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Cannes Film Festival

Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho making first animated film

South korean director Bong Joon-Ho and Marrakech festival director Melita Toscan Du Plantier at the Cannes Film Festival in  France.
South korean director Bong Joon-Ho and Marrakech festival director Melita Toscan Du Plantier at the Cannes Film Festival in  France.

Cantona on the couch: Former Manchester United footballer explores ‘demons’ in raw new film

Eric Cantona attending the premiere of The Beloved (El Ser Querido) during the annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16.
Eric Cantona attending the premiere of The Beloved (El Ser Querido) during the annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16.

Manchester City’s Haaland to voice Viking warrior in new animated film

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has long been compared to a marauding Viking on the pitch as he clocks up records as the fastest player in history to score 100 Premier League goals.
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has long been compared to a marauding Viking on the pitch as he clocks up records as the fastest player in history to score 100 Premier League goals.

Oscar-winning Iranian director Farhadi calls crackdown, war deaths 'deeply painful'

At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process

After the hobbits, director Peter Jackson tackles Tintin

New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson said he has been working on a script for the Tintin film.
New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson said he has been working on a script for the Tintin film.

Emotional Vin Diesel leads Fast And Furious 25th anniversary tribute in Cannes

(From left) US model and actress Meadow Walker, US actress Jordana Brewster, US actor Vin Diesel, US actress Michelle Rodriguez and US producer Neal Moritz arrive for the screening of the film The Fast And The Furious at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 13.
(From left) US model and actress Meadow Walker, US actress Jordana Brewster, US actor Vin Diesel, US actress Michelle Rodriguez and US producer Neal Moritz arrive for the screening of the film The Fast And The Furious at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 13.

Pan’s Labyrinth returns to Cannes 20 years after record 22‑minute ovation

Director Guillermo del Toro poses during a photocall at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 18, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/ File Photo
Director Guillermo del Toro poses during a photocall at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 18, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/ File Photo

Cannes film market opens to record turnout as focus shifts to smaller films

A view shows the Film Market business area during the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
A view shows the Film Market business area during the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Jane Fonda and Gong Li open Cannes Film Festival

Gong Li (left) and Jane Fonda onstage during the opening ceremony for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on May 12.
Gong Li (left) and Jane Fonda onstage during the opening ceremony for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on May 12.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.