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'I have always adored being pushed out of my comfort zone'
by Richard Mowe
Reawakening's Juliet Stevenson on making choices, working with Jared Harris and never repeating herself
Delon - the lethal angel in a trench-coat
by Richard Mowe
'Peaceful' parting shot of a French cinema giant at 88
Cousins discovers a kindred spirit
by Richard Mowe
Filmmaker on his Barns-Graham art doc in Karlovy Vary
Star fixer who can 'make or break' a film
by Richard Mowe
Casting agent Francine Maisler reveals her secrets - from The Bikeriders to Succession
Why Soderbergh became hooked by Jaws
by Richard Mowe
Karlovy Vary guest reflects on Spielberg, Kafka and 'retirement'
'If I find people who are really talented...they become my muses'
by Richard Mowe
Nicole Holofcener on Gandolfini, Allen and Aniston, Sex And The City and the threat of AI
Viggo makes a splash in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe
The Dead Don’t Hurt star on his convictions and shunning the limelight
Anouk Aimée - the eternal romantic
by Richard Mowe
Star of A Man And A Woman takes her leave at the age of 92
'I only wanted to make another film if it was really close to my heart'
by Richard Mowe
Àma Gloria director Marie Amachoukeli on her child's eye view of the world
'I wanted to write a story about absolute, unconditional love'
by Richard Mowe
Rosalie director Stéphanie Di Giusto on her bearded lady with a feminist message
Bonello, the time traveller
by Richard Mowe
France’s maverick on sci-fi, loneliness, music and working with Léa Seydoux
Audiard on a crazy musical spree in Mexico
by Richard Mowe
Director on changing identity, democracy and drug cartels
At last Maddin makes mischief in Cannes
by Richard Mowe
G7 satire star power for Rumours filmmaker
Costner puts his money on the line
by Richard Mowe
After Dances With Wolves he says Western saga Horizon is to put records straight
Arnold reveals the naked truth
by Richard Mowe
Cannes award-winning director of Bird on how images spark imagination
Gere in his father’s footsteps
by Richard Mowe
Star reprises creative relationship with Schrader four decades after American Gigolo
Emma Stone gets physical in Cannes
by Richard Mowe
Lanthimos’ 'muse' on body language, equality and telling stories
Coppola, the fearless, has no regrets
by Richard Mowe
Megalopolis director values friendship more than personal fortune
Miller still a playful child at heart
by Richard Mowe
Furiosa director on the joys of technology, creating legends and eternal curiosity
Status 'protected' Cannes star Léa Seydoux
by Richard Mowe
'From the beginning I worked with people who respected me - more or less'
Nicole Garcia’s family rollercoaster
by Richard Mowe
When real-life imitates art in new Disney+ series Everything Is Fine
Campillo’s swipe at 'paradise'
by Richard Mowe
Red Island director trounces childhood demons and colonisation in the sun
Bitter taste of an awards season row
by Richard Mowe
Director of The Taste of Things on Binoche, Magimel and an Oscar polemic
Binoche’s recipe for a reunion
by Richard Mowe
The Taste Of Things brings France’s celebrity couple together again
Catherine Frot - under the spell of Loach, Leigh and Frears
by Richard Mowe
French actress declares her love and admiration for British Cinema
Remembering Jane Birkin - the most timeless of Parisiennes
by Richard Mowe
Actress and singer dies in her adopted home at 76
Facing up to Peter Pan’s demons
by Richard Mowe
Lost Children director comes to terms with her 'inner child'
Scrutinising a killer obsession
by Richard Mowe
Red Rooms director on cyber-security, new media, and the Fincher influence
Queen of the Indies reigns in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe
Christine Vachon on Todd Haynes, diverse voices, and a cherished project
Steeling the Blade
by Richard Mowe
Inodchine star Vincent Perez on being back behind and in front of the camera with duelling drama
Ewan tripping on an energy rush
by Richard Mowe
Proud dad on filming with Clara, Danny Boyle and wearing that moustache
