Michel Hazanavicius Renames Cannes Opener ‘Z’ Due to Similarity to Russian Hate Symbol
The letter “Z” is often used as a symbol of support for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The letter “Z” is often used as a symbol of support for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The filmmaker also addressed his movie “The Artist,” the last film from The Weinstein Company to win best picture.
Michel Hazanavicius spent a lot of time examining Godard’s first decade for the new film, and shares his favorites.
The director of “The Artist” delivers a youthful portrait of the New Wave icon in love.
“He’s one of the most important directors in the history of cinema, an iconic figure, but he’s a person as well,” the filmmaker said of his subject.
The security precaution affected a press screening of filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius’s competition entry “Redoubtable.”
The film is already generating Oscar buzz ahead of its premiere at Cannes.
The legendary French New Wave director is portrayed by “The Dreamers” actor Louis Garrel.
The film follows Godard’s second marriage with actress Anne Wiazemsky.
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