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Adnan Al Rajeev's ‘Ali’ makes history with Cannes Special Jury Mention
In a historic feat for Bangladeshi cinema, filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeev and his team have brought home the countrys first-ever award from the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, winning a Special Jury Mention for their short film Ali. Rajeev confirmed the news on his social media platforms from...
Cannes wraps with Iranian and Ukrainian films leading awards buzz
The 77th Cannes Film Festival concludes on Saturday, with Iranian and Ukrainian films emerging as top contenders for the coveted Palme dOr. Among the frontrunners are It Was Just an Accident by acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi, a darkly ironic take on political imprisonment, and Ukrainian...
Ishaan Khatter makes Cannes debut with Homebound
Indian actor Ishaan Khatter has made his Cannes debut with Homebound, a powerful new drama directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and co-starring Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa. The films premiere at the prestigious festival marks a major milestone in Ishaans evolving career, reports NDTV. Speaking to...
Cannes’ longest standing ovation: 22 minutes for a low-budget film
Standing ovations lasting seven to nine minutes are a regular occurrence at the Cannes Film Festival, a tradition that has continued for decades. Over time, records have emerged celebrating the films that received the lengthiest applause in the festivals history. The record-breaking ovation...
Gazan twins in Cannes warn ‘nothing left’ of homeland
Twin Gazan filmmakers Arab and Tarzan Nasser said they never thought the title of their new film Once Upon A Time In Gaza would have such heartbreaking resonance. Right now there is nothing left of Gaza, said Tarzan when it premiered on Monday at the Cannes film festival, reports AFP. Since...
What's happened at the Cannes Film Festival so far — and what's still to come
This years Cannes Film Festival is at its halfway mark, but its been an attention-grabbing affair since its start from new rules for its red carpets, nerves about potential U.S. tariffs and the return of Tom Cruise. And that says nothing about the films, seen as a strong slate as Cannes has...
New Cannes dress code forces Halle Berry to switch outfits
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry was caught off-guard by the Cannes Film Festivals updated dress code and had to switch her outfit choice last minute, she told journalists on Tuesday. Under the rules, nudity is not allowed on the red carpet, and voluminous outfits, in particular those with a...
Tom Cruise backs to Cannes with ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’
Tom Cruise is set to return to the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, marking three years since he premiered Top Gun: Maverick at the event. This time, he arrives with Mission: Impossible Final Reckoning, the latest entry in the action-packed franchise directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The...
Cannes Festival’s social media handles feature ‘Ali’
Bangladeshi filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeevs short film Ali has been officially recognised by the social media platforms of the prestigious Festival de Cannes, marking a proud moment for the countrys film industry. The announcement was made on Friday through the festivals official Facebook and...
Cultural Ministry honors ‘Ali’ team
Cultural Ministry has honored the team behind the short film Ali after its historic selection for the Short Film Competition at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival, marking a major milestone for the countrys film industry. At a press conference held Monday afternoon, Cultural Affairs...
Bangladeshi short film "Ali" makes official selection at Cannes 2025
Bangladeshi short film Ali directed by Adnan Al Rajeev has made it to the Official Competition at the 78th Festival de Cannes. The confirmation of this news was shared by the festival authorities along with the announcement of films nominated in the short film category on Friday. Adnan Al...
Cannes to honor slain Gaza Photojournalist with documentary screening
The Cannes Film Festival announced Wednesday that a documentary about Gaza photojournalist Fatima Hassouna will be screened in her honor following her death in an Israeli airstrike last week. The film, Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk by Iranian director Sepideh Farsi, will be shown at ACID...