Feisty Gladiator comes out fighting
by Richard Mowe
Russell Crowe on ageing, Ridley Scott, music and playing Göring
Voice for children of Ukraine
by Richard Mowe
Pritan Ambroase on courage, missiles, and power of cinema
Caligula and the Emperor’s New Clothes
by Richard Mowe
'Irresistible mix of art and genitals' receives a new edit in Cannes
Cannes winner on the home straight
by Richard Mowe
It's Raining In The House director stays close to her roots and family in 'protective' bubble
Lily-Rose uncovers the dark side of celebrity
by Richard Mowe
New TV series gets the big screen treatment in Cannes
Scorsese still up for a challenge
by Richard Mowe
Cannes praise for the master from De Niro and DiCaprio
Exit Indiana as Ford harbours no regrets
by Richard Mowe
Cannes farewell marks 'a relic' of star's life passing by
Director with crime on his mind
by Richard Mowe
Cédric Kahn on innocence and guilt, racism, and the power of words
Depp’s disappearing act in Cannes
by Richard Mowe
Star keeps the media waiting to hang on his every word
Whirlwind world of Anaïs Demoustier
by Richard Mowe
Now actress takes on new role - as Camera d’Or president
Full speed ahead for Rodeo director
by Richard Mowe
Lola Quivoron on breaking through male world of bikes and their riders
Director under magical power of cinema
by Richard Mowe
Dalva filmmaker on the dark side of childhood, early influences, and a casting marathon
Catalan renegade working from inside out
by Richard Mowe
Albert Serra on inspiration, stimulation, Magimel and filming Pacifiction in Tahiti
Director blown away by 'amazing' Adèle
by Richard Mowe
Léa Mysius and Exarchopoulos talk about The Five Devils
From super-heroes to Dali
by Richard Mowe
It’s a mad world according to Smoking Makes You Cough director Quentin Dupieux
Behind Huppert’s many masks
by Richard Mowe
Truth stranger than fiction in Jean-Paul Salomé’s tale of dirty tricks
From make-up.. to natural blusher
by Richard Mowe
Léa Seydoux on coming over all coy with Daniel Craig and Melvil Poupaud
Martone’s return ticket to Naples
by Richard Mowe
Nostalgia director cannot resist the lure of his home city
Moll finds menace in the mountains
by Richard Mowe
Director on a new roll with awards nominated thriller The Night Of The 12th
Diop displays true grit
by Richard Mowe
Saint Omer director provokes a flurry of awards season buzz
Loving testimony for Gaspard Ulliel
by Richard Mowe
Director recalls star’s last film role before tragedy struck
Final curtain for Bardot’s kindred spirit
by Richard Mowe
Star of Bonjour Tristesse and Musketeers bows out at 87
Del Toro: cool dude with a thick skin
by Richard Mowe
The Usual Suspects icon receives Karlovy Vary President’s Award
Geoffrey Rush counts his blessings
by Richard Mowe
Actor adds Karlovy Vary Crystal Globe to a glittering collection
Schreiber’s crusade for Ukraine
by Richard Mowe
Actor spearheads campaign for help at the grassroots
Trintignant: The 'reluctant' acting icon
by Richard Mowe
Career spanned Lelouch and Bertolucci to Haneke and Rohmer
From Joyland to the Corner Office
by Richard Mowe
Tribeca-bound producer on Cannes winner and the joy of storytelling
Liotta: The bad guy with the best lines
by Richard Mowe
Archive interview shows how late actor took his career 'one movie at a time'
Binoche at the end of her tether
by Richard Mowe
Reality bites with the women workers on the frontline in Between Two Worlds
Cronenberg straightens the record
by Richard Mowe
Director on body control, actors, “insane” US and Top Gun
Beauty is scary.. looks are a currency
by Richard Mowe
Director Ruben Östlund on the starting point for Triangle Of Sadness
Miller lets the genie out the bottle
by Richard Mowe
Elba makes Swinton’s wishes come true in Cannes
Cruise control swoops over Cannes
by Richard Mowe
Crowds swarm for a glimpse of real star power in action
Bejo’s caring skills lead to zombie role
by Richard Mowe
Actress turned up the pressure on director during Covid
Zelensky and Whitaker steal the show
by Richard Mowe
Dose of Ukrainian reality hits the red carpet glamour in Cannes
