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'Cannes was Weinstein's hunting ground'
Italian actress Asia Argento, one of the women quoted in Ronan Farrow’s 'New Yorker' article in October, said Harvey Weinstein raped her during the Cannes festival in 1997.
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Japan's 'Shoplifters' steals the show to win Cannes Palme d'Or
The award defied speculation that the Palme might go to a female director, with three strong contenders in a year when sex scandals were the talk of the town.
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Film shares untold story of 7 men who were sentenced to life with Mandela
The documentary titled ‘The State Against Mandela And the Others’ is showing at the Cannes Film Festival as a special screening.
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Wenders film shows 'emotional giant' Pope Francis
'Pope Francis - a Man Of His Word' had its premiere at the Cannes film festival.
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Cannes festival organisers vow to improve gender equality
82 women took to the red carpet in protest this past weekend over the low number of female filmmakers in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Salma Hayek calls for male stars to get pay cut
The issue of equality has been a running theme throughout the Cannes Film Festival.
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SA film producer wants to make film on George Bizos’ life
The film is to be based on Bizos' autobiography ‘Odyssey to Freedom’.
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Women claim their position at Cannes Film Festival
The film festival has come under criticism for the small number of women who've featured in competition compared to the male filmmakers selected.
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82 women to walk Cannes red carpet as sign of solidarity
The festival is taking place almost nine months after sexual misconduct allegations were levelled against Harvey Weinstein.
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Banned Kenyan film ‘Rafiki’ makes history at Cannes
Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahui’s film was banned in her home country for its LGBT themes shortly after it became the first film from the east African country to be selected by Cannes.
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MeToo will not sway Cannes film contest, says jury head Blanchett
Cate Blanchett says there are are several women in competition who have been nominated for quality of their work.
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Bardem and Cruz walk the red carpet to open Cannes Film Festival
Farhadi strode up the red carpet arm in arm with Bardem and Cruz, who wore a black ball gown and long ruby earrings, and Bardem, along with Argentine co-star Ricardo Darin.
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Golden couple Cruz & Bardem set to open Cannes Film Festival
The Oscar-winning actors star in the film 'Everybody Knows' which premieres at the fest tonight.
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Cannes Film Festival faces new era after #MeToo "tectonic shift"
Organisers of the event have set up a telephone hotline for victims of harassment, and several discussion groups will address the issue during the fortnight where stars are sure to use the festival as a platform to speak out.
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71st edition of Cannes festival kicks off today
The world’s most popular film festival, which takes place annually, will see filmmakers from around the world descend on the south of France to show their latest works.
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Bidding for Beckham: Star among lots at Cannes Aids auction
David Beckham sold himself - or at least the chance to play in a soccer match with him - for €350,000.
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‘Sacred Deer’ reunites Colin Farrell with ‘messed up director of ‘Lobster’
‘Sacred Deer’ is one of two Farrell movies competing for this year’s Palme d’Or at Cannes.
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Cannes festival to hold minute of silence for Manchester attack victims
The Cannes festival issued a statement expressing its horror, anger and immense sadness following the attack in Manchester.
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Festivalgoers evacuated in Cannes security scare
The festival has employed tight security following a number of terror-related incidents over the past year.
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Swinton weighs in on Netflix controversy at Cannes festival
From next year the festival won’t allow any films that aren’t released cinematically to compete.
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Nicole Kidman fans get a treat as Cannes lineup unveiled
Nicole Kidman appears in four productions during the two-week movie showcase at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
