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CANNES FESTIVAL 2010

Lisa Nesselson's "Hits and Misses" from the silver screen in 2010
29/12/2010 - THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Lisa Nesselson's "Hits and Misses" from the silver screen in 2010

In this special edition of culture, our film critic Lisa Nesselson looks back at the best movies from 2010. From 3D blockbusters to homespun internet smash hits, what's not to be missed from the past year.
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Tension and tragedy: “Of Gods and Men”
08/09/2010 - CULTURE

Tension and tragedy: “Of Gods and Men”

This Wednesday sees the release here in France of one of the most eagerly anticipated films to be shown at this year's Cannes festival. 'Of Gods and Men' was awarded the 2010 Grand Jury Prize, and has received plenty of critical acclaim. Today’s Culture guest is the film’s screenwriter and co-producer Étienne Comar. 'Of gods and Men' is based on the real life story of a group of monks who were kidnapped by islamist militants in Algeria in 1996.
Mathieu Amalric: a critique
28/06/2010 - CULTURE

Mathieu Amalric: a critique

Mathieu Amalric always intended to direct films but got sidetracked into a successful career as an actor. "On Tour," his fourth film as writer-director, won the Mise-en-scene (Best Director) prize at the Cannes film festival. Our film critic, Lisa Nesselson, talks about Amalric's free-wheeling portrait of the uninhibited strippers of the New Burlesque movement
Pentecost: what is the 'day of solidarity' for?
25/05/2010 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Pentecost: what is the 'day of solidarity' for?

Many locals enjoyed the day off work on Monday for Pentecost, a bank holiday cancelled by the government five years ago but which has now been relaxed; it was a good year for French cinema at the Cannes Film Festival; and the French Open is under way here in Paris with one French hope, Richard Gasquet, already eliminated - we look at why French players haven't taken home the trophy in such a long time.
Cannes Festival: French fims finding favour
25/05/2010 - TALKING POINTS

Cannes Festival: French fims finding favour

The verdict is in for the Cannes film festival. While the top prize, the Palme d'Or was awarded to a Thaï director, France won a batch of honors, including best actress for Juliette Binoche, second-best movie for Xavier Beauvois and best directing for Mathieu Amalric. So was Cannes a Gallic triumph or merely the tree hiding the forest?
The very best of the 2010 Cannes Film Festival
24/05/2010 - CULTURE

The very best of the 2010 Cannes Film Festival

Cannes...the red carpet, the stars, the spangled dresses and the winners. Since its opening on May 12th, the 63rd Cannes Film Festival has been a constant show of powerful films, magnificent actors, controversy and beauty. FRANCE 24 gives you a round-up of the festival's highs and lows.
Faces of Cannes: Beyond the red carpet
24/05/2010 - CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Faces of Cannes: Beyond the red carpet

The red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival is a magnet for film's elite, but just beyond the reach of the video cameras and high-powered flashes are innumerous Cannes devotees who, in their own way, are also part of each year's big show.
Thai outsider wins coveted Palme d’Or
24/05/2010 - CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Thai outsider wins coveted Palme d’Or

No one would have predicted that Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, by Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, would take the coveted Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or on Sunday.
The 63th Cannes Film Festival final ceremony opens
23/05/2010 - CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

The 63th Cannes Film Festival final ceremony opens

Suspense was in the air in Cannes Sunday evening as the Tim Burton-led jury started revealing the names of winners.
Controversial Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov divides Cannes
23/05/2010 - CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Controversial Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov divides Cannes

Eve Jackson quizzes renowned pro-Putin filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov whose presence at Cannes Film Festival has proved somewhat controversial. Some of his compatriots have signed a petition denouncing his film "Burnt by the Sun 2".
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