Arts 24 in Cannes: Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor team up for a sweeping WWI romance
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From the show
Arts24's Eve Jackson brings you the latest from the Cannes Film Festival, starting with "The History of Sound" – a powerful period love story starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor.
Also in the spotlight, Gael García Bernal takes on the role of controversial explorer Ferdinand Magellan in Lav Diaz's bold new film.
We dive into the latest red carpet controversies as Cannes tightens its dress code, and wrap up with "Dangerous Animals" – a shark thriller with something serious to say about toxic masculinity.
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