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Cannes International Film Festival

The 76th Cannes film festival, one of the world's most prestigous film events, runs between May 16 and 27 May, 2023.

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Sean Baker, winner of the Palme d'Or for the film 'Anora,' poses for photographers with his award

Sean Baker, winner of the Palme d'Or for the film 'Anora,' poses for photographers with his award

Comedy drama 'Anora' wins Palme d'Or in Cannes

"Anora," the latest film from American indie director Sean Baker, has won the top award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Sean Baker accepts the Palme d'Or for the film "Anora," during the awards ceremony of the 77th international film festival, Cannes, France

Sean Baker accepts the Palme d'Or for the film "Anora," during the awards ceremony of the 77th international film festival, Cannes, France

'Anora' wins Cannes Film Festival's top prize

Director Sean Baker won the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival after seeing off 21 other films.

Mohammad Rasoulof, a man wearing glasses on a sunny day.

Mohammad Rasoulof, a man wearing glasses on a sunny day.

Rasoulof defies Iranian regime with new film

The dissident filmmaker managed to escape Iran to premiere "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" at the Cannes Film Festival.

Director Ali Abbasi makes a face at a lot of photographers

Director Ali Abbasi makes a face at a lot of photographers

From the polemic to the political at Cannes

The 77th edition of Cannes boasts a wide range of film topics, but just a few standout works.

Four women, one holding an award, stand on a stage

Four women, one holding an award, stand on a stage

Star hype, #MeToo at Cannes 2024 film festival

The 77th edition of the festival isn't just about films. #MeToo and the Israel-Hamas war are also on the agenda.

Sandra Hüller wearing a striking black dress at the Oscars, pink flowers in the background.

Sandra Hüller wearing a striking black dress at the Oscars, pink flowers in the background.

German star Sandra Hüller's outstanding career

All eyes have been on the star of two top-awarded movies: Oscar-winning "The Zone of Interest" and "Anatomy of a Fall."

Justine Triet holds the Palme d'Or high, as other winners stand behind her

Justine Triet holds the Palme d'Or high, as other winners stand behind her

Top Cannes film festival award goes to 'Anatomy of a Fall'

The 76th Cannes film festival saw a record number of female directors in the competition; one grabbed the top prize.

Cannes Filmfestival 2023 - Cast - "Killers of the Flower Moon"

Cannes Filmfestival 2023 - Cast - "Killers of the Flower Moon"

Cannes 2023: Highlights of the first days

Cannes welcomed stars like Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford and Cate Blanchett to the red carpet.

From left to right: Melvil Poupaud, Pascal Greggory, Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Johnny Depp, Maiwenn, Diego Le Fur and Pauline Pollman on the red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France.

From left to right: Melvil Poupaud, Pascal Greggory, Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Johnny Depp, Maiwenn, Diego Le Fur and Pauline Pollman on the red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France.

Cannes film festival 2023: Stars and highlights

The festival opened with Johnny Depp's new film and premieres works by Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson and Wim Wenders.

A woman and man in swimwear sit on sun lounges, she smiling, he looking serious

A woman and man in swimwear sit on sun lounges, she smiling, he looking serious

Cannes winners in line for European Film Prize

Palme d'Or-winning "Triangle of Sadness" is among the works vying for the European Film Awards. More on the nominees.

Jafar Panahi in a scene for his film "Three Faces"

Jafar Panahi in a scene for his film "Three Faces"

Iran filmmaker must serve 6-year sentence

Director Jafar Panahi was arrested last month after decrying the detention of other artists in Iran.

A young man sings on stage as smiling girls look on

A young man sings on stage as smiling girls look on

'Elvis': A cinematic ode to the king

Austin Butler plays the hip-shaking sensation, and Tom Hanks play his manager, in this Elvis Presley biopic.

Director Ruben Östlund celebrates winning his second Palme d’Or at Cannes

Director Ruben Östlund celebrates winning his second Palme d’Or at Cannes

Cannes: Ruben Östlund wins second Palme d’Or

The crude satire exploring notions of beauty and privilege won its director one of cinema's most prestigious prizes.

woman taken away on red carpet by men in suits

woman taken away on red carpet by men in suits

Cannes' festive glamour clashes with reality

The celebration of cinema always combines glitz and politics, but, amid the war in Ukraine, the contrasts feel stronger.

