Stream of the Day: How ‘Uncle Boonmee’ Gave New Meaning to Fantasy Filmmaking
Cannes Edition: Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s mesmerizing Palme d’Or winner gave new meaning to the term “movie magic.”
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A Year Without Cannes: Why It Hurts to Lose a Festival That Can’t Be Replaced
On the eve of what would have been the 73rd Cannes Film Festival, IndieWire staffers discuss what the loss of the festival means to them.
Stream of the Day: Celine Sciamma’s Trio of Cannes Films Reinvented the Paradigm for Women Directors
Céline Sciamma’s distinctly female stories are still rare for Cannes, but her success at the elite festival proves that such films and creators don’t need to be outliers anymore.
Cannes Will Announce Official Selection in June, but There’ll Be No Physical Edition This Year
Cannes director Thierry Frémaux instead wants to take the films out into the world, across partnering film festivals and at cinemas in the fall.
Filmmaker Shares What It’s Like to Cancel Festival and Theatrical Plans — and Bounce Back
Michele Civetta had one film set to open theaters and another with its sights set on Cannes in 2020. Here’s what happened instead.
How France Is Supporting Its Film Industry During a Global Crisis
Cannes may be an open question, but Unifrance is finding ways to salvage its film culture in a country committed to supporting it.
Cannes Parallel Sections Directors’ Fortnight, Critics’ Week, and ACID Canceled in 2020
The prestigious sidebar sections are following the lead of the official Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes Says June Festival ‘No Longer an Option’ While Exploring Contingency
Festivals aren’t allowed in France until at least mid-July, but it’s unclear exactly what contingencies Cannes is exploring.
Cannes Marches On: Inside the Crisis Facing the World’s Most Prominent Festival
“If Cannes is canceled, Cannes is canceled,” said festival director Thierry Fremaux, as the industry tries to navigate new terrain.
Cannes’ Palais des Festivals Is Now a Homeless Shelter Amid Nationwide Lockdown
With the Cannes Film Festival now postponed, the city is repurposing a key venue as a temporary homeless shelter.
25 Movies We Hoped to See at Cannes 2020, From Wes Anderson to Nolan
Cannes has been postponed until summertime, and it’s still not clear when it will happen. But that won’t stop us from anticipating a promising lineup.
Cannes Jury President Spike Lee Applauds Decision to Postpone Fest
“The world has changed and it’s changing every day,” Lee told Variety, while also slamming the president’s response to the pandemic.
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