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Japan’s love for Tamil cinema reflects at the Tokyo Film Festival

Tamil cinema was a big hit in Japan, particularly that which had superstar Rajinikanth playing a mind-boggling variety of characters. Happily, the romance continues with R Madhavan starrer Irudhi Suttru.

Vikram Vedha stars R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi.
Updated on Oct 31, 2017 03:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Tokyo film fest celebrates 30th edition with Japanese opener

Fullmetal Alchemist transforms a highly popular comic series (and Japan is very well known for its Manga comics) into live action, tracing the journey of two brothers as they decide to regain all that they have lost.

Fullmetal Alchemist is directed by Fumihiko Sori.
Updated on Oct 25, 2017 01:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Tokyo | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

John Abraham to act in a film helmed by Tiger Man Mike Pandey

Wildlife filmmaker Mike Pandey and John Abraham will soon be working on a feature film themed around tiger conservation.

John Abraham, whose next release is Parmanu, will star in a film by Mike Pandey on tiger conservation.
Updated on Oct 04, 2017 04:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Egypt | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Egypt’s first edition of El Gouna Film Festival screens sparkling fare

El Gouna Film Festival have an interesting collection of films like Amr Salama’s Sheikh Jackson, which talks about the unusual cult following that Michael Jackson enjoyed in the Arab world.

A scene from Amr Salama’s Sheikh Jackson.
Updated on Sep 29, 2017 04:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, El Gouna (Egypt) | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival to screen Anurag Kashyap, Irrfan Khan works

For its inaugural year, El Gouna has put together an interesting programme. As far as India is concerned, Anurag Kashyap’s Mukkabaaz and Irrfan Khan’s No Bed of Roses will be screened in the festival.

A scene from Anurag Kashyap’s Mukkabaaz or The Brawler.
Updated on Sep 21, 2017 01:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Ali Fazal’s provocative British drama Victoria and Abdul goes to Venice Film Festival

Based on a book, titled Victoria and Abdul by Shrabani Basu, Stephen Frears’ film examines how a young 24-year-old Abdul Karim became a close confidant of an ageing Queen Victoria.

Victoria and Abdul stars Dame Judi Dench and Ali Fazal.
Updated on Aug 30, 2017 05:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

The Song of Scorpions: Irrfan, Golshifteh Farahani bring alive a daunting tale

In a chat with HT, director Anup Singh, whose next film The Song of Scorpions had its world premiere at Locarno on August 9, talks about what it was to work with Irrfan Khan, Golshifteh Farahani and Waheeda Rehman.

Irffan Khan worked with Anup Singh in Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost.
Updated on Aug 11, 2017 04:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Taramani: Why Tamil director Ram preferred A-certification over censor board cuts

Director Ram has come out with two posters of his film Taramani - slated for release on August 11 - which pokes fun at the censor board. However, he has clarified that he has nothing against the board.

Taramani stars Andrea Jeremiah and Vasanth Ravi.
Updated on Aug 10, 2017 03:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Once again, Venice Film Festival titles offer Oscars hope

The Venice Film Festival has become a popular launchpad for many Oscar aspirants. This year too will see big names. These include George Clooney (Suburbicon), Darren Aronofsky (Mother) and Alexander Payne (Downsizing) among others.

Jennifer Lawrence in a still from Darren Aronofsky’s Mother.
Updated on Aug 03, 2017 01:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Ritesh Batra in a cocktail with Jane Fonda, Robert Redford at Venice

The American streaming giant Netflix and Venice have teamed up to present Ritesh Batra’s third feature, Our Souls at Night, at the festival. The film stars Jane Fonda and Robert Redford.

Ritesh Batra’s The Lunchbox released in 2013.
Updated on Jul 18, 2017 03:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake, seems so relevant after the Tory slide

In the light of Labour party’s performance in British elections, it is relevant that revisit British director Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake.

I, Daniel Blake takes a sharp look at the British bureaucracy.
Updated on Jun 12, 2017 04:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Cannes Competition Netflix title, Okja, runs into roadblock in South Korea

South Korean animated Okja, which created quite a flutter at Cannes 2017, has run into a roadblock in South Korea as a powerful exhibitor has said it will not be given screen space.

Bong Joon-Ho’s movie, Okja, created quite a flutter at Cannes this year.
Updated on Jun 03, 2017 01:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Cannes less magical this summer, and what a pity!

Over-the-top security and a poor selection of films ensured that Cannes Film Festival this year was just no fun.

A scene from the film Wonderstruck, screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
Updated on May 31, 2017 03:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Post Cannes, Shruti Haasan does an Aishwarya Rai with Sangamithra!

Shruti Haasan went to Cannes to promote Sanghamithra. That was on May 18. But by May 29, she had walked out of it.

Shruti Haasan went to Cannes to promote Sundar’s film Sanghamithra.
Updated on May 30, 2017 03:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Cannes 2017: Swedish comedy The Square wins Palme d’Or, Sofia Coppola best director

In a stunning upset, the nine-member jury led by Spanish director Pedro Almodovar and including Hollywood stars Jessica Chastain and Will Smith awarded the trophy to director Ruben Ostlund.

The Square is termed as a surprise winner.
Updated on May 29, 2017 09:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Cannes 2017: Fatih Akin’s In the Fade is all about a mother’s terrible sorrow

Turkish filmmaker Fatih Akin, who lives in Germany, was back at Cannes with his new movie, In the Fade, which has garnered divided opinions.

