‘Lady on Fire’ by female promise Sciamma sets Cannes ablaze
CANNES, France (Reuters) – “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”, a tender story of an 18th century painter who falls in love with her muse, has set Cannes ablaze, training …
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New Maradona film tracks highs and lows, intimate family moments
CANNES, France (Reuters) – A new documentary about soccer great Diego Maradona shines a light on intimate moments with his family and teammates through previously unseen footage that capture the …
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Maradona to miss Cannes film premiere after shoulder injury
Soccer Football – Ascenso MX Final – Second Leg – Atletico San Luis v Dorados, Alfonso Lastras Stadium, San Luis Potosi, Mexico – May 5, 2019 Dorados coach Diego Armando …
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Clad in green, film crew protest Argentina abortion law on Cannes red carpet
CANNES, France (Reuters) – Waving green scarves and chanting “solidarity for women”, an Argentine film crew and several dozen campaigners turned the Cannes red carpet into a protest on Saturday …
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Argentine filmmaker shines light on country’s abortion battle at Cannes
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – An Argentine documentary, set for its premiere at Cannes on Saturday, is taking on the highly-charged topic of abortion, an issue that has polarized the South …
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‘Bacurau’ shines spotlight on a feverish Brazil at Cannes
CANNES, France (Reuters) – Set in the scorching outback of northern Brazil in a small, cut-off town suffering from water shortages, “Bacurau”, a contender for the top film prize at …
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UK’s Prince Harry wins damages over aerial pictures of his private home
Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, meets well-wishers outside of the Barton Neighbourhood Centre in Oxford, Britain, May 14, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Harry, Britain’s Duke of …
Read More Prince Harry secures substantial damages over pictures of his private home
Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, meets well-wishers outside of the Barton Neighbourhood Centre in Oxford, Britain, May 14, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Harry, Britain’s Duke of …
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Jarmusch’s star-studded zombie parable kicks off Cannes
CANNES, France (Reuters) – With a glamorous cast of flesh-eating undead including Iggy Pop, U.S. filmmaker Jim Jarmusch kicked off Cannes’ cinema showcase on Tuesday with an acerbic swipe at …
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Cannes jury head Inarritu hails cinema experience in Netflix age
CANNES, France (Reuters) – Cannes jury president Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu lauded the “communal experience” of watching movies in cinemas as the French film festival, locked in a row with streaming …
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