Tag: Cannes 2019
Allison in Cannes 2019, Part Three: Beanpole; The Swallows of Kabul; A White, White Day
Beanpole Some moments of the movie were framed so perfectly… like it was a modern Persona. Unfortunately, the story and actresses don’t measure up to an…
Allison in Cannes 2019, Part Two: Litigante; Bull; As Happy as Possible
The Defendant Litigante is a family D-R-A-M-A. It concerns a single mother who is trying her best to balance work, her energetic son who is a…
Allison in Cannes 2019, Part One: The Dead Don’t Die
The Dead Don’t Die While I felt fortunate to see The Dead Don’t Die on the evening of the French release, it was very slow and derivative….
Cannes: Video – Nadine Labaki Talks About Coming Back to Cannes
Female filmmaker, Nadine Labaki, returns to the Cannes Film Festival this year. This time, as the President of the Un Certain Regard jury. Previous, the…
Cannes: Video – Yorgos Lanthimos on his Festival Experience
Greek filmmaker, Yorgos Lanthimos, talks about his previous visits to Cannes, his joy on being asked to be part of the Jury, and what he…
Cannes: Video Behind the Unveiling of that 2019 Poster
As the sun shines brightly in a uniquely wondrous corner of the world, people stop in their tracks to catch site of the official poster…
Cannes: Official Selection Jury Press Conference
As the 72nd Cannes Film Festival is finally upon us, one of the first orders of business was to welcome the illustrious Jury of the…
Filmotomy Podcast 71: The Little Cannes Preview
On the eve of the world’s greatest film festival, it’s time for an ever so small Cannes preview. Robin is joined by special guest, Juliette,…
Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: Drive, 2011
We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with a different prize winning film each day. Drive, 2011 Prix de la mise en scène…
Festival de Cannes 2019 Screenings Guide
With just a few days before the 72nd Cannes Film Festival begins, the release of the 2019 Screenings Guide means we can get a lot…
Is a Female Filmmaker Winning the Palme d’Or?
You only have to look at the Cannes Film Festival competition line-up from the last ten years, to see that at least two films directed…
Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: Les Quatre Cents Coups / The 400 Blows, 1959
We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with a different prize winning film each day. Les Quatre Cents Coups / The 400 Blows,…
Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: I, Daniel Blake, 2016
We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with a different prize winning film each day. I, Daniel Blake, 2016 Palme d’Or – Ken…
Late Arrivals: Festival de Cannes Welcomes Back Two Former Palme d'Or Winners
Following the announcement of the 2019 Official Selection at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, General Delegate, Thierry Frémaux, and co. have revealed the few additions…
