Articles by Gautaman Bhaskaran
Cannes 2024: Mohammad Rasoulof brings The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof brings the thrilling story of escape to Cannes with The Seed of the Sacred Fig.
Published on May 24, 2024 03:08 PM IST
Sean Baker's obsession with sex workers finds a voice in Cannes title Anora
Sean Bakers brings a spin to the Cinderella story with his latest feature, Anora, that premiered at Cannes Film Festival.
Published on May 22, 2024 03:49 PM IST
Kevin Costner's film at Cannes gets standing ovation and walkouts
Kevin Costner's Horizon, An American Saga premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday and not everyone was impressed.
Published on May 21, 2024 10:57 AM IST
Cannes Film Festival screens Shyam Benegal's restored version of Manthan
Shyam Benegal's Manthan was screened in the Cannes Classics Section. In attendance were Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah and Prateik Babbar.
Published on May 20, 2024 07:02 PM IST
The Girl With The Needle may be dark and Dickensian but has a ray of hope
The Girl With The Needle places star Vic Carmen Sonne for an excellent chance to walk away with the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Published on May 18, 2024 06:17 PM IST
Wild Diamond is an apt take on the struggle of being Gen Z in a vain world
Coming from the first-time writer-director, Wild Diamond is a revealing commentary on the destructive type of wild dreams the young people sink into.
Published on May 17, 2024 07:56 PM IST
Cannes Film Festival opens with The Second Act, whispers of controversies heard
Even as the Cannes Film Festival opened with The Second Act helmed by Quentin Dupieux, whispers of a major expose in the French film industry makes rounds.
Published on May 16, 2024 01:25 PM IST
Cannes Film Fest Un Certain Regard is gem that is treated as a poor Cinderella
Here are five Un Certain Regard works that one should not miss at the Cannes Film Festival even if that means skipping a Competition title.
Published on May 13, 2024 06:45 PM IST
At Cannes Film Festival, drama unfolds even outside the cinemas
The festival has issued an official statement hoping that there would be solutions to stop workers from protesting over pay packets.
Published on May 08, 2024 05:29 PM IST
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof banned from attending Cannes Film Festival
Once again, an Iranian director – Mohammad Rasoulof – was stopped from attending Cannes Film Festival. The annual festival begins on May 14 and ends on May 25.
Published on May 03, 2024 01:43 PM IST
Why are Indian movies and jurors so few and far between at Cannes?
The Cannes Film Festival jury will be chaired by Barbie director Greta Gerwig this May. No Indian name made it to the jury this year.
Published on Apr 29, 2024 03:24 PM IST
Cannes Film Festival poster mirrors scene from Rhapsody in August
A new poster for the upcoming season of Cannes Film Festival was shared on line and shows a beautiful scene from Kurosawa's movie.
Published on Apr 20, 2024 02:01 PM IST
In a first, Cannes to give Honorary Palme d'Or to a group, Studio Ghibli
Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli will be awarded with an honorary Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival for their beautiful animated films.
Published on Apr 18, 2024 02:23 PM IST
Is Cannes Film Festival heavily tilted towards English-language fare this time?
Cannes Film Festival is all set to take off on May 14 but there is some peculiar observation to be made about this year's films in competition.
Published on Apr 12, 2024 04:32 PM IST
Indian film to compete at Cannes Film Festival after 30 years
Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light is the story of two women on a holiday where they find a vent for their desires.
Published on Apr 12, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Francis Ford Coppola's passion project Megalopolis to vie for Palme d'Or
Shia LeBeouf, Adam Driver-starrer Megalopolis is directed by Francis Ford Coppola and will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
Published on Apr 10, 2024 04:10 PM IST
Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga will premiere at Cannes Film Festival
Kevin Costner's multi-part series Horizon: An American Saga will be showcased during the Cannes Film Festival.
Published on Apr 09, 2024 12:37 PM IST
Cannes Fest to begin rolling on May 14 with surreal comedy The Second Act
Lea Seydoux's The Second Act will open the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 14. It is directed by Quentin Dupieux.
Published on Apr 04, 2024 03:34 PM IST
Cannes 2023: Wes Anderson's Asteroid City set in the 1950s talks about lockdown
Wes Anderson's Asteroid City is another addition to his long list of peculiar movies with the biggest Hollywood stars.
Published on May 26, 2023 01:52 PM IST
Cannes 2023: Jude Law wore 'smelly perfume' to play King Henry VIII in Firebrand
Actor Jude Law wore a special 'perfume' made of “puss, blood, faecal matter and sweat”. He plays King Henry VIII in Firebrand.
Published on May 24, 2023 08:12 AM IST
Cannes favourite The Zone of Interest director says it is not a museum piece
The Zone of Interest director Jonathan Glazer said the film needed to be presented with a degree of urgency and alarm.
Published on May 21, 2023 02:44 PM IST
Cannes: Catherine Corsini was ‘too proud’ to use intimacy coach for Homecoming
At Cannes Film Festival, Catherine Corsini screened her controversial new film Homecoming, under fire for allegedly featuring sex scenes with minors involved.
Published on May 19, 2023 01:00 PM IST
Michael Douglas says Basic Instinct seemed so scandalous in 1992 at Cannes
Michael Douglas was presented with an honorary Palme d'Or for career achievement at the opening ceremony on May 16.
Published on May 18, 2023 09:09 PM IST
Cannes Film Festival opens with Johnny Depp's comeback film, Jeanne du Barry
Johnny Depp's French drama Jeanne du Barry opened the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. He plays King Louis XV in the movie.
Published on May 17, 2023 09:39 AM IST
British Legend Ken Loach to take his last movie, The Old Oak to Cannes
86-year-old British filmmaker Ken Loach is gearing up for the screening of his film The Old Oak at Cannes. Will he win the Palm d'Or this time?
Published on May 16, 2023 09:16 AM IST
Controversies galore at Cannes Film Festival 2023, but these are nothing new
Controversies at Cannes are nothing new. Here's a look at some of them this year, from the opening film, Johnny Depp's Jeanne de Barry, to Homecoming.
Published on May 13, 2023 09:55 AM IST
Reading Lolita in Tehran to be promoted at upcoming Cannes Fest
Golshifteh Farahani-starrer Reading Lolita in Tehran is on its way to Cannes Film Festival. The film is based on a popular novel from 2003.
Published on May 09, 2023 01:49 PM IST
Cannes Fest to honour Michael Douglas with honorary Palme d'Or
Cannes Film Fest will honour Michael Douglas this year. He said ‘it’s an honour to return to the Croisette’ after 50 years.
Updated on May 04, 2023 01:38 PM IST
Parisian fashion house Saint Laurent to present its first movie at Cannes 2023
Pedro Pascal, Ethan Hawke-starrer A Strange Way of Life is all set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. It is produced by fashion house YSL.
Published on Apr 15, 2023 04:25 PM IST
Martin Scorsese, Wim Wenders, Wes Anderson to be part of upcoming Cannes 2023
New films by Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, and Ken Loach will premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy is the only Indian selection.
Published on Apr 13, 2023 08:03 PM IST