Cannes Directors' Fortnight Archives

‘Hit The Road’: Panah Panahi’s Directorial Debut Is Thrilling Cinema & A Breath Of Fresh Air [Cannes Review]

July 14, 2021 11:36 am

It would be disingenuous not to begin this review by mentioning that, yes, Panah Panahi is indeed related to the titan of Iranian cinema, Jafar Panahi. Panah is the acclaimed filmmaker's son, and besides going...

‘Hit The Road’ Trailer: Jafar Panahi’s Son, Panah Panahi’s Feature-Length Debut Premieres In The Director’s Fortnight Sidebar [Cannes Exclusive]

Rodrigo Perez

July 10, 2021 2:32 am

News, Trailers

Like father like son, and just like that, there’s competition in the Panahi family for the best filmmaker. Having studied cinema at the Tehran University of Art, then moving into the roles of assistant cinema...

Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight 2021 Lineup Includes ‘The Souvenir Part II,’ The Latest From Clio Barnard, Miguel Gomes & More

Rodrigo Perez

June 8, 2021 7:16 am

Festivals, News

Following the COVID-19-driven cancelation last year, the Cannes' the Directors' Fortnight sidebar section returns in full force. Organizer Paolo Moretti and his selection committee have unveiled the official s...

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‘The Lighthouse’: Robert Eggers’ Brilliant, Tempestuous Psychodrama With Robert Pattinson & Willem Dafoe [Cannes Review]

Jessica Kiang

May 19, 2019 9:14 am

Features, Festivals, News, Reviews

So who knew that Edgar Allan Poe and "Man of Aran" early cinema pioneer Robert Flaherty threw a Herman Melville-themed party for Ernest Hemingway which, under the influence of bathtub gin and barometric anomaly...

‘Deerskin’: Get Weird With The Trailer For Quentin Dupieux’s Cannes Entry

Kevin Jagernauth

May 11, 2019 12:57 pm

Festivals, News, Trailers

Across his career, Quentin Dupieux has managed to keep to his own, singular, weirdo path without every quite breaking out of the cult circuit. Nonetheless, his work is championed in the right corners, and this ...

John Carpenter To Be Honored At 2019 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight With Golden Coach Award

Charles Barfield

March 28, 2019 1:02 pm

Festivals, News

Last year was a fairly big year for John Carpenter. No, the legendary director didn’t have a new film hit theaters. Instead, his greatest creation, “Halloween,” was remade/rebooted/sequel-ized and went on to be...

‘Climax’ Trailer: Gaspar Noé’s Latest Is A Crazed Dance Party Out Of Control

David Pountain

May 13, 2018 7:50 am

News, Trailers

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Every new feature film from controversial director Gaspar Noé is a fresh attempt to push the boundaries of art and taste. So when the suggestively titled "Climax" premieres at the Director’s Fortnight in Cannes...

Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Announces Gaspar Noé’s Latest, Nicolas Cage’s ‘Mandy’ & More

The Playlist Staff

April 17, 2018 9:39 am

Festivals, News

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Underwhelmed by the recent announcement of the full Cannes Film Festival lineup and perhaps its lack of big-name auteurs? Some of the suspects you are looking for, Claire Denis, Terry Gilliam, et al, are still ...

‘Let the Sunshine In’ Starring Juliette Binoche Is An Unprecedented Misfire From Claire Denis [Cannes Review]

Bradley Warren

May 18, 2017 8:48 am

News, Reviews

Give any cinephile worth their salt the keys to one of the major European festivals and you can bet they’ll find a high-profile slot for the latest film by Claire Denis. However, the film festival gatekeepers d...

First Trailer For Bruno Dumont’s Musical ‘Jeannette: The Childhood Of Joan Of Arc’ Sings A Rebellious Song

Kevin Jagernauth

May 11, 2017 8:09 am

News, Trailers

Joan Of Arc fought with her faith for France, but most stories around The Maid of Orléans focus on her final teenage years where she was captured and burned at the stake by the English. Filmmaker Bruno Dumont t...

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