Frémaux cruises into gear in Cannes
by Richard Mowe
Festival director on Top Gun star, Ukraine and looking to the future
Noé’s close encounter with mortality
by Richard Mowe
Change of pace for renegade director in tandem with Argento
Acting monument takes final bow
by Richard Mowe
Michel Bouquet’s career embraced Mitterrand and Renoir
Baptism of fire with Audiard
by Richard Mowe
Paris, 13th District star Lucie Zhang on intimacy, acting techniques and Cannes high heels
The new lioness of French cinema
by Richard Mowe
Happening director Audrey Diwan on abortion, prizes, equality and truth
Marceau takes the plunge with Ozon
by Richard Mowe
The Everything Went Fine star talks death, desire, choices and corsets
Love and sex in lockdown
by Richard Mowe
Audiard gets under the covers with young singles in Paris, 13th District
Last exit for a stylish maverick
by Richard Mowe
Director of Diva and Betty Blue dies at 75
Cage - the perfect saviour
by Richard Mowe
Debut director on how he landed the Con Air star to partner a pig
Depp stays the eternal outsider
by Richard Mowe
Pirates star on Tim Burton, French connections and Hollywood
'I wanted to make something that was celebratory'
by Richard Mowe
Director Clio Barnard on Ali & Ava as she dials in to Cannes
Breaking the ice with sex in Texas
by Richard Mowe
Red Rocket director realises dream of bringing his underdogs to Cannes
Stone back on the barricades
by Richard Mowe
JFK director returns to Kennedy assassination in Cannes
Andrea scores herd immunity in Cannes
by Richard Mowe
Director’s first documentary reveals a surprising scene-stealer called Luma
Anderson’s stars make an entrance - by bus
by Richard Mowe
Swinton, Chalamet and co aboard for ovation at Cannes premiere
'I relied so much on Dylan’s face to tell the story'
by Richard Mowe
Flag Day director Sean Penn on Trump, parenting and working with his daughter
'I think the media gave up on me because I was boring'
by Richard Mowe
Stillwater star Matt Damon on staying out of spotlight
'I’m always amazed people are shocked by sex in movies'
by Richard Mowe
Benedetta director Paul Verhoeven on religion, nudity, and sexuality
Team Tilda make a splash
by Richard Mowe
Mother and daughter reunion for a Cannes ovation
Jodie’s turn to take the honours
by Richard Mowe
Ultimate Cannes accolade decades after Taxi Driver hit the Riviera
Cotillard into the unknown with Carax
by Richard Mowe
Why Cannes opener's singing star was left running scared
Cannes returns with spark and Spike
by Richard Mowe
Frémaux gambles on power of cinema to fight back from Covid
Tavernier’s last take on French cinema
by Richard Mowe
Death of prolific filmmaker, critic and cinephile
Fontaine’s take on law and disorder
by Richard Mowe
French director reveals moral dilemmas … and a presidential comedy
Skiing on the dark side
by Richard Mowe
Slalom director on memories, mountains, #MeToo and social media
Final word from a maestro of letters
by Richard Mowe
Multi-faceted career of Cyrano screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière
Shooting for the stars
by Richard Mowe
Debut French directors take Gagarine on an upward trajectory
Sex and the female gaze
by Richard Mowe
Director Danielle Arbid on intimacy, adaptations, and a Fassbinder remake
Youthful leap into the light
by Richard Mowe
A new Lindon becomes a French name to watch
Bacri - 'flawless' mover and shaker of French cinema
by Richard Mowe
Partner of Agnès Jaoui bows out after struggle with illness
Why French cinema remains alive and well
by Richard Mowe
UniFrance head reflects on reactions to the virtual Paris Rendez-vous
Tributes to France’s populist prince
by Richard Mowe
Hossein on a journey from cinema to vast theatrical experiences
Brasseur - from Godard to Camping
by Richard Mowe
France mourns passing of an acting legend
Director puts femmes to the fore
by Richard Mowe
Martin Provost on Juliette Binoche, gender divisions and revolution
Huppert lightens up her image
by Richard Mowe
Mama Weed director Jean-Paul Salomé talks adaptations, star collaboration and Covid
