Cannes Film Festival

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  In Bed With Victoria

  Review preview for In Bed With Victoria

  I like that this film includes a good deal of interesting, amusing gender role reversal

  Comedy about a single mum trying to strike a balance in her life.
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  After Love

  Review preview for After Love

  The script takes an adult approach to emotions, even as it shows how childish a situation can become.

  After they split, a couple continue to share a house because of financial constraints.
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  The Red Turtle

  Review preview for The Red Turtle

  Some of the art is truly breathtaking, especially the star-filled skies, and the movement of the various animals we meet is beautifully observed.

  The life of a castaway on a desert island.
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  The Handmaiden

  Review preview for The Handmaiden

  One of the film’s leading forces is its stunning visual composition.

  A handmaiden sets out to swindle an heiress but things don't go to plan.
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  Endless Poetry

  Review preview for Endless Poetry

  Drawing on that particular quality of light that seems unique to Chile, Jodorowsky paints an alluring portrait of his homeland.

  Biographical tale of the director's own youth.
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  My Life As A Courgette

  Review preview for My Life As A Courgette

  The script has a heartfelt carefulness but it is never preachy, with 'naughty' conversations about the home's teacher's willy exploding likely to have pre-adolescents (and adults who well remember these sorts of conversations) hooting with laughter.

  Stop-motion story of a boy, who is sent to a group home for orphans after the death of his mum.
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  Slack Bay

  Review preview for Slack Bay

  The absurd exaggerations and the wild parishes of humor are completely original, never cruel, and attached to a physicality that is pure cinema.

  Period comedy, set in 1910, about the investigation into disappearances from beaches in France.
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  The Transfiguration

  Review preview for The Transfiguration

  Don't be suckered in by the promises of bloodsucking.

  Tale of love, loss and vampires.
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  The Salesman

  Review preview for The Salesman

  The film's slow burn is gripping but, as it builds to a climax, the plot becomes overwrought.

  Forced out of their apartment, Emad and Rana move into a new flat. An incident linked to the previous tenant will dramatically change the young couple’s life.
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  Mean Dreams

  Review preview for Mean Dreams

  With little glances, with the pitch of her voice, Nélisse shows us that Casey is alert to what''s happening around her.

  Thriller about two teens who are desperate to escape their abusive lives but find their problems exacerbated by a corrupt cop.

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Features

• Turtle power
  Michaël Dudok de Wit on The Red Turtle and Robinson Crusoe
• Drawn that way
  Michaël Dudok de Wit on The Red Turtle and Studio Ghibli
• Looking for trouble
  Oliver Laxe on making life difficult for himself when filming Mimosas.
• A winning recipe with Courgette
  Claude Barras on Aardman, Oscar nod, and an enduring passion for animation.
• Huppert - the actress who knows no fear
  Elle star on working with Verhoeven, awards and the gift of confidence
• The view from the mountain
  Cristian Mungiu talks about honesty, guilt and Graduation.
• The visitor
  Maren Ade and Sandra Hüller discuss work, meerkats and Toni Erdmann.
• Bertrand Tavernier's odyssey
  The director discusses My Journey Through French Cinema.
• Cause of desire
  Alessandro Nivola on playing 'the Donald Trump' of The Neon Demon.
• Kristen - spirited away by Assayas
  Twilight star on ghosts, communication and energies.
• Almodóvar enters his golden age
  Julieta director on regrets for his youth, maturity and the Panama Papers.
• The power of love
  Nichols, Edgerton and Negga on civil rights drama Loving.
• Arnold’s American dream odyssey
  Director on casting, locations and shocks.
• Women in the driving seat
  Sarandon and Davis still going over the edge
• Spielberg waves his magic wand
  BFG Director on giants, values, ET, imagination and hope.
• Watching the detectives
  Shane Black, Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling on The Nice Guys in New York
• Loach back on the barricades
  Director’s Cannes return blasts welfare system and says we must fight from within Europe.
• Jodie brings out her inner man
  The Money Monster director on Clooney, risks and women making changes.
• Woody and the secret of eternal youth
  Cannes veteran on being a romantic, fame and infidelity.

News

• Loach victorious in a divided Cannes
  British film-maker receives Palme d’Or.
• Finn lands prize punch at Cannes
  Juho Kuosmanen's boxing drama heads Un Certain Regard awards.
• German comedy tickles the critics
  FIPRESCI prize for Toni Erdmann
• Nellie is top dog at Cannes
  Paterson star wins this year's Palm Dog.
• Afghan film wins Directors’ Fortnight
  Accolade for docudrama Wolf And Sheep.
• Cannes critics love Mimosas
  Turkish comedy and Cambodian drama also win awards.
• Miller leads his jury into the Cannes fray
  Pledge to view films without any baggage.
• Cannes honour for veteran rebel
  Léaud to receive Palme d’or for his career
• De Niro joins the Cannes throng
  Premiere for a boxing saga made with “passion”.
• Dunst, Sutherland and Paradis join Cannes jury
  Final touches to Mad Max director’s line-up.
• Gibson stars in Cannes late entries
  New films from Mackenzie, Richet and Farhadi.
• Tavernier’s close-up on French cinema
  Cannes Classics offers Friedkin masterclass and Fipresci salute
• Schrader & Belloccio bookend Director’s Fortnight
  Cage, Depardieu, Bejo, Bernal headline Cannes strand.
• French critics make their Cannes pick
  Sevigny, Casta and Kiberlain in shorts trio.
• Stars to come out in force for Cannes
  Spielberg, Almodovar, Penn, Loach, and Verhoeven head line-up.
• Face of Cannes Critics’ Week
  Jessica Chastain chosen as poster girl.
• Allen again takes Cannes opening honours
  Director is in line for a stellar splash with Cafe Society.
• Spielberg’s Giant finds a berth in Cannes
  Clooney, Allen, Roberts, Foster, Crowe and Gosling look set for the Croisette.
• Money Monster to screen at Cannes
  George Clooney and Julia Roberts film confirmed for the Croisette.
• New company puts women first
  Binoche and Chastain lead the way.