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    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.
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    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.
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    Tom Cruise Teaches Cannes About Star Power

    Whether in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” or on the red carpet, the 62-year-old actor ensured that all eyes were on him.
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    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.
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    Wim Wenders on Where the War in Europe Really Ended 80 Years Ago

    In a short film and in conversation, the German filmmaker ponders the meaning of freedom, the complacency of peace and the new insecurity from Russia’s war and Donald Trump.
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    Director Pedro Almodóvar Through the Eyes of His Stars

    In advance of a gala celebration of the director’s career, we asked nine actresses about working with the auteur. They painted a picture of a precise artist.