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Cannes in Focus May 25
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> CANNES MARKET NEWS AND PREVIEWSMovies that Matter with Wim Wenders and Dario Vigano (Vatican) - An initiative from Festival Sacred for Beauty
An Inspiring Panel took place May 25 at 2pm at The American Pavilion in Cannes on "Responsibility of filmmakers in making movies that matter", with Dario Vigano, prefect at Secretariat of Commuincation in Vatican, Wim Wenders and Anne Facerias (Festival Sacré de la Beauté) www.festivalsacredelabeaute.org moderated by Bruno Chatelin.
Dario Vigano brought us a message from the Pope. I have translated this paragraph for you."Communicating hope and trust in our time, is the title chosen by the pope for the 51st world day for social communication (May 28), to attract the attention of all media and information professionals, the entire community, to being promoters of the true and honest stories, not to mention confidence in today and tomorrow. "I would like," said Pope Francis, "to contribute to the search for an open and creative style of communication that is never willing to give evil a first role, but which seeks to highlight the possible solutions, inspiring An active and responsible approach to the people to whom the information is communicated. I would like to invite to offer to the men and women of our time stories marked by the logic of the "good news". This is what we (always) expect from good cinema." Pope Francis Read the full message
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Dominican Republic Global Film Festival accredited as the first Caribbean festival among the FIAPF community
Adrien Majourel (Project and Festival Manager, FIAPF), Omar De La Cruz (Director FCGD) y Benoit Ginisty (Director General, FIAPF) With this seal of excellence, the FCGD joins the exclusive community of 47 film festivals in the world including Berlin, Cannes and Venice, who commit to respect the quality standards as defined by the film producers' community (Cannes, 22 May 2017). The Festival de Cine Global Dominicano (FCGD) received Monday the accreditation of the ...
Positive Planet 7th Gala in Cannes with Jacques Attali and Costa Gavras Harvey Weinstein, and many more at Palm Beach
Coasta Gavras (President d'honneur with Harvey Weinstein on stage and Jacques Attali celebrating Michael Lonsdale Birthday with Anne Facérias - Festival sacré de la beauté Raoul Peck (Haiti) awarded for I am not your Negro ...
The Thai Pavilion has played host to a number of events at Cannes 2017.
We have enjoyed displays of Thai boxing.
WIE Celebrates women filmmakers in Cannes - May 25th
WIE ORG will celebrate women filmmakers who have a film screening or in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. The celebration will take place on Thursday May 25th at 5:00 pm at the St. Petersburg Clearwater Pavilion (Pantiero #204) -About...
Marché du Film breaks its own record for attendance at the 70th edition of Cannes
A few days before its end, the Marché is breaking a new record in attendance with 12,324 participants. As usual, the most important delegation is the USA (2,113 participants), followed by France (1,801 participants) and the UK (1,186 participants). The biggest increase comes from Asia and especially from China (+ 21%, 600 attendees), Japan (+13%, 309 attendees), Korea (+9%, 286 attendees) and India (+26%, 204 attendees). Other important growths noted came from Canada and...
May 24 in the Market
After a full week of the Marché du Film, day eight will mark not only a wonderful week of the Marché, but also the final daily newsletter that we send to you. The Marché offers you the opportunity to catch up on the films from the Official Selection that you might have missed in market badge only screenings. Now that the Marché is winding down and you have more time to relax, ...
Edge brings home Amant Double by Frnaçois Ozon
Edge Entertainment is proud to present the high profile acquisition of Amant Double by François Ozon. Amant Double by François Ozon is competing for the Palme d'Or and is one of this festival’s most sought after titles. The film has its official premiere in Cannes on Friday May 26th and has a chance to be awarded the Palme d'Or at the Awards Ceremony on May 28th. Edge Entertainment has bought the distribution rights in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland...
Cannes Film Festival Cancels Fireworks and Amps Up Security
In light of the recent terror attack in Manchester, the Cannes Film Festival canceled it's "Spectacle Pyrotechnique" which was set for Tuesday night and fortified an already massive security force surrounding the Palais du Festival. The pyrotechnique display was scheduled in honor of the 70th year of the film festival and set to take place over the bay of Cannes following a retrospective screening and special anniversary dinner. Festival officials thought it prudent to call off ...
Opening of AMPAV on May 21 with Brittany Snow
On May 21st, during the 70th annual Cannes film festival, Brittany Snow was the special guest for the opening ribbon cutting for the American Pavilion. Every year the AMPAV invites a beloved celebrity to cut the ceremonial ribbon, and this year it was Brittany Snow, who has been recognized for her roles in many films including Pitch Perfect and Bushwick. The American Pavilion, celebrating its 29th year as the epicenter of American hospitality and communication at the Cannes Internationa...
Doc Day Mixer Party at Plage des Palmes
Key Doc Festivals gathered in one single spot...nextto Jérôme Paillard on stage at Doc Day Mixer may 23 Plage des Palmes ...
