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France 24
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
'Ballerina': A graceful spin-off from the John Wick franchise
12:13 Ana de Armas takes on the high-octane stunts as a dancer-turned-assassin in the big-budget action thriller "Ballerina". Film critic Emma Jones tells us why de Armas's charisma and talent for physical feats make her a compelling lead for this detour within the John Wick universe. We also check out Anthony Hopkins' performance as an elderly Sigmund Freud in a fictional encounter with writer CS Lewis in "Freud's Last Session" and salute French director Chloé Barreau's bravery for putting her love life on screen in the intimate documentary "Fragments of a Life Loved". Plus we discuss French film "Le Répondeur", which showcases the comic talents of newcomer Salif Cissé navigating the perils of a writer's voicemail.
France 24
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Arts24 in Cannes: Iranian Dissident Jafar Panahi Wins Palme d'Or for "It Was Just an Accident"
13:22 Issued on: 13:22 min Arts Editor Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones take us through the winners of this year's Cannes Film Festival, including the Palme d'Or-winning "It Was Just an Accident" by Iranian dissident Jafar Panahi. A powerful and symbolic moment - Panahi, long banned and imprisoned in Iran, hasn't attended Cannes since 2003. His searing film about prisoners confronting their jailer echoes his own fight for artistic freedom. Other honors include the Grand Prix for "Sentimental Value" by Joachim Trier, two awards for Brazilian director Kléber Mendonça Filho's "The Secret Agent", and Best Actress for Nadia Melliti in "The Little Sister". The Dardenne brothers take home the Best Screenplay award for "Young Mothers". A political and engaged lineup reflecting the spirit of this 78th edition of the festival.
France 24
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Cannes film festival prepares to award the Palme d'Or
The Cannes Festival draws to a close on Saturday (May 24). French actor Juliette Binoche and her jury will announce the winner from the 22 films vying for one of the world's most prestigious cinema awards in the evening. Film critic, Emma Jones, gives us her analysis more from Cannes.
France 24
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Cannes 2025: A storm of applause for Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value'
06:35 From the show Film critic Emma Jones gives us a clearer idea of potential prize contenders. She tells us all about 'Sentimental Value' by Joachim Trier, a lovely story set around a family – and an exploration of grief and art. 'Woman and Child' by Iranian director Saeed Roustaee also hit the red carpet ; it's the second iranian film in competition, after "It Was Just an Accident" by Jafar Panahi. Roustaee delivers a poignant portrait of a single mother faced with an implacable patriarchal system. Finally, chinese director Bi Gan presents "Resurrection", a futuristic drama lasting 2 hours and 40 minutes.
France 24
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Robert De Niro honoured on opening night at the Cannes Film Festival
Culture 12:29 Issued on: From the show In arts24 in Cannes, film critic Emma Jones joins culture editor Eve Jackson on opening night to discuss what to look out for at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, as film greats like Robert De Niro, Scarlett Johannson, Robert Pattinson and Tom Cruise descend on the south of France for 12 days of movie madness. Highlights from the festival include Paul Mescal's starring role in the post-WW1 gay romance, "The History of Sound", the final Mission Impossible and Scarlett Johansson's first film as director. This episode kicks off our daily coverage from the glitziest film festival in the world. Join arts24 every day for red carpet glamour, film reviews and interviews with the festival's talent.
