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Highlights and memorable moments from the red carpet fashion at Cannes 2026

The Cannes Film Festival is wrapping up its twelve days of premieres and high fashion

The Independent UK

Is the #MeToo movement dead?

Nearly a decade has passed since allegations against Harvey Weinstein first emerged in the US, sparking the global #MeToo movement. Now, Australian actor Cate Blanchett says the movement has been killed off in Hollywood. So as the Cannes Film Festival comes to a close, we focus on the accusations surrounding…

France 24

Bruce Dern takes a bow at the Cannes Film Festival with a new documentary on his life

Bruce Dern had to play the long game

The Independent UK

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Trump Exhaustion Syndrome is spreading

At the Cannes Film Festival, international attendees mourn the decline of American culture — and democracy

Salon

Cannes' amfAR Gala raises millions for AIDS research with sales of artwork, jewelry and lavish goods

The Cannes Film Festival's amfAR Gala has dazzled attendees with performances by Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson, and Lizzo

The Independent UK

Cannes, Canal+, Bolloré, blacklists: Is France's cultural diversity under threat?

Is France's cultural diversity under threat? As the UN celebrates cultural diversity, and as the Cannes Film Festival weathers a fight over a possible blacklist at film producer Canal+, we take a look at what happened in Cannes. We dive into the concerns over the conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré's influence…

France 24

Director Ron Howard on Cannes, Hollywood and his new film on photographer Richard Avedon

Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard returns to the Cannes Film Festival with "Avedon", a new documentary about legendary photographer Richard Avedon. From "Apollo 13" to "A Beautiful Mind", Howard reflects on a lifetime of storytelling, the changing face of America and the creative curiosity that still drives him after nearly seven…

France 24

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What it's like inside the amfAR Gala, which has raised millions for AIDS research

The amfAR Gala at the Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc is a highlight of the Cannes Film Festival

The Independent UK

The Cannes Film Festival away from the carpet, in photos

The Palais des Festival is the center hub of the Cannes Film Festival but is far from the festival’s only stage.

The Independent UK

Jeanette revives cult film anthem "Por qué te vas" in Cannes event

Jeanette, the voice behind the iconic song Porque te vas from 1976’s Cría Cuervos, led celebrations in Cannes as France marked the film’s 50th anniversary with a restored screening and live performance at the Cannes Film Festival.

Euronews

'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' has its day at the Cannes Film Festival, 50 years after it was shot

No movie at the Cannes Film Festival has had a longer road to get here than “Once Upon a Time in Harlem."

The Independent UK

Charles de Gaulle and the French Resistance: History in the spotlight at Cannes

As one of the world's largest film events, some 140 nationalities are represented at the Cannes Film Festival. This year, however, local talent is front and centre, with a strong showing of French productions and co-productions. Critic Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the French features competing for the…

France 24

'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival

Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev sent shock waves through the Cannes Film Festival with a soberly damning crime film about murder and corruption in Russia

The Independent UK

Shocking Adult Material Now May Look Innocent Today: AI Turns 1976 Erotic Photos into Short Films in Cannes

AI technology has transformed 1970s erotic magazine photos into films, sparking discussions on nostalgia, censorship, and cultural taboos at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes gentle, quiet, long films. And he might win the Palme d'Or

The Cannes Film Festival is not a place that’s conducive to taking your time

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Tool or threat? Cannes Film Festival grapples with the rise of AI

The Cannes Film Festival can function like a global water cooler for movies, with prevailing issues and anxieties of the industry tending to surface at the event

France 24

Andie MacDowell on timeless beauty at the Cannes Film Festival

From stepping out at the festival with Wim Wenders and Diane Keaton to recent appearances as an ambassador for L’Oréal cosmetics, Andie Macdowell has become a regular at the Cannes Film Festival. She sits down with FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson to talk about movies, motherhood and promoting a more inclusive…

Latin Times

Cannes 2026: Latinos Steal the Show with Looks and Strong Political Statements

The Cannes Film Festival has always loved glamour, but this year the Croisette has also become a stage for Latino and Spanish-language stars making noise with their films, their fashion and, in Javier Bardem's case, statements sharp enough to cut through the flashbulbs.

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John Travolta's New Face A Result Of 'Drastic Reset': Before And After Photos As Plastic Surgery Rumours Surge

John Travolta's appearance at the Cannes Film Festival sparked cosmetic surgery rumours, but sources reveal his transformation is part of a personal lifestyle change following emotional recovery.

The Independent UK

A filmmaking tool or an existential threat: Cannes Film Festival weighs the rise of AI

The Cannes Film Festival can function like a global water cooler for movies, with prevailing issues and anxieties of the industry tending to surface at the event

Marie Claire

No More Heels—Julianne Moore Escapes the Cannes Film Festival Dress Code in Soft Loafers

The rules didn't say anything about outdoor slippers...

The Independent UK

The breathless Korean sci-fi monster movie 'Hope' leaves the Cannes Film Festival floored

Sprawling action movies with aliens do not generally compete for the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or

The Economic Times

Who is Sanam Saeed? Pakistani actor in news for her Cannes 2026 white 'peacock-inspired' outfit

Sanam Saeed At Cannes: Pakistani actress Sanam Saeed graced the Cannes Film Festival with a stunning white peacock-inspired gown by Hussain Rehar. The elaborate outfit, featuring intricate embroidery, paid homage to Pakistani cinema icon Shamim Ara. Designer Hussain Rehar also made his Cannes debut in a custom sherwani. The event…

The Independent UK

Cate Blanchett says Hollywood ‘very quickly’ killed #MeToo

The Oscar-winner says that men still vastly outnumber women on film sets

Radio France Internationale

Why is African cinema out of the picture at the Cannes Film Festival?

Does the absence of African films in the main competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival point to a glass ceiling? Or is African cinema still slowly but surely finding its way to the top table?

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