A still from 'Butterfly Vision': a mirror reflection of a woman looking at wounds on her back, in a blue-tiled bathroom.

A still from 'Butterfly Vision': a mirror reflection of a woman looking at wounds on her back, in a blue-tiled bathroom.

Cannes: Ukrainian film depicts trauma of war

"Butterfly Vision" by Maksim Nakonechnyi portrays the trauma of a Ukrainian female soldier raped by Russians in Donbas.

A woman in festive white wear stands on a crimson carpet, men in dark tailored suits

A woman in festive white wear stands on a crimson carpet, men in dark tailored suits

Locals look back on Cannes Film Festival

Euromaxx looks back on unforgettable moments with locals in the beach resort that hosts the festival.

75th Cannes Film Festival - Volodymyr Zelenskiy

75th Cannes Film Festival - Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy is special guest at Cannes

The opening of the 75th Cannes Film Festival saw the Ukrainian president getting a standing ovation.

Iris Knobloch

Iris Knobloch

Cannes' first female president: Iris Knobloch

The German manager, a longtime Warner Bros. head, could make the prestigious Cannes Film Festival more American.

Scene from "Elvis" (2022)

Scene from "Elvis" (2022)

Curtains up at Cannes

Cannes is back with a full lineup again. A sneak preview of the world's premiere film festival

Large white building, Deutsches Theater, with banner that reads, We stay United, lit at night, silhouettes of people looking at it

Large white building, Deutsches Theater, with banner that reads, We stay United, lit at night, silhouettes of people looking at it

Are bans against Russian arts the right target?

Across Europe, Russian artists musicians and filmmakers are being excluded from events.

Disney characters in front of the Disney World entrance

Disney characters in front of the Disney World entrance

Cultural backlash against Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The cultural sphere is reacting to Putin's invasion of Ukraine. An overview.

A Berlinale sign in front of tall buildings at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.

A Berlinale sign in front of tall buildings at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.

Berlinale returns as live event despite omicron

The 2022 Berlin film festival kicks off just as COVID infections peak in Germany. DW talks to experts about the risks.

Film still from 'Promising Young Woman' - woman dressed like a fantasy nurse with colored hair

Film still from 'Promising Young Woman' - woman dressed like a fantasy nurse with colored hair

European Film Awards 2021 favorites

"Titane," "The Father" and "Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn" are now vying for Europe's version of the Oscar.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder bei Dreharbeiten zu Die Ehe der Maria Braun

Rainer Werner Fassbinder bei Dreharbeiten zu Die Ehe der Maria Braun

What defined Rainer Werner Fassbinder

An exhibition in Bonn is dedicated to the German director who was extremely prolific despite his destructive lifestyle.

A young woman with a shaved head wears a metal head brace

A young woman with a shaved head wears a metal head brace

Ducournau's 'Titane' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Director Julia Ducournau's horror thriller took the honors against a stellar competition lineup at the Cannes festival.

a girl lies next to her diary on a bed and faced another woma

a girl lies next to her diary on a bed and faced another woma

'Where is Anne Frank' debuts at Cannes

Israeli director Ari Folman's animated film of Anne Frank's diary and life also looks at young refugees' struggles.

DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo)

DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Cannes' glitzy La Palme d’Or restaurant, longboard dancing, and Denmark’s new H.C. Andersen museum.

DW Sendung Euromaxx | KW 27 | Cannes

DW Sendung Euromaxx | KW 27 | Cannes

Cannes’ glitzy La Palme d’Or restaurant

Cannes’ La Palme d'Or restaurant is hugely popular with celebrities during the film festival.

Poster for the Cannes Film Festival with palms trees and Spike Lee wearing baseball hat and glasses looking up from the bottom.

Poster for the Cannes Film Festival with palms trees and Spike Lee wearing baseball hat and glasses looking up from the bottom.

Spike Lee, iconic filmmaker

The US film director, who leads the Cannes Film Festival jury, is a renowned advocate for African-American rights.

Two young women wearing medical face masks kissing, with the word love projected across their faces

Two young women wearing medical face masks kissing, with the word love projected across their faces

Dominating delta and an unexpected kiss

Empty streets in Sydney and an unexpected kiss — have a look through the most dramatic photos of today.