France’s new breakout star
by Richard Mowe
Lyna Khoudri leaps from Papicha to Wes Anderson
Kassovitz’s baptism of fire
by Richard Mowe
Star of The Bureau Mathieu Kassovitz recalls La Haine 25 years on
Morricone: 'The Mozart of film music'
by Richard Mowe
Memories of an encounter with the maestro, who has died at 91
Dumont explores his inner child
by Richard Mowe
Joan of Arc director on comedy, tragedy and the soul of France
Highwire woman of all trades
by Richard Mowe
We remember Belgian filmmaker Marion Hänsel
Piccoli - a monument of French cinema
by Richard Mowe
Last exit at 94 for actor who started as an extra
Binoche’s object of desire
by Richard Mowe
Newcomer François Civil talks inspiration, secrets and working with a legend
Inside view of musical discord
by Richard Mowe
Director Ina Weisse talks about a protegé under pressure in The Audition
Actors on the barricades
by Richard Mowe
Cast of Les Misérables talk chemistry, stereotypes and awareness
Jacket required
by Richard Mowe
Deerskin director Quentin Dupieux on obsession, humour and horror in his latest film
How Binoche seduced Deneuve
by Richard Mowe
Two stars finally rub along famously in The Truth
Tonie Marshall: France’s female warrior
by Richard Mowe
Director who took on sexism in Woman Up! dies at 68
Encounter with a towering genius
by Richard Mowe
Memories of an interview with Max von Sydow
Wake up call for dreamer Noémie
by Richard Mowe
Awards attention hots up for Portrait actress on fire
Huppert on a perpetual erotic charge
by Richard Mowe
Ira Sachs on working with France’s ultimate diva
Binoche out of her comfort zone
by Richard Mowe
Director Safy Nebbou on delivering the gift of a role
On her marks as France’s Madame Cinéma
by Richard Mowe
Unifrance’s new recruit on targeting younger audiences and taking risks
On the bumpy road to bromance
by Richard Mowe
From Sundance short to prize-winning feature
Down to earth with Alice Winocour
by Richard Mowe
French director to attend Glasgow Film Festival gala opening
On the crest of a new wave
by Richard Mowe
French director Jean-Paul Civeyrac looks back to the future
Stormy life and career of a New Wave icon
by Richard Mowe
Anna Karina dies in Paris at 79
Mocky - Final exit for France’s restless free spirit
by Richard Mowe
Director and actor dies, aged 90
Affleck’s world without women
by Richard Mowe
Second outing for actor as director in Karlovy Vary
Dark and light shades of Julianne Moore
by Richard Mowe
Karlovy Vary star guest reveals the secrets of life-work balance
Zeffirelli - cinema’s master of opulence
by Richard Mowe
Cultural icon dies at 96
Stallone starts a stampede in Cannes
by Richard Mowe
Rambo and Rocky star on stories, politics, physique and optimism
'Outsiders' praise love letter to Hollywood
by Richard Mowe
Pitt, DiCaprio and Robbie rally around Tarantino
Lelouch goes back to the future in Cannes
by Richard Mowe
Love story continues 53 years on
Delon: Women pushed me forward
by Richard Mowe
Honorary Cannes Palme for an 'accidental' icon
Pedro centre stage in Cannes
by Richard Mowe
New film with Cruz and Banderas his most personal to date
Loach confronts the gig economy
by Richard Mowe
Cannes prizes could beckon for new take on inequality
Egerton and Elton’s tearful Cannes duet
by Richard Mowe
Rocketman star on telling a life story with warts and all
Ghost of Romero stalks Cannes opener
by Richard Mowe
Jarmusch acknowledges the influence of the master
Tarantino up to the wire in Cannes
by Richard Mowe
Festival director on suspense, gender parity and Alain Delon
Marielle - the passing of a French legend
by Richard Mowe
'Voice' of a generation of acting talents dies at 87
Final fade-out for Varda - a force of nature
by Richard Mowe
New Wave pioneer 'never bankable' but much treasured
Close encounters with a musical legend
by Richard Mowe
At home with Stanley Donen in New York
Omar’s acting lessons from school of life
by Richard Mowe
Intouchables star on return to his African roots and working in Hollywood
Linklater - still king of the indies
