The captivating trio of Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman, and Harrison Ford are set to grace the glitzy industry affair on the enchanting shores of the French Riviera. The 76th edition of this grandiose cinematic spectacle promises a tapestry of screenings, press conferences, and extravagant soirées. Discover below intriguing facts about the Cannes Film Festival and the remarkable contenders competing for recognition this year.
HOW DID IT ALL START AND WHY IS IT CELEBRATED?
Emerging in 1939 as a response to the shadow of fascism cast upon the esteemed Venice Film Festival, Cannes now reigns as the unrivaled titan of the cinematic realm. Since its resplendent inception in 1946, save for the dark years of 1948 and 1950, when financial constraints dimmed its brilliance, this illustrious gathering has woven an indelible array of artistry and enchantment. With a discerning eye, Cannes curates inspiring films that have ascended to Oscar triumph or unfurled the auspicious journey of illustrious directors like Quentin Tarantino, it is an irresistible magnet that beckons over 12,500 film industry maestros each passing year.
THE START AND THE END THIS YEAR.
Embarking upon the grand stage of May 16, this year’s festival commences its captivating overture with the mesmerizing French-language opus, “Jeanne du Barry,” where the enigmatic duo of director Maiwenn and the indomitable Johnny Depp leave their mark. Unfolding its spellbinding chapters until May 27, this cinematic odyssey culminates with the enchanting finale of Pixar’s animated masterpiece, “Elemental.”
MOVIES THAT HAVE BEEN SELECTED IN 2023.
Many categories adorn the cinematic panorama and this year’s 21 contenders are:
“Club Zero” by Jessica Hausner
“The Zone of Interest” by Jonathan Glazer
“Kuolleet Lehdet” (“Fallen Leaves”) by Aki Kaurismaki
“Les Filles d’Olfa” (“Four Daughters”) by Kaouther Ben Hania
“Asteroid City” by Wes Anderson
“Anatomie d’une chute” (“Anatomy of a Fall”) by Justine Triet
“Kaibutsu” (“Monster”) by Kore-eda Hirokazu
“Le Retour” (“Homecoming”) by Catherine Corsini
“L’ete dernier” (“Last Summer”) by Catherine Breillat
“Kuru Otlar Ustune” (“About Dry Grasses”) by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
“La Chimera” by Alice Rohrwacher
“La Passion de Dodin Bouffant” (“The Pot-au-Feu” by Tran Anh Hung
“Rapito” (“Kidnapped”) by Marco Bellocchio
“May December” by Todd Haynes
“Qing Chun” (“Youth”) by Wang Bing
“The Old Oak” by Ken Loach
“Banel e Adama” by Ramata-Toulaye Sy
“Perfect Days” by Wim Wenders
“Firebrand” by Karim Aïnouz
“Black Flies” by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
“Le Retour” (“Homecoming”) by Catherine Corsini
A captivating series of cinematic marvels awaits, featuring Martin Scorsese’s masterwork “Killers of the Flower Moon” and the triumphant return of Harrison Ford, resuming his iconic role as the intrepid adventurer in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”. The festival extends its embrace to the realm of short films, while the art-house aficionados find solace in the enchanting realms of the “Un Certain Regard” sidebar section.
THE PRIZE.
The Palme d’Or, the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, firstly introduced in 1955 has been previously awarded to ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Apocalypse Now’, ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘The Pianist’ and ‘Parasite’. Jane Campion and Julia Ducournau were the only two female directors who have won the prize – for “The Piano” and “Titane,” respectively. Other awards include the Grand Prix, jury prize, best director, best actor, best actress, best screenplay and best short film while “Triangle of Sadness” won the Palme d’Or last year.
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