The story centers on Paul Théraneau (Fabrice Luchini), the mayor of Lyon who is in existential crisis. After 30 years in politics, he feels totally empty and devoid of ideas. As a fix for this problem, his aides bring a brilliant young philosopher, Alice (Anaïs Demoustier), into his inner circle. … [Read more...] about ‘Alice And The Mayor’ Elected Best European Film In Directors’ Fortnight – Cannes
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Sony Classics Acquires Un Certain Regard Buddy Comedy ‘The Climb’ – Cannes
“A new American independent voice just launched in Cannes,” SPC said in a release announcing the pickup. “Emotionally intelligent, funny, hip and a little crazy, audiences everywhere will love it. And we are so thrilled to be releasing The Climb around the world.” … [Read more...] about Sony Classics Acquires Un Certain Regard Buddy Comedy ‘The Climb’ – Cannes
Cannes’ Un Certain Regard Prizes Led By ‘The Invisible Life Of Euridice Gusmao’; ‘Beanpole’s Kantemir Balagov Named Best Director
The Un Certain Regard jury, led by Oscar-nominated director Nadine Labaki (whose Capernaum has now crossed an incredible $50M in China), said it “would like to express the great pleasure we had diving into the diversity of this selection. This on many levels: on the subjects, on the way cinematic tools were used and on the portayal of its characters. It was very stimulating to have seen, side by side, filmmakers that master their language so well and others still finding their way to mastery. It was a nice surprise to see 9 first features in the Un Certain Regard Official Selection. We were honored to be transported into all these different universes. World cinema remains very much alive and in good shape!” … [Read more...] about Cannes’ Un Certain Regard Prizes Led By ‘The Invisible Life Of Euridice Gusmao’; ‘Beanpole’s Kantemir Balagov Named Best Director
‘The Last Of Us’: ‘Beanpole’ Helmer To Direct Pilot Of HBO’s Video Game Series Adaptation
Balagov is best known for directing the feature films Closeness and Beanpole, produced by his partner Alexander Rodnyansky. Closeness was featured at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where Balagov won the FIPRESCI Prize in the Un Certain Regard competition. In 2019, Balagov returned to the Cannes Film Festival with Beanpole, winning the Un Certain Regard award for Best Director and his second FIPRESCI Prize. The film was selected as Russia’s submission in the Best International Feature Film category for the 2020 Academy Awards. Balagov is repped by CAA and managed by Jerome Duboz. … [Read more...] about ‘The Last Of Us’: ‘Beanpole’ Helmer To Direct Pilot Of HBO’s Video Game Series Adaptation
Netflix ‘Deeply’ Apologises for ‘Inappropriate’ Poster Artwork for ‘Cuties’
“It is so revealing that the first major @netflix original to centre young Black girls hinges on explicitly sexualising 11-year-old children,” Twitter user Claire Heuchan tweeted. “Whether it’s acting or music, a sexualised image is too often the price of mainstream success for Black women & girls. Disgraceful.” … [Read more...] about Netflix ‘Deeply’ Apologises for ‘Inappropriate’ Poster Artwork for ‘Cuties’
