Directors' Fortnight Archives

The 2022 Directors’ Fortnight Lineup Includes Alex Garland’s ‘Men,’ New Films By Mia Hansen-Løve, Alice Winocour & More

April 19, 2022 8:57 am

The line-up for the 54th Directors’ Fortnight selection was announced this morning by General Delegate Paolo Moretti and his selection committee. On top of the previously announced opening night film, Pietro M...

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

Elena Lazic

July 14, 2021 11:36 am

Festivals, News, Reviews

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...

‘Magnetic Beats’ Exclusive Clip: Vincent Maël Cardona’s Directors’ Fortnight Entry Follows A Pirate Radio Station In The ’80s

Charles Barfield

July 13, 2021 11:04 am

Festivals, News, Video

“Magnetic Beats,” the directorial debut from Vincent Maël Cardona, is one of the most exciting new features at this year’s Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes. And in the wake of the recent world premiere of the fe...

‘Ali & Ava’: Clio Barnard’s Unlikely Romance Strikes a Sweet Chord [Cannes Review]

Caroline Tsai

July 13, 2021 9:41 am

Festivals, News, Reviews

What do fans of Sylvan Esso dance house remixes and Bob Dylan have in common? Almost nothing, you’d imagine, and you’d probably be right. But in Clio Barnard’s sweet, unlikely romance “Ali & Ava,” which pr...

‘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...

Cannes 2020: Directors’ Fortnight, Critics’ Week & ACID Parallel Sections Announce Cancellation

Charles Barfield

April 15, 2020 10:13 am

Festivals, News

No matter what, it appears the 2020 Cannes Film Festival—if a miracle happens and the event can actually still be held this year—will be a very different thing, entirely. Why’s that? Well, even with Cannes try...

Luca Guadagnino’s ‘The Staggering Girl’ Gestures At Consciousness Through Couture [Cannes Review]

Caroline Tsai

May 18, 2019 9:25 am

Festivals, News, Reviews

“Once the world was deliberate. Now, it’s randomness, and no one seems to mind.” These words, spoken by one of Kyle MacLachlan’s three characters (he is, yes, all the men in the film — more on this later) seems...

Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Line-Up Includes ‘The Lighthouse’ With Robert Pattinson & Willem Dafoe & A New Luca Guadagnino Movie

Rodrigo Perez

April 23, 2019 10:44 am

Festivals, News

The official line-up for the 2019 Cannes Film Festival is out. And while many are still waiting to hear word whether Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" will premiere or not—it's apparently not ...

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...

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