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Festival de Cannes: Hollywood Hell in Barton Fink (1991)

* SPOILER WARNING * Set in 1941 Los Angeles and chronicling the titular writer’s (John Turturro) discovery of the hell within Hollywood while staying at…

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The Ballad of Narayama
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Festival de Cannes Review: The Ballad of Narayama (1983)

One of the many hidden gems within 1950’s Japanese cinema is 1958’s The Ballad of Narayama, which is a masterpiece with supreme depth and emotions….

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Parasite
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Festival de Cannes Review: Parasite (2019)

The festival buzz was at its peak for Parasite, as the latest film from the accomplished director Bong Joon-ho (director of Memories of Murder), and…

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Parasite Walks Away With the Palme d’Or: Cannes 2019

The 72nd edition of the festival wrapped up tonight with Bong-Joon Hu’s Parasite winning the Palme d’Or. Bong becomes the first Korean director to win…

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Alain Delon
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French Acting Legend Alain Delon Receives an Honorary Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival

Legendary French actor, and heartthrob, Alain Delon has been walking the Croisette at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, where he was given an Honorary Palme…

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Cannes
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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…

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Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: The Tree of Life, 2011

We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with 72 different prize winning films. The Tree of Life, 2011 Palme d’Or – Terrence Malick…

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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…

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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…

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Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: Manbiki Kazoku / Shoplifters, 2018

We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with a different prize winning film each day. Manbiki Kazoku / Shoplifters, 2018 Palme d’Or –…

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Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: sex, lies and videotape, 1989

We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with a different prize winning film each day. sex, lies and videotape, 1989 Palme d’Or –…

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Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: Elephant, 2003

We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with a different prize winning film each day. Elephant, 2003 Palme d’Or – Gus Van Sant…

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Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: Das weiße Band / The White Ribbon, 2009

We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with a different prize winning film each day. Das weiße Band / The White Ribbon, 2009…

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Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: Paris, Texas, 1984

We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with a different prize winning film each day. Paris, Texas, 1984 Palme d’Or – Wim Wenders…

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