Besson.
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May 20th 2018, 9:40 AM
troubled childhood
Whitney Houston documentary alleges singer was molested by her cousin Dee Dee Warwick
Houston died in 2012 from what was ruled an accidental drowning in a bathtub.
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May 18th 2018, 9:11 AM
ooh the flossy flossy
16 of the most glamorous red carpet looks from Cannes
Who would have thought a ‘naked swan dress’ would be chic?
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May 14th 2018, 6:50 PM
50/50
Cate Blanchett led a protest at the Cannes Film Festival to highlight the lack of gender equality at the festival
82 women took part to highlight the 82 female directors who have premiered at the festival since 1946 compared to 1,645 male directors.
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May 14th 2018, 3:00 PM
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
An Irish-backed film with Colin Farrell and Barry Keoghan is flying the flag at Cannes
The film has opened to glowing praise.
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May 23rd 2017, 7:00 AM
Frocks
All the fancy gúnas the celebs have been wearing at Cannes (so far)
Cannes is ostensibly about films, yes, but it’s also about GLAMOUR.
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May 18th 2017, 8:27 PM
netflix original
Row with Netflix prompts Cannes film festival to ban streaming-only movies
The Cannes Film Festival said they “asked in vain” for the films to be released in French cinemas, but Netflix refused.
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May 11th 2017, 12:52 PM
Palme d’Or
Irishman part of winning teams at Cannes Film Festival
Robbie Ryan filmed two award-winning films at this year’s awards
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May 23rd 2016, 10:23 AM

Ones to watch
'The industry is coming to Ireland in a big way': Bright future for Irish film with these talented graduates
Ireland’s future film-makers hope to stay in Ireland as the industry grows.
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Jun 20th 2015, 9:00 AM

Yes We Cannes
An Irish film about single people being turned into animals scooped a big prize last night
Colin Farrell stars in The Lobster.
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May 25th 2015, 7:24 AM
shoegate
Were women wearing flats turned away from the Cannes red carpet?
The festival’s organiser has dismissed the reports.
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May 19th 2015, 2:53 PM
Amy
Father of Amy Winehouse 'felt sick' while watching film about her life
The family of the late singer are considering legal action.
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Apr 27th 2015, 9:31 AM
bonsoir luna
A Dublin musical with all the songs in Irish is going to Cannes
Well, this is lovely.
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Apr 20th 2015, 1:45 PM
call security
Watch: 'Prankster' dives under America Ferrera's skirt on Cannes red carpet
Ew.
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May 17th 2014, 1:30 PM
panned at cannes
The new Grace Kelly movie is bloody awful - here's how we know
The headlines from international reviews of the film give a very clear picture.
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May 15th 2014, 10:51 AM
France
Another jewel theft in Cannes as thieves swipe €70,000 diamond ring
It’s the latest in a series of brazen thefts in the French Riviera city, following one of the world’s biggest heists last month.
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Aug 20th 2013, 9:55 PM
Irish Film
Over 20 Irish films screening and selling at Cannes Film Festival
The Irish movers and shakers of the film industry are off to Cannes to promote Ireland’s movie-making talents.
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May 15th 2013, 7:46 PM
Movies
Emma Watson film The Bling Ring books Cannes spot
Sofia Coppola’s movie tells the true story of a group of kids from a rich neighbourhood in LA that burgled the Hollywood homes of wealthy celebrities for almost a year before being caught.
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Apr 17th 2013, 10:24 PM
Doing the Cannes Cannes
Brad, Alec and PACEY! The men work the Cannes red carpet
Brad Pitt is really having the craic at Cannes.
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May 23rd 2012, 9:47 AM
In Pictures
Where are all the women? Cannes opens amidst sexism claims
Plus, all the styles from last night’s opening screening.
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May 17th 2012, 10:45 AM
Irish Film
17 Irish titles head for Cannes Film Festival
Movers and shakers of the Irish film scene are off to Cannes to promote Ireland’s movie-making talents.
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May 16th 2012, 6:30 AM
Von Trier
Lars Von Trier facing charges over Hitler rant
The controversial film-maker sparked uproar after telling an audience he “sympathised with Hitler a little bit”.
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Oct 5th 2011, 7:28 PM
Cannes Do
'Tree of Life' takes Palme d'Or at Cannes
A film about 1950s life in Waco, Texas takes the top prize for 2011, as Jean Dujardin and Kirsten Dunst take top acting awards.
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May 23rd 2011, 11:44 AM