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Cannes film festival 2012

The devil is in the details
21/11/2012 - CULTURE

The devil is in the details

Clint Eastwood excels as a cranky professional baseball scout with eye problems and a dicey relationship with his daughter in the crowd-pleaser "Trouble With the Curve". Meanwhile, Romanian 21st century exorcism drama "Beyond the Hills" is based on true events and won two major prizes at Cannes. And Roman Polanski's stunning film noir "Chinatown" is onscreen again after 38 years.
For better, for worse
23/10/2012 - CULTURE

For better, for worse

What happens when a decades-old love story is wrecked by aging, ill heath and dementia? It is the subject of Michael Haneke's heart-breaking film, Amour. It won the Palme D’Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival and it comes out this week in France. Then off to Paris suburbs, home to more and more prestigious art galleries in search of space. And the former drummer of British pop band Razorlight strikes out on his own. Andy Burrows plays live from his new solo album, Company.
Polanski films Prada
01/06/2012 - CULTURE

Polanski films Prada

It's now old news who won the Palme d’Or at the 65th edition of the Cannes Film Destival. But let's not forget that Cannes is also a two-week-long red carpet fashion extravaganza - and this year the crop of dresses was exceptionally good.
French government: grappling with labour reform
29/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

French government: grappling with labour reform

No time to waste - the new French Prime Minister sits down with unions to find common ground on labour reform. Next, we look at how two foes from either end of the political spectrum are fighting for the same turf in upcoming parliamentary elections. Finally, Austrian director Michael Haneke nabs the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his stark tale about love and getting old.
Cannes: Love conquers all
28/05/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Cannes: Love conquers all

It's all glitz and glamour on the French front pages - with critiques of Cannes dominating the news. We're also looking at why the established parties got left out of the race in Henin-Beaumont - and what the Pope's butler saw.
Micheal Haneke awarded Palme d’Or for ‘Amour’
27/05/2012 - CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Micheal Haneke awarded Palme d’Or for ‘Amour’

Michael Haneke (right) won the Cannes Film Festival's top prize on Sunday with ‘Amour’, a film about love and death, while the Grand Prize went to Matteo Garrone's Italian satire ‘Reality’ and Ken Loach's ‘The Angels' Share’ won the Jury Prize.
Libya rebellion film premieres at Cannes
25/05/2012 - FRANCE

Libya rebellion film premieres at Cannes

A documentary by French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy (pictured) about the rebel overthrow of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is being screened at the Cannes Film Festival Friday. Lévy was instrumental in persuading France to support the rebellion.
François Hollande's diplomatic debut
22/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

François Hollande's diplomatic debut

Rain, hail and even lightening couldn't stop French President François Hollande from making his diplomatic debut. We bring you the highlights of his first week in office. Next, disgraced former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is in more legal trouble. This time he is being investigated for his alleged involvement in a gang rape. He says it is an ongoing smear campaign. Finally, we take you behind the scenes to the VIP parties at the Cannes Film Festival.
The World This Week - May 18th, 2012 (part 2)
18/05/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 18th, 2012 (part 2)

From Paris to Berlin to Washington...it's been a busy week for the new French president. Laura Baines' panel assess Francois Hollande's performance in the world this week.
The World This Week - May 18th, 2012
18/05/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 18th, 2012

From Paris to Berlin to Washington...it's been a busy week for the new French president. Laura Baines' panel assess Francois Hollande's performance in the world this week.
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