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Léa Seydoux (L) and Adele Exarchopoulos in La Vie d’Adèle – Chapitre 1 & 2 (Blue Is The Warmest Color)  by Abdellatif Kechiche
25/05/2013 - Cannes Film Festival 2013

Lesbian love tipped for Palme d'Or as Jarmusch, Polanski close Cannes

Star directors Jim Jarmusch and Roman Polanski wrapped up the viewings at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, as critics tipped lesbian love story Blue is the warmest colour or Coen ...

Indo-Arab flashdance warms up audience at Cannes beach cinema
20/05/2013 - On-the-spot France

Indo-Arab flashdance warms up audience at Cannes beach cinema

The Cannes Film Festival is about more than the prizes, or the stars on the red carpet in designer evening wear and jewellery. Its really for film lovers and not just the professionals.

India cinema stands out at Cannes film festival
19/05/2013 - Culture in France

India cinema stands out at Cannes film festival

Today, our art in france report comes from the biggest film rendez vous in the world, The Cannes film festival. RFI reports on the exceptional Indian presence this year.

 

Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck - grand master at this year's les Cinémas du monde in Cannes
18/05/2013 - World news explained

Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck - grand master at this year's les Cinémas du monde in Cannes

The Cinémas du Monde, organised by the French government, runs a special workshop throughout the Cannes festival ...

French cinema continues to thrive
17/05/2013 - On-the-spot France

French cinema continues to thrive

French cinema enjoyed a bumper box office year abroad in 2012, and as RFI reports from Cannes, the festival is trying to help this local industry to continue to thrive.

Marginalised nomadic group in Libya celebrate their culture
17/05/2013 - International report

Marginalised nomadic group in Libya celebrate their culture

Marginalized under the regime of former Libyan leader Moamer Khadafi, the Tubus now want their rights to be included in the soon-to-be-drafted constitution.

Director Baz Luhrmann (in blue) with Leonardo DiCaprio (L), Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire (R), who star in The Great Gatsby
15/05/2013 - France - Cannes 2013

66th Cannes Film Festival kicks off

The red carpet has officially been rolled out, as stars and fans alike prepare for the start of the 66th Cannes Film Festival Wednesday evening.

A look at this year's Cannes Film Festival with artistic director Thierry Frémaux
15/05/2013 - World news explained

A look at this year's Cannes Film Festival with artistic director Thierry Frémaux

The 66th Cannes Film Festival opens this evening in the resort town on the Mediterranean coast of France. It's the biggest international film-meet of the year.

Indian films showcased at Cannes festival
14/05/2013 - World news explained

Indian films showcased at Cannes festival

India and films from India will have a special place at this year's Cannes film festival, which opens on Wednesday in the south of France.

25/05/2013 - France

Cannes Film Festival 2013

The 66th Cannes Film Festival opens this week. The small riviera town turns into a movie universe, with directors, writers, actors and producers all vying for awards, attention and business.

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