French cinema

Leading French politicians and cultural figures have paid tribute to actress, singer and fashion icon, Jane Birkin, who died on Sunday at 76. London-born Birkin was considered a national treasure in her adopted home of France…

France’s Justine Triet won a richly deserved Palme d’Or on Saturday for her courtroom drama “Anatomy of a Fall”, becoming only the third female director to win cinema’s most prestigious prize. Issued on:…

From our special correspondent in Cannes – The final stretch of the world’s premier film festival has seen Cannes roll out the red carpet for a cavalcade of veteran auteurs, including two-time Palme d’Or laureate Ken Loach,…

The Cannes Film Festival has always showcased politically engaged films and this year is no different, with a particular focus on the climate crisis. Two French films have won plaudits for their exploration of the issue –…

The 76th Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday with the red-carpet premiere of French director Maïwenn’s historical drama “Jeanne du Barry”, about French king Louis XV’s scandalous relationship with a lowly…

The Cannes Film Festival is poised to launch a blockbuster 76th edition on Tuesday stacked with celebrated auteurs and Hollywood star power, confident that it has weathered the Covid pandemic and upheld its status…

Issued on: 10/05/2023 - 16:40 French actor Adele Haenel, who has for years spoken out against sexual abuse in the film industry, announced she was giving up movie acting…

Issued on: 13/04/2023 - 13:02 Cult favourite directors Wes Anderson, Todd Haynes, Ken Loach and Wim Wenders will be among the filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or at…

Issued on: 02/01/2023 - 18:56Modified: 02/01/2023 - 18:57 The Cesar Awards, France's version of the Oscars, said Monday that anyone being investigated for allegations of…

Issued on: 05/10/2022 - 15:20 Leading French actresses including Juliette Binoche and Isabelle Huppert have cut locks of hair in public displays of protest over the death of…