by Richard Mowe
Director talks roots, inspiration, Cate Blanchett, and Hollywood
All sing-a-long with Robbins
by Richard Mowe
Oscar winner on music, #MeToo, controversy, and dreams
Robbins on the barricades in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe
Shawshank star laments return to bullying, intolerance and oppression
The many faces of Marion
by Richard Mowe
Piaf actress on Ismael's Ghosts, freedom, family and #MeToo
Spider Man in the Hollywood Hills
by Richard Mowe
David Robert Mitchell serves up a Los Angeles noir thriller in Cannes
Spike Lee puts Trump in Cannes firing line
by Richard Mowe
Charlottesville riot provides powerful coda to film
Honoré goes back to the future
by Richard Mowe
Director on sex in the Nineties, nudity, seduction and desire
Mulligan detects hope on the horizon
by Richard Mowe
Wildfire star on pay parity and workplace etiquette
How Cruz and Bardem split life and work
by Richard Mowe
Farhadi wrote Cannes opener roles with couple in mind
Blanchett seeks a winner with durability
by Richard Mowe
Cannes jury president talks gender balance and awards
Actors’s pride for 120 Beats Per Minute
by Richard Mowe
Award-winner Biscayart on sexuality, activism and the pink condom
Jeanne’s love affair with Barbara
by Richard Mowe
César best actress Balibar on becoming a musical legend in Barbara
Legrand’s Greek tragedy for our times
by Richard Mowe
Debut director tackles a family at war
Campillo’s beat goes on
by Richard Mowe
Director on AIDS drama 120 BPM, writing from the heart and collaboration
Baye displays a mother’s pride
by Richard Mowe
The Guardians star on Beauvois, Hallyday, and working with her daughter
Varda hits the road again
by Richard Mowe
New Wave icon on Faces Places, honours, outsiders and Demy
La Binoche at the crossroads
by Richard Mowe
The Oscar winner on men, awards, and working with Claire Denis
Antonio’s shades of grey
by Richard Mowe
Banderas on maturing, Almodovar and helping new actors
Director always in the firing line
by Richard Mowe
Terry George on genocide backlash, Ireland and Brexit
Clive Davis - lawyer touched by stardust
by Richard Mowe
Master behind Whitney, Manilow and Aretha talks with Chris Perkel about documentary of his life.
Goldblum reigns as blockbuster king
by Richard Mowe
Jurassic and Thor star on humility, family and jazz
'I just don’t know about fame. I have never figured it out'
by Richard Mowe
Good Time star Robert Pattinson on being a lone wolf - and stardom as a side dish
'Being on the set of Star Wars is very like being on a set with David Lynch'
by Richard Mowe
Laura Dern on Twin Peaks, The Last Jedi and pay equality
Tribute to France’s star platinum blonde
by Richard Mowe
Death of Mireille Darc at 79
Back to school for a class act
by Richard Mowe
Lessons in learning from Angel and Forestier
Moreau - the feminist femme fatale
by Richard Mowe
We look back at the life of France's screen legend.
Casey Affleck liberated by ghosts
by Richard Mowe
Star talks Oscars, Rooney Mara and hiding under a sheet
Kruger returns to her mother tongue
by Richard Mowe
Star on terror attacks, women’s roles, Tarantino and Romy Schneider.
Pattinson has a Good Time changing image
by Richard Mowe
'Invisible' Twilight star goes for grunge in Cannes.
Sofia gets all her own way
by Richard Mowe
The Beguiled director on Farrell, Kidman and Dunst.
Elton inspires three young filmmakers
by Richard Mowe
Video shorts evoke singer's classic songs.
'Film is the best way to deliver a powerful message'
by Richard Mowe
Gore on his fight to save planet.
Kidman out of her comfort zone
by Richard Mowe
Four different faces of star at Cannes
Clint’s instincts always come up tops
by Richard Mowe
Director on political correctness, mentors and a new project.
Reluctant Dustin resists the passing years
by Richard Mowe
Hoffman, Stiller and Sandler at heart of Baumbach’s family saga.
Östlund’s Monkey business
by Richard Mowe
The Square director goes animal crackers.
Redgrave confronts refugee crisis
by Richard Mowe
Veteran actress makes directing debut in Cannes.
