Stories from Cannes · France

Director Park Chan-wook is leading the jury responsible for selecting the recipient of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The Palme d'Or is considered the crown jewel of the festival's proceedings. Films have not yet been seen by the jury, so it remains unknown which will generate buzz or win the top award. The Cannes Film Festival features 22 films competing for the Palme d'Or, with only 5 directed by women.

The Directors' Fortnight, 'La quinzaine des cinéastes,' will feature a selection of 29 films from around the world. The program includes projections of short and feature films, special screenings, and public choice. The event is scheduled to run from May 13 to May 23.

Maryam Saleh has released a new album, which is described as a film about the history of documentary cinema.

The 1953 film 'Eva' by Maria Spilita will be screened at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Spilita is recognized as the first female director in the history of Greek cinema. The screening is part of the upcoming film festival program.

Legendary actress Marlene Dietrich died at 3:00 PM on Wednesday. Her death occurs on the eve of the 45th Cannes Film Festival. The broadcaster described her as a legendary figure known for roles such as Lola in 'The Blue Angel'.

Organizers of the 79th Cannes Film Festival announced new members for the upcoming jury. The lineup includes Chinese director Chloé Zhao and Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård. The festival will be presided over by a South Korean filmmaker.

Director Andrzej Vaida received the Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival for the film 'Man of Iron'. The award was presented at the 'S Pana Rong' critics' gallery. The broadcast noted the achievement occurred yesterday.

Engie is financing two-thirds of a 55 million euro project to install thermal exchangers in Cannes. The system uses heat pumps to heat or cool a freshwater loop serving approximately 50 buildings.

The mayor of Cannes, David Lisnard, is demanding an anti-drug offensive during the Cannes Film Festival. Willy Rovelli commented that canceling the festival might be simpler. Rovelli also noted that due to rising oil prices, condoms are now more expensive.

Ukrainian model Nika Kusnetsova married a wealthy Georgian online casino expert in Cannes. The wedding took place in a large villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. According to Nice Matin, the event cost approximately 4.5 million euros.