In the Fade stars Diane Krugger in the lead role.
Updated on May 27, 2017 02:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Cannes 2017: Naomi Kawase’s Radiance is radiantly refreshing

Japanese director Naomi Kawase’s latest film Radiance is a love story between a partially blind photographer and a woman who pens movie audio descriptions.

Cannes veteran Naomi Kawase’s new film Radiance examines the relationship between a photographer whose vision is fading and a woman who pens movie audio descriptions.(Cannes Film Festival)
Updated on May 27, 2017 12:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Sofia Coppola’s The Beguiled examines sexual desires in times of war

Set three years into the American Civil War in the mid-19th century, The Beguiled by Sofia Coppola may draw comparisons with the unbeatable Gone With The Wind.

Sofia Coppola examines sexual tension and desire in times when men were scarce and yet the identity of a woman was intrinsically tied to a man.
Updated on May 26, 2017 09:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Cannes screens a smashing biopic of a suave star, Cary Grant

At Cannes this year, one of the highlights was the screening of the biopic of Hollywood legend Cary Grant called Becoming Cary Grant by Mark Kidel.

Cary Grant was born Archie Leach in England who went on to became a big Hollywood star.
Updated on May 24, 2017 02:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Sangamithra plays big at Cannes, Nandita Das and Aparna Sen too promote their films

Many filmmakers over the years have been going to Cannes to promote their films. The latest to join is the team of the Tamil film, Sangamithra. Also present at the festival were Nandita Das (Manto) and Aparna Sen with Sonata.

Sanghamithra will star Shruti Haasan in the lead role.
Updated on May 20, 2017 02:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Scenic Cannes turned into a fortress to thwart terror strikes

The security at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival has been “unprecedented”. As a result, many screenings have been starting late -- something unheard of at Cannes.

The General Delegate of the Cannes Film Festival, Thierry Fremaux, waits on May 18, 2017 for guests to arrive for the screening of the film 'Blade of the Immortal' (Mugen no Junin) at the 70th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France.(AFP)
Updated on May 19, 2017 04:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Cannes 2017: Disappointing opener, Almodovar and Will Smith ungainly disagreement

The Cannes Film Festival opened with Arnaud Desplechin’s Ismael’s Ghosts which was unbelievably disappointing. Later, the festival saw jurors, Spanish master Pedro Almodovar and the Hollywood star Will Smith, publicly differ on the Netflix issue.

Ismael’s Ghosts did not attract booing from Cannes critics, known to be brutally acerbic. But as the credits rolled marking its end, hundreds of journalists at the screening rose without offering any sort of appreciation.
Updated on May 18, 2017 04:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Cannes, France | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

4 Nicole Kidman movies, big filmmakers: What to expect from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival

The 70th Cannes Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with a screening of Arnaud Desplechin’s Ismael’s Ghosts, followed by premieres of films by auteurs like Sofia Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Todd Haynes.

A photo taken on May 16, 2017 shows the official poster on the eve of the opening ceremony of the 70th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France.(AFP)
Updated on May 17, 2017 09:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | ByGautaman Bhaskaran, Cannes

At Cannes 2018, no Netflix if it disobeys French law

Cannes has declared a war on Netflix -- a statement issued by the festival said it would ban Netflix from sending any of its titles to the main Competition come 2018 -- if it did not adhere to French law.

A still from Okja, directed by Bong Joon-ho.
Updated on May 12, 2017 04:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Indian cinema to march into Cannes Market

The National Film Development Corporation of India will be in charge of the India Pavilion on the beach. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Venkaiah Naidu, will be present for at least three days meeting the Indian and international press. Also present, will be several Indian film producers, directors and actors.

Tamil film Sangamithra’s team will be at Cannes to promote their film.
Updated on May 09, 2017 03:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Will Roman Polanski with his new film have a good time at Cannes?

Roman Polanski’s latest movie, Based On A True Story, has been picked by Cannes to be screened at the festival’s second most important section, Outside Competition.

(File Photo) Polish-French director Roman Polanski’s new film Based On A True Story will be screened at Cannes.(AFP)
Updated on May 13, 2017 05:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

From bikini to burkini: The time for topless, semi-clad women in Cannes is over

Cannes, which was one of the 30 French resorts that banned burkinis last summer, is all set to see women donning full-body swimsuits.

A burkini-clad woman by the beach. Cannes might see them in May when the festival begins.(Shutterstock)
Updated on Apr 26, 2017 02:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Indian government ‘may use Cannes red carpet to unveil strategy’

At the Cannes 2017, India is expected to unveil its strategy. The Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu will attend the festival.

Cannes Film festival general delegate Thierry Fremaux (L) and Cannes Film festival president Pierre Lescure (R) pose in front of the official poster for the 70th Cannes Film Festival after a news conference, to announce this year's official selection in Paris, France, April 13, 2017.(REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 24, 2017 03:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

No Indian film at Cannes, there is still hope

No Indian film has made it to Cannes this year. While many Indians believe they make films for themselves and not for Cannes, the chief of the festival Thierry Fremaux is hopeful, things might change.

Vanessa Redgrave’s Sea of Sorrow was a compassionate look at the migrant crisis.
Updated on Apr 14, 2017 03:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Cannes Film Festival poster conveys passion and joy with Claudia Cardinale

The Cannes poster, often a harbinger of a Festival that has been ruling the world like a queen, shows Claudia Cardinale, an Italian actor. In the poster, Cardinale is seen dancing and laughing.

The poster, which is full of freedom and daring and happiness, is passionate red in colour with a dash of sparkling gold.
Published on Mar 31, 2017 05:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByGautaman Bhaskaran
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