Hurray!! It’s Cannes…
Every Year on the same date and for 12 good days Cannes Film Festival draws the world’s attention. France knows it as Festival de Cannes. This exotic resort town on the French Riviera is known for this exclusive film industry event. It is an occasion filled with glitz and glams. This year, it takes place from May 17 to 28. Hi-Fi celebs enjoy film screenings and after parties
Wow! Imagine a seaside resort jam-packed with your favorite celebrities walking on the red carpet and surrounded by the paparazzi’s flock. As in French, we say, it brings the crème de la crème of the film fraternity together.
An auspicious event for India:
This Year’s Cannes is truly the lucky one for India for two big reasons. Let’s hear it.
First of all, a bunch of Indian celebrities are attending the Cannes Film festival this year. India’s A-list actor Deepika Padukon got the honor of becoming one of the juries at Cannes 2022. Indeed it was a proud moment for India. Apart from Deepika, Aishwarya Rai, Hina Khan, Tamannaah Bhatia, AR Rahman, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor, and Urvashi Rautela marked their existence.
Secondly, India has been declared a “country of honor”. In the Cannes film market this year. To celebrate it, five Indian movies have been screened. Films are Bailadila by Shailendra Sahu, Baghjan by Jiacheng Zxai Dohutia, Follower by Harshad Nalawade, Shivamma by Jai Shankar, and Ek Jagah Apni by Ektara Collective under ‘Goes to Cannes Section’. A classic movie Pratidwandi will also be screened at the movie gala.
Meet the Cannes Jury:
Talking about the Cannes jury this year, Vincent Lindon is the president of the prestigious jury. The Cannes’ president Vincent Lindon is a Cannes acclaimed star. As the best actor for his marvelous work like Titane. Among the other 6 jury members, 4 are outstanding ladies in the world of entertainment. Rebecca Hall is a British actress and director, the Indian actress Deepika Padukone, “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” Swedish girl Noomi Rapace and the Italian actress cum director Jasmine Trinca. Oscar nominee Joachim Trie and Academy Award winner twice. Asghar Farhadi is also part of the Cannes jury.
Who Stole the Red Carpet this year?
The red carpet of Cannes is more of a fashion moment. Attendees with unique fashion styles and looks add vibes to the chic resort. Many stars embraced the Red Carpet with their dazzling jewels and grand couture.
Do you know? The premiere of ‘Final Cut (Coupez!)’ a comedy horror film served as the opening ceremony of the great Cannes Film Festival. This year Cannes has the glitziest red carpet ever. From Sabyasachi sari to Fendi to Gucci, all big fashion giants add fantasy to Cannes.
Let’s see who wore what? And who stole the show with his glamorous look?
• Katherine Langford was in Valentino sequined Prada with combed-back hair and the emerald necklace is worn backward.
• “The Awakening” Rebecca Hall wore a tomato and Fuschia Gucci gown with a big smile. She joined by Indian Masatani Deepika Padukone. Deepika dazzled her retro look with a Sabyasachi sari in black and gold.
• Forest Whitaker and Audrey Azoulay attended the screening in all black and blue. Mommy-to-be Adriana Lima graced the red carpet with a maternity dress. Long-sleeved Balmain gown featured her baby bump beautifully.
• Young Elle Fanning made her first-ever presence wearing Armani Privé. She turned everyone’s head with her beautiful hair clips.
• My all-time favorite, Jennifer Connelly attended the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ premier in her loyal brand Louis Vuitton. Remember! She is Louis Vuitton’s ambassador.
• Have you missed ever-charming Grace Elizabeth? You cannot keep your eyes off her. Her floor-sweeping gold gown was perfect on her with an over-the-shoulder cape.
• Eva Longoria, Lashana Lynch, and Julianne Moore did not miss the glamourous lead at all. I must say they were looking ethereal in black and white.
• The one with 7 million subscribers, Liza Koshy and Indian Miss Diva Universe 2015 Urvashi Rautela. Both were carrying Tony Ward Couture, a Lebanese-Italian fashion designer.
• German beauty Emilia Schüle chose a black and white Gucci ensemble with gloves.
• Aishwarya Rai Bachan was among the highly awaited artists, at Cannes. She is a regular guest at Cannes every year. Media from around the world have given her the title “walking and talking bouquet”. She let many hearts skip their beat with her flowy black gown. It was a Dolce and Gabbana ensemble featuring 3D floral motifs on one side of her arm and gown.
Cannes has proof that two colors are going to emerge as trends this year, Yellow and Pink.
Katherine Langford in a hot pink bra top, angel-looking Elle Fanning in a shimmery soft pink gown, and top Model Leonie Hanne were in her “dream dress” as she called it on her Instagram account. Chelsea Harris created a look by combining a gorgeous pink ruffled skirt with a black bodice highlighting bows on the shoulder and chest. What about Caroline Daur and Bérénice Bejo’s Valentino’s dress? Farahani Bodi, an Indian based in Dubai, made her presence felt with a dreamy fuchsia pink gown.
Talking about yellow, Viola Davis was in a breathtaking Alexander McQueen radiant yellow-colored gown with an off-shoulder neckline. Do you agree that she always looks amazing in bold colors? Jasmine Tookes was styled by her mother. A sunny yellow pleated gown by Tony Ward’s couture made her look sassy.
Dazzling Cannes is still political:
Do you know that the Cannes film festival has a rich historical and political background? Are you aware that Cannes was a by-product of anti-Nazi competition? It all started right after World War 2. German dictator Adolf Hitler pressured the jury of the Venice film festival in 1938. He was ordered to be awarded the “Olympiad” first prize. Here all international cinema representatives thought of having a free and fair film festival with no politics involved. After a struggle, the final day arrived in 1946. And Cannes became the hub of Cinema.
Celebrating its 75th anniversary with all its thrill, In the present day. Cannes is still unable to get out of politics. The organizers made a special arrangement of adding a special appeal to the film guild on the opening night that all of them have a responsibility to speak against unjust through their films. Do you know who made the special appeal?
It was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Who gave a standing ovation as well? To exhibit solidarity, organizers have kicked off all Russian movies.
Total Films in competition:
This year Cannes is hosting 49 films in total excluding an opening night film named Z by Michel Hazanavicius. Cannes’ selections of films are really rich and incorporated. Really big films by some big names in the cinema industry including Ostlund, David Cronenberg, the Dardenne brothers, and many more.
Uncertain regarding Films:
It is a special section at Cannes Film Festival. It shows off 20 films. All the films are unique in style. Films have non-traditional stories. it is said that Cannes is determined to give such films international appreciation. This year, it has Davy Chou’s All the People I’ll Never Be, Riley Keough and Gina Gammell’s Beast, and many more splendid movies.
More than Ever
Under Uncertain regard films, MTE is a good cry movie. It tells the story of a woman
Who gets a severe disease and decides not to go for treatment. To spend her last days in Norway. Director Emily Atef is famous for her incredible work. Marked her presence with More-than-Ever.
Elvis Presley at Cannes:
Astonished? A biopic has been presented on the American sensation Elvis Presley. This biopic is not part of the competition. It is directed by a renowned Australian Director Baz Luhrmann. He was widely appreciated for his work like “Romeo + Juliet”. American actor Austin Butler is playing the character.
