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Experience the Cannes Film Festival's blend of cinematic brilliance and real-life drama as controversies and highlights unfold both on and off the screen.
The Cannes Film Festival commences this Tuesday, promising not only captivating film premieres but also off-screen events poised to be equally dramatic. Highly anticipated films like Francis Ford Coppola's self-financed project "Megalopolis" and Sebastian Stan portraying a young Donald Trump in "The Apprentice" will be showcased. Additionally, George Miller's latest installment in the Mad Max franchise is anticipated. However, amidst the excitement, rumors swirl of potential public accusations of sexual abuse against actors and filmmakers, the threat of a worker strike looms, and an Iranian director, having fled his home country after a prison sentence, is expected to attend. These developments add intrigue as the Cannes red carpet is rolled out.
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" serves as a prequel to the acclaimed "Mad Max: Fury Road," which premiered to rave reviews at Cannes in 2015. George Miller directs once again, with Anya Taylor-Joy portraying a young Imperator Furiosa, succeeding Charlize Theron. The cast also includes Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke in this action-packed apocalyptic thriller.
Consider the cost of hobbies next time you cringe at expenses - veteran director Francis Ford Coppola spent $120 million (£95 million) on his project "Megalopolis." The film features Adam Driver as an architect reconstructing a city post-tragedy, with Laurence Fishburne and Dustin Hoffman in supporting roles. Having previously won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for "The Conversation" and "Apocalypse Now" in the 1970s, the 85-year-old director could potentially secure the prestigious award once more.
Expecting a break from the US presidential election buzz at Cannes? Think again. The film "The Apprentice" delves into young Donald Trump's political ascent. Director Ali Abbasi chose Sebastian Stan as Trump and Maria Bakalova as his first wife, Ivana. Critics eagerly await Jeremy Strong's portrayal of Trump's mentor, Roy Cohn, known for his role in "Succession."
The prestigious Palme d'Or is up for grabs at Cannes, with director Greta Gerwig leading the jury alongside stars like Eva Green and Lily Gladstone. The competition includes diverse films like "The Apprentice," "Megalopolis," "All We Imagine as Light" by Payal Kapadia, and Andrea Arnold's "Bird." Notably, Mohammad Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" is in contention, despite the director's recent legal troubles in Iran. The festival will also honor Meryl Streep and George Lucas with special awards.
The MeToo movement might once again take center stage at Cannes, with rumors suggesting new allegations of abuse within the European entertainment industry. French media speculates about a potential list of abusive actors and directors being revealed during the festival. Additionally, a threatened strike by freelance workers over proposed labor law changes could disrupt the event.
Source: BBC
