Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'cannes'

At Cannes, a Broad Menu, Plus Critical Indigestion

Tue, 27 May 2008 11:04:00 EDT

Fresh Air critic-at-large John Powers spent some time at the Cannes Film Festival this month, and today he reports back on what he saw. He says this year's movies weren't half bad — but for Americans, at least, the festival had a gloomy, fatalistic vibe.

Dark-Horse French Film Bests Hollywood at Cannes

Sun, 25 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Yachts pull up anchor in southern France as judges in Cannes issue the festival's Palme d'Or to Entre les Murs (The Class), a film about a year in the life of a French school teacher. NPR's Guy Raz talks with Charles Ealy, who is covering Cannes for the Austin American Statesman.

Fatih Akin, Crossing Borders and Boundaries on Film

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:35:00 EDT

Turkish-German filmmaker, 34, drew an Oscar nomination and a Cannes screenwriting award for his hot-ticket movie The Edge of Heaven. Critics say it's his breakthrough as a leading light of the new global cinema.

Cannes Viewers Get Early Look at 'Indiana Jones'

Mon, 19 May 2008 08:53:00 EDT

Film critic Kenneth Turan was among those at the Cannes Film Festival in France who got to see one of the most anticipated movies of the summer Sunday. He discusses Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

From Cannes: Hisses, Delights and Indiana Jones

Sun, 18 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The Cannes Film Festival is always a melange of the ridiculous and the sublime. We get a report on a Filipino disaster and a Turkish success, as well as a taste of Indiana Jones.

'Indiana Jones,' 'Changeling' Get Buzz in Cannes

Sun, 18 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Angelina Jolie is drawing attention this week for her pregnancy and her latest movie, "Changeling," at the Cannes Film Festival, French television journalist Ulysse Gosset tells Liane Hanson.

Israel's Etgar Keret on Writing and Film

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Israeli writer Etgar Keret has a new short-story collection out (The Girl on the Fridge) as well as a film collaboration with his wife. The film, Jellyfish, won the Camera D'Or prize at Cannes in 2007. Keret talks about writing and moviemaking.

Cinema Offers Look Inside North Korea's Evolution

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:29:00 EDT

For the first time in its history, North Korea had a film screened at the Cannes film festival, which was held earlier this year. Observers say it's a cultural indication of the secretive nation's interest in opening up to the West.

From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report

Wed, 30 May 2007 11:07:00 EDT

The 60th Cannes Film Festival drew more than 4,000 journalists, so it's possible you've heard a little something about the hits and misses there. Michael Moore screened a damning documentary about the U.S. health-care system, while singer Norah Jones made her acting debut in a film from Hong Kong auteur Wong Kar-Wai. Critic-at-large John Powers reports on other high- and low-lights.

Cannes Cheers Films from Moore, Coens

Fri, 25 May 2007 06:00:00 EDT

As the Cannes Film Festival marks its 60th year, the premier place for premieres welcomes a pair of American movies: Michael Moore's health-care documentary Sicko and the Coen brothers' violent Western No Country for Old Men.

A Must-See List from Cannes

Thu, 24 May 2007 14:28:00 EDT

This year, the Cannes Film Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary with a range of movies from the highly commercial to art-house cinema. Dana Thomas, European arts and entertainment correspondent for Newsweek, reports on the highlights of this year's festival.

Taking the Cannes Festival to the Burbs

Sat, 19 May 2007 10:45:00 EDT

The gritty suburbs of Paris are getting a taste of the glamorous Cannes Film Festival. French filmmaker Luc Besson is seeking to reach out to young people who fueled riots in the suburbs in 2005.

A Strong Film from Romania, Now on DVD

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:01:00 EDT

Since the fall of communism, there have been few eastern European directors who have become as internationally known as Roman Polanksi and Milos Forman. But now from Romania comes Cristi Puiu, whose film The Death of Mr. Lazarescu, premiered at Cannes in 2005 and has been winning awards ever since. Now it's out on DVD. Our critic-at-large says that the film does something few movies ever do.

A Cannes Recap

Wed, 31 May 2006 11:58:00 EDT

Critic at large John Powers has just returned from the Cannes film festival. The top prize winner at Cannes was director Ken Loach's The Wind That Shakes the Barley, a film about the Irish rebellion against British rule and the country's subsequent civil war.

Coppola, Cruz Two Highlights from Cannes

Fri, 26 May 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Film critic Kenneth Turan talks about what he's seen so far at the Cannes Film Festival. Turan weighs in on French reaction to Sophia Coppola's new film about Marie Antoinette, and says Penelope Cruz gives one of her career-best performances in Pedro Almodova's Volver. He also highlights an unusual sports film about the star of the French soccer team.

Mix of Movies at Cannes Festival

Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Mix of Movies at Cannes Festival May 24, 2005 · It has been an eventful 11 days in Cannes, France, where the annual Cannes Film Festival wrapped up over the weekend. One surprise was first-time director Tommy Lee Jones, whose The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada won him top honors as best actor. The festival also included early showings of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.

Highlights of 58th Cannes Film Festival

Fri, 20 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Highlights of 58th Cannes Film Festival May 20, 2005 · L.A Times critic Kenneth Turan talks about notable films at the 58th Cannes Film Festival -- including Woody Allen's first feature filmed outside New York City. But Turan notes that despite the quality of this year's offerings, no one movie is causing a stir.

Buzz Movies at the Cannes Film Festival

Fri, 20 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Buzz Movies at the Cannes Film Festival May 20, 2005 · Alex Chadwick speaks with Liam Lacey, film critic for the Toronto newspaper Globe and Mail, about the films creating buzz at this year's Cannes Film Festival in the south of France.

Cannes' Best Screenplay Winner: 'Look at Me'

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Cannes' Best Screenplay Winner: 'Look at Me' April 8, 2005 · Film critic David Edelstein reviews the French film Look at Me. It won a best screenplay prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

African Film Shines at Festival

Mon, 07 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

On a continent where most cinemas serve up a regular diet of Hollywood blockbusters and action flicks, movie fans at Africa's premier film festival have been enjoying a rare glimpse of their own culture. Crowds have queued under a searing sun at the Fespaco Festival -- known locally as Africa's Cannes.

Difficult Childhood on Display in 'Tarnation'

Fri, 15 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Jonathan Caouette made Tarnation, a documentary about his difficult childhood, for just over $200. But the film earned accolades at the Sundance, Cannes and New York Film festivals. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review.