Cannes 2025: Cara Delevingne on the power of women
Arts Editor Eve Jackson reports from the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting the return of Belgian filmmakers Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne with their new film "Young Mothers". The film offers a raw, intimate look at five young women navigating early motherhood in a communal home. Through their struggles, the Dardennes explore themes of resilience, solidarity, and liberation from generational hardship. Eve also contrasts this with Iranian director Saeed Roustaee's harrowing portrait of isolated single motherhood. She's joined by social media journalist Stella Elgersma to share some festival highlights and behind-the-scenes moments.
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