Thierry Fremaux Archives

Cannes: Jane Campion’s ‘Power of the Dog’ & Andrew Dominik’s ‘Blonde’ Were Invited To Play Outside Competition But Netflix Declined

June 4, 2021 10:12 am

While it seemed like yesterday’s announcement of the lineup for the 2021 Cannes Film Festival couldn’t have been better, festival boss Thierry Fremaux has since revealed that a wider range of movies could have...

Cannes Director Teases A “Planetary Blockbuster” To Play At The Event & Details Changes For 2021 Festival

Charles Barfield

May 20, 2021 11:15 am

Festivals, News

At this point last year, it was clear the 2020 Cannes Film Festival was canceled. We were knee-deep in the worst of the pandemic and in-person film festivals seemed like an absolutely ludicrous idea. Well, a y...

Cannes Director Is “Sure” The Festival Will Happen In July & Confirms First 2 Films To Be Invited

Charles Barfield

April 16, 2021 11:03 am

Festivals, News

After the COVID pandemic forced the Cannes Film Festival to be canceled last year, it seemed silly to think that we could possibly go two full years without the French event. Well, as we approach the July date...

Despite Lockdown In France, Cannes Organizers Are Still Planning A Summer In-Person Festival

Nicholas Laskin

April 9, 2021 10:07 am

Festivals, News

While COVID cases are taking a dip in parts of America (like California, where the vaccine rollout has been relatively smooth and movie theaters and restaurants are finally starting to reopen their doors), thi...

Cannes Director Doesn’t Rule Out Delaying Until The Fall & Wants The Festival To Be Mask-Free

Charles Barfield

February 18, 2021 1:22 pm

Festivals, News

Cannes director Thierry Fremaux is probably best known as the vocal leader of one of the biggest film events each year. However, he’s doing the publicity rounds nowadays to hype up his new book, “Judoka,” abou...

Cannes Director Reveals Three Contingency Plans For The Festival In Case May 2021 Is Not An Option

Charles Barfield

October 28, 2020 11:01 am

Festivals, News

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has been an unprecedented year for the film industry. Not only is the theatrical release business on life-support, but the film festival season was effectively canceled fr...

Cannes 2020 Is Back! Canceled Festival Is Revived With An October “Special” Event

Charles Barfield

September 28, 2020 11:29 am

Festivals, News

The 2020 Cannes Film Festival has risen from the dead. And much like a zombie from a George A. Romero classic, it may appear to be the same at a glance, but if you look a little closer, you’ll start to see tha...

Cannes Director Says Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Would Have Played At Festival & Netflix Rules Might Be Changing

Rafael Motamayor

June 13, 2020 11:34 am

News

Though the Cannes Film Festival did not happen in person on its scheduled dates, a lineup for the festival was officially announced just a couple of weeks ago. Despite Spike Lee being president of the jury thi...

Cannes Director Says This Year’s Official Selections Prove That Film “Is More Alive Than Ever”

Charles Barfield

June 2, 2020 1:48 pm

Festivals, News

This year’s Cannes Film Festival is unlike any others in history. That is to say, this year’s event is nothing more than a simple list of “Official Selections,” with no in-person screenings, no post-screening ...

Lumière Film Festival To Stay The Course & Stick To Its October Schedule In France

Charles Barfield

May 28, 2020 11:55 am

Festivals, News

Thierry Fremaux doesn’t just help run the Cannes Film Festival. He’s also one of the heads of the Lumière Film Festival that happens each fall. And while he wasn’t able to will the 2020 Cannes Film Festival in...

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