76th Cannes Film Festival kicks off
The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday evening, with 21 films selected to compete for the Palme d'Or top prize.
Wed May 17 2023
Cannes Film Festival 2023 kicks off with 'all killer, no filler' line-up
In total, 21 films are competing for the Palme d'Or, with a record number of women directors in competition.
Mon May 15 2023
The 21 films in competition at Cannes
The festival includes movies from four past winners of the top prize Palme d'Or, as well as several cult favourites.
Fri May 13 2022
The winners at the Cannes film festival
The Cannes film festival ended Saturday in the south of France with the awarding of its top prize, the Palme d'Or.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Cannes falls for 'The Worst Person in the World'
"The Worst Person in the World" is one of 24 films competing for Cannes top prize, the Palme d'Or, which will be awarded next Saturday.
Sun Jul 11 2021
A familiar question at Cannes: Where are the women?
With just four women among the directors behind the 24 films in competition for the Palme d'Or, a familiar script is playing out at Cannes.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Cinema glitz returns with a reborn Cannes
It is the first major fully-fledged film festival since the pandemic, and a truckload of Hollywood stars are expected on the Croisette.
Sun Jul 04 2021
The 74th Cannes Film Festival in numbers
Here are a few numbers related to the 74th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which runs from July 6 to 17.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Jodie Foster to be guest of honour at Cannes
The organisers of Cannes Film Festival to be held in July says Foster will also receive an honorary Palme d'Or.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Netflix a hot button topic at Cannes
Netflix has been a hot button topic at the Cannes Film Festival.
Sat May 27 2017
Cannes boss says cinemas right to object to Netflix' web-only movies
Netflix has two of the hottest movies in contention for the Palme d'Or - its first time in competition at the festival that France boasts is the greatest in the world.
Wed May 17 2017
Hungary's Cannes debutant casts 'different' eye on Holocaust
A contender at this year's Cannes festival, "Son of Saul", is a "different" kind of Holocaust movie, homing in on one man's ordeal over two days rather than the full scope of the tragedy.
Fri May 08 2015
Cannes race heads for photo finish for Palme d'Or
Eighteen contenders are in the running for the coveted Palme d'Or gong for best picture.
Sat May 24 2014
Cannes film festival launches race for 2014 Palme d'Or
Cannes film festival organisers on Thursday unveil their pick of the A-listers and art house "auteurs".
Thu Apr 17 2014
Cannes film festival prepares to unveil its A-list
Ryan Gosling, Catherine Deneuve, Ken Loach, Meryl Streep, Gerard Depardieu, Woody Allen, Robert Pattinson and Jean-Luc Godard are just a few of the names being touted to tread the red carpet this year
Mon Apr 14 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024