Organizers said that the festival quickly switched over to backup power and that its closing ceremony on Saturday would not be disrupted. The cause of the outage was not immediately clear.
Category: Cannes International Film Festival
At Cannes, Sneaky Period Pieces and Film Lovers’ Delights Rule the Screen
Movies from China, Brazil, Iran and elsewhere prove that there’s so much more to cinema than Hollywood would have us believe.
If This Movie Wins the Palme d’Or, It Will Extend a Staggering Streak
The distributor Neon has been on a run at the Cannes Film Festival, and it has three movies, including “Sentimental Value,” considered front-runners.
At Cannes, Can You Trust the Length of a Standing Ovation?
The applause at premieres like “Mission: Impossible” or “The History of Sound” is often timed and reported breathlessly. But there’s more to the story.
Scarlett Johansson Makes Her Debut as Director of ‘Eleanor the Great’
The star came across the script for “Eleanor the Great,” already starring June Squibb, and instantly realized, “I know how to make it.” Now she wants to direct again.
How Do You Follow One of the Craziest Cannes Movies Ever?
Julia Ducournau, who won the Palme d’Or for “Titane,” returns with the body-horror tale “Alpha.” The critical reception has not been kind.
Spike Lee May Be in Cannes, but His Heart Is Courtside With the Knicks
The director brought his latest collaboration with Denzel Washington, “Highest 2 Lowest,” to the festival, but he really wanted to talk basketball.
Ari Aster Hasn’t Seen the Reviews for ‘Eddington’
The Covid-era satire has been divisive at Cannes, but the director has not seen the reviews. He’s focused on his fears about where the world is headed.
Kristen Stewart’s ‘The Chronology of Water’ Wins Praise, But She’s Ready for Battle
Her directorial debut, “The Chronology of Water,” has earned good notices, but after fighting to get it made, the filmmaker wouldn’t mind a battle with reviewers.
Jennifer Lawrence Gets Her First Cannes Premiere. (It’s a Risky One.)
In “Die My Love” with Robert Pattinson, she plays a mother with postpartum depression. She was four months pregnant then and the hormones helped a lot.
At the Cannes Film Festival, the Mood Is Uncertain and Unsettled
The threat of tariffs and the struggles of Hollywood have dampened what is usually an international party. Even the early standouts are somber.
Cannes Film Festival 2025: Is This an Early Front-runner for the Palme d’Or?
“Sound of Falling,” which tracks four German girls over the course of a century, drew early raves. But it might not go the distance.
Cannes Reacts to Gérard Depardieu Verdict With Soul-Searching and Shrugs
The actor, who was found guilty of sexual assault on Tuesday, was a festival stalwart and had brought nearly 30 movies to the event.