Spike Lee holding his fist up in Cannes.

Spike Lee holding his fist up in Cannes.

Cannes Film Festival 2021: The key issues

Stars won't be kissing on the red carpet as the world's most prestigious film festival returns after its COVID break.

Film still 'Annette': A couple about to kiss, the man wearing a motorcycle helmet.

Film still 'Annette': A couple about to kiss, the man wearing a motorcycle helmet.

Cannes Film Festival competition highlights

It's a highly anticipated lineup, with 24 films competing for the Palme d'Or.

People pose on the red carpet of the Festival palace in Cannes.

People pose on the red carpet of the Festival palace in Cannes.

Cannes competition lineup announced

After a yearlong hiatus during the coronavirus pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival is set to return in July.

Film still The 800 / The Eight Hundred

Film still The 800 / The Eight Hundred

11 things that the pandemic has changed in the cinema world

Hollywood is shooting in Australia, Chinese blockbusters are topping the cinema charts and the US market is collapsing.

Coronavirus - Mini-Festival Cannes

Coronavirus - Mini-Festival Cannes

Cannes defies coronavirus with 'mini' film fest

The festival paid tribute to the three victims killed during an Islamist attack in Nice by rolling out the black carpet.

A Golden Lion top prize

A Golden Lion top prize

Venice Film Festival: What's been salvaged

The Venice Film Festival, marked by COVID-19, is featuring an astonishing diversity of films in competition.

Cannes Filmfestival | Marché du film

Cannes Filmfestival | Marché du film

Cannes' film market goes virtual

While the stars will be missing at Cannes this year, the film market accompanying the competition will carry on online.

Symbolbild Festival Cannes 2020

Symbolbild Festival Cannes 2020

Cannes reveals its film selection

Despite its cancellation, the Cannes Film Festival has awarded its seal of approval to 56 films.

Symbolbild Festival Cannes 2020

Symbolbild Festival Cannes 2020

What is the future of film festivals?

Cannes is canceled this year due to the coronavirus and won't be online. Smaller festivals react differently.

Oscarverleihung 2019 | Spike Lee

Oscarverleihung 2019 | Spike Lee

Spike Lee to head Cannes Film Festival jury

Lee has been named president of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival jury, making him the first black director in the role.

Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Cannes 2019: The tops and the flops

Jim Jarmusch and Quentin Tarantino got red carpet buzz, but who are the top contenders for the Palme d'Or award?

Gambia Präsident Adama Barrow | Amtsübernahme & Einweihungszeremonie in Bakau

Gambia Präsident Adama Barrow | Amtsübernahme & Einweihungszeremonie in Bakau

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Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Cannes Film Festival: 10 things to know

With plenty of premieres by big-name directors, there's a lot to look out for at the 72nd annual celebration of film.

Audrey Tautou

Audrey Tautou

10 reasons why French cinema is so successful

As the Cesar Awards are presented on Friday, here's a look at the factors behind the popularity of France's cinema.

Alfonso Cuaron winning a Golden Lion

Alfonso Cuaron winning a Golden Lion

The filmmakers driving the new Golden Age of Mexican cinema

Mexican film has made it to the top. These directors, actors and screenwriters are behind the country's cinema rebirth.

Alejandro Inarritu

Alejandro Inarritu

10 names behind Mexico's film renaissance

Mexican films are currently winning prizes and awards around the world.

New York Manhattan Criminal Court Harvey Weinstein

New York Manhattan Criminal Court Harvey Weinstein

German actress sues Weinstein, asserting rape

A German actress is suing Harvey Weinstein for raping her at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006.

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling's diverse film roles

Ryan Gosling plays the first man on the moon in the soon to be released First Man. More films by and with Gosling.

Ingmar Bergman

Ingmar Bergman

The 11 best movies of iconic filmmaker Ingmar Bergman

The Swedish director is undoubtedly one of the greatest artists of cinematic history.

71st annual Cannes Film Festival

71st annual Cannes Film Festival

Japanese drama 'Shoplifters' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

"Shoplifters" by Hirokazu Kore-eda has won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.