Cannes 2024: ‘The Apprentice,’ the rise of Donald Trump from the deriding gaze of Ali Abbasi
The Danish filmmaker returns to the beginnings of the former US president's career, drawing a portrait of a tycoon in the making, caught up in the world of reality TV.
French cinematic history through the lens of Le Monde’s critics
From post-war films to the streaming revolution and #MeToo, Le Monde critics have always examined the evolution of French cinema and its production conditions.
Cannes 2024: David Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’ explores life and death
At 81, the Canadian director created a film of ethereal beauty, where the protagonist (Vincent Cassel) follows the day-by-day decomposition of his wife's body.
Gérard Depardieu reportedly involved in physical altercation with photographer
According to Italian media, well-known Italian paparazzi photographer Rino Barillari accused the French film star of punching him three times in the face when he tried to photograph him.
Pixar lays off 14% of its staff to ‘focus on feature films’
The Disney-owned studio is reportedly retreating from making content for streaming following the catastrophic releases of 'Lightyear' and 'Elemental.'
Kirill Serebrennikov delivers incomplete portrayal of Eduard Limonov at Cannes Film Festival
Adapted from Emmanuel Carrère's book, 'Limonov: The Ballad' struggles to capture the complex personality of the Russian writer and dissident, whose most embarrassing positions are ignored by the filmmaker.
‘The Madonna of Chancellor Rolin’: The resurrection of a Van Eyck painting at the Louvre
The 15th-century painting, whose restoration has revealed little-known details, is presented in a small but very rich exhibition.
US Justice Department sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation, saying illegal monopoly raises prices
The anti-trust lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan against Ticketmaster and its parent company accuses them of practices that allow it to maintain a stronghold over the live music…
Cannes 2024: ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ is at the cutting edge of underground Iranian cinema
As Mohammad Rasoulof takes part in the official competition from exile in Europe, a new generation of Iranian filmmakers is trying to break free from censorship.
Young people still go to the movies and have high expectations of theaters
Two studies recently analyzed 16 to 30-year-olds' and 15 to 24-year-olds' relationship to movie theaters. They especially appreciate 'the big screen' and 'socializing with friends.'
