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When Simone Silva Caused a Topless Scandal at the Cannes Film Festival
On April 3, 1954, a young British actress caused quite a stir in Cannes. Her name was Simone Silva, she was 25 years old—and ...
Cannes Film Festival director wants more details on Trump tariff plans
Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux wants more details before discussing President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs ...
A-list directors, Trump tariffs and a Tom Cruise sequel: Everything you need to know about the Cannes Film Festival 2025
Cannes is back on its throne as the most important film festival in the world. Ahead of the festival, which runs May 13-24, ...
Variety to Host Global Conversations Summit at Cannes Film Festival
Conversations will be published on Variety.com after the event. Variety will be present at Cannes Film Festival in several ...
Cannes, the global Colosseum of film, readies for 78th edition with new challenges on the horizon
In the run-up to the festival, three filmmakers from different corners of the world spoke about their roads to the Cannes ...
Cannes Film Festival 2025 Directorial Debuts: Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Stewart and Harris Dickinson; VOTE for Your Favorite
Many celebrities are set to premiere their directorial debuts at Cannes 2025. Scarlett Johansson brings a unique drama while ...
International Film Journalists Protest "Worrying" Lack of Access to Stars Ahead of Cannes Festival
More than 100 freelancers signed a protest letter, echoing last year's outcry in Venice, expressing a growing frustration ...
Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos’s Fiancée, to Receive Award at Cannes Film Festival
In between space travel and her June wedding, Lauren Sánchez will receive an award for her social and environmental advocacy.