MAY 23 was Doc Day
IMPACT AND SOLUTIONS WITH DOCUMENTARY FILMS PLAGE DU GRAY D’ALBION - 9:30am to 12:00pm La Croisette, Cannes Welcoming Café & Croissants Opening words by the CNC - Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée Filmmaker Amos Gitaï in conversation with Film Critic Jean-Michel Frodon, about his film WEST OF THE JORDAN RIVER (FIELD DIARY REVISITED) selected at the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs Documentaries in the Post-Truth Era In a world evolvin...
Cannes 2017, Monday, Day 6
Only saw one film today but it was the Best Film I've seen in fifty years ~~~!KINCSEM -- The Hungarian Wonder Horse -- won 54 races and never lost one -- and if this picture doesn't get you on your feet cheering and win 54 international prizes I will be very surprised -- Thrilling, uplifting, engaging, and satisfying in every way this new Magyar blockbuster (for Hungary) delivers the goods: Romance, horse races, duels, Revenge, colorful period costumery, communication with animals...
Happy End - Red Carpet Premiere
Last night, I had the oppurtunity to attend the red carpet premiere of the French/Austrian film, Happy End, directed by Michael Haneke and starring Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Mathieu Kassovitz, Toby Jones, and the young Ms. Fantine Harduin. Happy End is a heartbreaking and introspective story that follows a young girl, Eve (Harduin), who ends up living with her estranged father (Kassovitz) and his wealthy family after her mother attempts suicide. It...
Marché du Film May 23 activities
Seven days down, three to go; the Marché du Film is now a week into the 2017 edition! The Doc Corner will hold the second annual Doc Day on the 23rd; a day celebrating everything documentary, focused this year on impact and solutions with documentary films. Doc Day is made up of two separate conferences, each focusing on different topical issues; one from 9:30 - 12:00 and the other from 3:30 - 5:30. Don't mis...
Nordic major SF Studios signs Iron Sky The Coming Race for the Nordics
SF Studios has picked the distribution rights for the Nordics (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland) for the long-awaited sequel to the cult hit Iron Sky, released in 2012, called Iron Sky The Coming Race. The film is scheduled to open in Finland on Valentine’s Day 2018, February 14th followed by Sweden, Denmark and Norway soon after. Plowing the way for the Pan Nordic release, the first teaser of the film is out, and has already gained over million hits on the Internet. “SF S...
Nice exhibition on perfume at Eglise Notre Dame de bon Voyage, behind the Palais
The exhibition is organized by Festival Sacred for Beauty (busy preparing the extraordinary panel may 25 from 2 to 3 pm with Wim Wenders and Dario Vigano (sent by the pope) with a message for our film community! Add Photos ...
FilmSharks sells 'My Love Or My Passion' to BVI for LatAm
EXCLUSIVE: Buena Vista International picks up Adrian Suar-starring comedy. Buena Vista International (BVI) has picked up Latin American rights to comedy superstar Adrian Suar’s My Love Or My Passion (El Futbol O Yo) and plans its widest release of the year in August. FilmSharks brokered the deal on the Patagonik comedy and BVI is planning its widest release so far this year for the film across the region in mid-August. My Love Or My Passion centres on a ...
FILM.UA Group and Animagrad screen two animations during Animation Day in Cannes May 23
Igor STORCHAK CEO FILM.UA Distribution on his booth at Riviera I kindly invite you to attend the screenings of The Stolen Princessanimated feature and The Strongholdfamily feature work-in-progress scenes at the Marché du Film in Cannes. FILM.UA Group’ booth number is J13 located in Riviera. It will be an honor for me to meet you in person to discuss the ways of our possible cooperation. Here are the screening details for our films: ...
Wizart's new deals at Marche du Film
Sheep & Wolves is heading to Greece, France, Indonesia and South Korea, while The Snow Queen franchise will be released in Portugal and Indonesia CANNES, May 22, 2017 Wizart has signed new agreements for its animated feature films Sheep & Wolves and the Snow Queen franchise at international market Marche du Film held in terms of the 70th Cannes Film Festival. Sheep & Wolves and the first installment of the Snow Queen franchise secure Greece release. Spentzos Film (the distributor ...
Cannes: FilmSharks Nabs International Rights to Spanish Trio
'Lord, Give Me Patience,' 'Dark Buildings,' 'Chess for Three' continue Argentine sales house's bet on European movies Pursuing its strategy of partnering with key European film players, Argentine sales agency FilmSharks Intl. has inked international sales rights to a trio of upcoming features from Spain, led by Atresmedia Cine’s comedy “Lord, Give Me Patience.” FilmSharks has also picked up Nicolás Gil Lavedra&...
AMPAV Today May 22 and 23 schedule
UPCOMING 2017 American Pavilion Schedule http://www.ampav.com Please Note: PANEL ACCESS IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. WE SUGGEST YOU ARRIVE 45 MINUTES BEFORE KEY PANELS TO ENSURE SEATING. WE ALSO HAVE WIRELESS HEADPHONES TO ENJOY THE PANEL FROM THE TERRACE IF YOU ARE LATE/SPACE IS NOT AVAILABLE INSIDE PANEL ROOM ITSELF. Monday, May 22 11:00AM Industry in Focus: Hollywood & China and The Future of International...
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