Wright bangs the drum for women
by Richard Mowe
Cannes star Robin talks equality, Wonder Woman and Trump.
Long and short of Ismael's Ghosts
by Richard Mowe
Desplechin on choices, Cotillard, Amalric and Gainsbourg.
Danièle explores 'the intimacy of men'
by Richard Mowe
Cézanne Et Moi director on artistic icons, friendship, and her father's hit comedy.
A winning recipe with Courgette
by Richard Mowe
Claude Barras on Aardman, Oscar nod, and an enduring passion for animation.
Huppert - the actress who knows no fear
by Richard Mowe
Elle star on working with Verhoeven, awards and the gift of confidence
Why Ozon revels in secrets and lies
by Richard Mowe
The director of Frantz on his fascination for Germany, shooting in monochrome and falling in love on set.
Diving into the life of Jacques Cousteau
by Richard Mowe
The Odyssey director Jerôme Salle on an underwater legend.
Huppert sparkles with a crystal award
by Richard Mowe
Elle star touched by honour in Paris.
Farewell to a master clown
by Richard Mowe and Odile Étaix
Recalling memories of Pierre Étaix, who has died aged 87.
Rappeneau returns to his roots
by Richard Mowe
Director on family secrets and the global village.
Slice of real life and paternal love
by Richard Mowe
Director Vincent Garenq on a true cause célebre.
Kristen - spirited away by Assayas
by Richard Mowe
Twilight star on ghosts, communication and energies.
Almodóvar enters his golden age
by Richard Mowe
Julieta director on regrets for his youth, maturity and the Panama Papers.
The power of love
by Richard Mowe
Nichols, Edgerton and Negga on civil rights drama Loving.
Arnold’s American dream odyssey
by Richard Mowe
Director on casting, locations and shocks.
Women in the driving seat
by Richard Mowe
Sarandon and Davis still going over the edge
Spielberg waves his magic wand
by Richard Mowe
BFG Director on giants, values, ET, imagination and hope.
Loach back on the barricades
by Richard Mowe
Director’s Cannes return blasts welfare system and says we must fight from within Europe.
Jodie brings out her inner man
by Richard Mowe
The Money Monster director on Clooney, risks and women making changes.
Woody and the secret of eternal youth
by Richard Mowe
Cannes veteran on being a romantic, fame and infidelity.
In the court of Christian Vincent
by Richard Mowe
Borgen star and Luchini win awards for bitter-sweet romance.
The Sweeney with a French accent
by Richard Mowe
Director Benjamin Rocher on Jean Reno and his Gallic action thriller.
Oscar contender takes life at a gallop
by Richard Mowe
Deniz Gamze Ergüven on pride, prejudice, identity and wild horses.
Death of a French maverick
by Richard Mowe
Jacques Rivette dies at 87.
Maiwenn on the rocky road of romance
by Richard Mowe
Director talking relationships, falling in love, and passion.
Seeking the future of cinema
by Richard Mowe
Online film festival in the Paris limelight.
The many faces of Isabelle Huppert
by Richard Mowe
Actress on Depardieu, Haneke, Verhoeven and playing Phaedra on stage.
Thriller with added sparkle
by Richard Mowe
Director Eric Barbier on love, diamonds and Berénice Bejo.
Wexler - the all-seeing eye
by Richard Mowe
Cuckoo’s Nest cinematographer remembered.
Akerman - one of cinema’s great innovators
by Richard Mowe
Death of a feminist icon
Sir Ian on the trail of M Hulot
by Richard Mowe
Mr Holmes star on sunshine, being funny and a new film on Noel Coward.
Olsen - coming of age at last
by Richard Mowe
Avengers star on awards, blockbusters, and wanting to get older
Families on the front line
by Richard Mowe
Awards buzz for housing crisis thriller 99 Homes.
Orlando - in full bloom
by Richard Mowe
Talking new Pirates, Hollywood and Deauville honour.
Scaling the heights with Everest
by Richard Mowe
Deauville opening night premiere
Just a breeze for Keanu
by Richard Mowe
Matrix star receives Deauville tribute.
Trying to keep the dream alive
by Richard Mowe
Michael Cimino on wars, anarchy, actors and a pile of scripts.
