Cannes
No Berlin-style fracas, but at Cannes, the politics were on screen and off
A film about political polarisation has won the festival’s top prize – a fitting choice given the temper of the times.
- Stephanie Bunbury
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Sneakers and sheer gowns: The celebs who broke all the rules at Cannes
Bella Hadid and Demi Moore were among the most rebellious celebrities at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Plus, all the best red carpet moments.
- Damien Woolnough
Beret fever: My day dressing like John Travolta
After the Grease actor’s viral red carpet appearance, I wore a beret for a day (and my boss called me a mushroom).
- Damien Woolnough
John Travolta flags Australian visit after donating ‘majestic’ Boeing 707 to museum
The veteran star was in Cannes for the premiere of his directorial debut Propeller One-Way Night Coach when he delivered an update on the future of the plane.
- Stephanie Bunbury
Why John Lennon’s son Sean watched Steven Soderbergh’s latest film with a lawyer
The director’s film John Lennon: The Last Interview uses a conversation conducted hours before the musician’s death in 1980. But that’s not what has observers feeling anxious.
- Stephanie Bunbury
Cate Blanchett laments that #MeToo movement ‘got killed very quickly’ in Hollywood
The Oscar-winning Australian star was speaking in Cannes when she took aim at how little has changed on film sets, despite the #MeToo movement.
- Chris Hook
Adam Driver responds to Lena Dunham’s memoir allegations
Dunham accused her Girls co-star and on-screen love interest of behaving “something feral … half-man, half-beast” on set. Now he has broken his silence.
- Chris Hook
From an interloper in shorts to an honorary Palme d’Or, Peter Jackson is a hit at Cannes
On the acclaimed director’s first trip to the Palais, he was kicked out over a dress code violation.
- Stephanie Bunbury
Rebel Wilson’s film The Deb lands US deal as it relaunches in Cannes
Protagonist Pictures announces news of a US distribution deal with a “relaunch” of the film on day one of the Cannes Film Festival.
- Stephanie Bunbury
Port guide: Cannes, France
Its film festival in May is famous, but you’ll find abundant glamour in Cannes at any time of year. Slip on your designer sunnies and head ashore.
- Brian Johnston