Amy with no holds barred
by Richard Mowe
Comedian on roots, feminism and therapeutic laughter.
The discreet charm of Andy Garcia
by Richard Mowe
The Godfather star on roots, Cuba, marriage, and sex scenes
Mia: up close and personal
by Richard Mowe
The Eden director talks about her generation.
Clash of the titans through a lens
by Richard Mowe
Rough ride for Oscar-nod documentary The Salt Of The Earth.
Keitel - a man for all seasons
by Richard Mowe
Youth star Harvey on Sorrentino, Campion and Scorsese.
Udo Kier's life on the dark side
by Richard Mowe
Cult star on playing evil, Fassbinder, Von Trier and Van Sant.
Romero - master of the macabre
by Richard Mowe
Veteran director on zombies, religion and genocide.
Gere turns up the heat
by Richard Mowe
Star talks about faith, hope and charity.
It’s Czech party time for Richard Gere
by Richard Mowe
Music and fireworks greet star in Karlovy Vary.
John Boorman in flashback
by Richard Mowe
The director reflects on his career and his sequel to Hope And Glory.
The real world of Vincent Lindon
by Richard Mowe
Cannes best actor on career and causes.
Back to the roots of Macbeth
by Richard Mowe
Cotillard, Fassbender and Kurzel on the Scottish play.
McDormand’s rallying cry for women in film
by Richard Mowe
Time to seize the moment - and stop complaining.
Coming soon - Cannes sex extravaganza
by Richard Mowe
Love director Gaspar Noé reveals all in 3D.
Caine candid in Cannes
by Richard Mowe
Youth star talks age and virility with Jane Fonda, Paolo Sorrentino, Paul Dano, Harvey Keitel and Rachel Weisz.
Family ties for Huppert and Byrne
by Richard Mowe
Trier takes a bow in Cannes Competition.
Blanchett reveals naked truth
by Richard Mowe
Cate and Carol co-star Rooney Mara on why nudity holds no fears.
The wit and wisdom of Woody in Cannes
by Richard Mowe
Allen on moral crises, TV series, distractions and ageing in Irrational Man.
Mad Max roars into Cannes
by Richard Mowe
Miller explains why it took him so long.
Raising the curtain on Cannes 2015
by Richard Mowe
Chronicle from the Croisette before the deluge
Birth of a role for Binoche
by Richard Mowe
Why Assayas took up the challenge.
From odd jobs to film director
by Richard Mowe
Matteo Oleotto on the choices behind Zoran, My Nephew The Idiot.
Winning ways with a Mafia rollick
by Richard Mowe
Pierfrancesco Diliberto looks forward to introducing La Mafia Uccide Solo d'Estate at the IFF.
Cartoon capers on the Riviera
by Richard Mowe
Xavier Picard talks about the global cult of the Moomins.
Girl power hits the streets of Paris
by Richard Mowe
Céline Sciamma on sex, desire and friendship.
Romain discovers his inner femme
by Richard Mowe
Interview with Roman Duris about François Ozon’s The New Girlfriend.
Francesco Rosi – a maestro at the cutting edge
by Richard Mowe
Recalling the life of the Italian director, who has died at 92
Mirren on the menu in Deauville
by Richard Mowe
Food, sex and a love affair with France.
Jessica Chastain honoured at Deauville Festival of American Film
by Richard Mowe
Star on Isabelle Huppert, internet exposure, equality... and why she likes talking about clothes.
Mia - still the will of the wisp
by Richard Mowe
Locarno pays tribute to a child of the Sixties.
Close call for Melanie
by Richard Mowe
Working Girl on Hollywood scripts, alcohol and nerves
Besson takes a bow in Locarno
by Richard Mowe
Director of Lucy on Scarlett, female role models and being a mini mogul.
Friedkin takes a swipe in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe
Director on studios, opium for the masses, and The Exorcist
The sweet smell of success
by Richard Mowe
Anonymous Content Producer / Partner Michael Sugar gives the lowdown in Karlovy Vary.
Fanny - the femme fatale
by Richard Mowe
New Wave icon Ardant on why she never looks back
Depardieu: A force of Nature
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