Cate Blanchett (©Steven Chee) Australian actor Cate Blanchett will be the President of the Jury of the 71st edition of Cannes Film Festival, which will take place May 8-19, 2018. She follows Pedro Almodóvar, Jury President of the 7oth edition whose jury awarded the Palme d’or to "The Square" by Swedish director Ruben Östlund. “I have been to … Continue reading ‘Ocean’s 8’ star Cate Blanchett is Cannes Film Festival 2018 jury president
‘Saint Laurent’ director Bertrand Bonello to chair 2018 Cannes Film Festival’s Cinéfondation, Short Films Jury
For the 71st edition of the Festival de Cannes, which will run May 8-19, 2018, Bertrand Bonello will chair the Cinéfondation and Short Films Jury. The French filmmaker will succeed Romanian director Cristian Mungui. From his very first film “Something Organic” in 1998 to “Nocturama” in 2016, Bonello has occupied a unique place in the cinematographic landscape. His … Continue reading ‘Saint Laurent’ director Bertrand Bonello to chair 2018 Cannes Film Festival’s Cinéfondation, Short Films Jury
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Algeria’s Tahar Hadbi finishes camp with Muay Thai champs in Paris, France
Brave Combat Federation fighter Tahar Hadbi, 30, of Algeria is scheduled to what is called the showdown to settle the biggest rivalry in the history of mixed martial arts in the Middle East against Mohammad "The Latest" Fakhreddine, 33, of Lebanon. They will battled it out at "Brave 10: Kingdom Rises" on March 2,2018 in … Continue reading Algeria’s Tahar Hadbi finishes camp with Muay Thai champs in Paris, France
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Naples, Italy native Paolo Sorrentino is 8th MyFrenchFilmFestival filmmakers’ jury president
After Denmark's Nicolas Winding Refn and Argentina's Pablo Trapero, it is now Italian director Paolo Sorrentino’s turn to preside over the filmmakers’ jury of MyFrenchFilmFestival, the online French film festival created by UniFrance. Born in Arenella, Naples, Campania, Italy, Sorrentino attended the University of Naples Federico II in Naples. He said, “French cinema is a point … Continue reading Naples, Italy native Paolo Sorrentino is 8th MyFrenchFilmFestival filmmakers’ jury president
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MyFrenchFilmFestival, 1st online French film festival, is back
After a record turnout for the UniFrance online festival in 2017 with almost 7 million views of the selected films, the best of new-generation French cinema will be available online once again from January 19, 2018 to February 19, 2018 worldwide. MyFrenchFilmFestival is the first entirely online Francophone film festival. It is organized by UniFrance, the organization in charge … Continue reading MyFrenchFilmFestival, 1st online French film festival, is back
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MyFrenchFilmFestival 2018 jury: Paolo Sorrentino, Julia Ducournau, Kim Chapiron, Nabil Ayouch, Brillante Mendoza
After a record turnout for the UniFrance online festival in 2017, the best of new-generation French and Francophone cinema will be showcased once again during the MyFrenchFilmFestival on January 19, 2018 all over the world. On January 9, 2018 in Paris, France, Isabelle Giordano and Serge Toubiana revealed the official selection and jury members of the film … Continue reading MyFrenchFilmFestival 2018 jury: Paolo Sorrentino, Julia Ducournau, Kim Chapiron, Nabil Ayouch, Brillante Mendoza
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2017 French Open results: Spain’s Rafael Nadal wins men’s singles in Paris, France
tennis tournament: French Open edition: 121st dates: May 28, 2017 - June 11, 2017 venue: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France event: men's singles defending champion: Novak Djokovic (Serbia) WINNERS PLACEMENTTENNIS PLAYERSChampionRafael NadalSpain1st runner-upStan WawrinkaSwitzerlandSemifinalistsAndy MurrayUKDominic ThiemAustriaQuarterfinalistsKei NishikoriJapanMarin ČilićCroatiaPablo Carreño BustaSpainNovak DjokovicSerbia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pTQljiVuoA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xREbE3itXOI
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Brillante Mendoza joins Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, Fan Bingbing at 70th Cannes Film Festival
In 2009, Brillante Mendoza became the first Filipino filmmaker to win the Best Director award at Cannes Film Festival. Eight years later, he was the only Filipino invited to the 70th anniversary photo call of the prestigious film festival on May 23, 2017 in France. “I would’ve wanted everyone I work with to join me … Continue reading Brillante Mendoza joins Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, Fan Bingbing at 70th Cannes Film Festival
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Nathan Boublil biography: 13 things about University of Cambridge alum from Paris, France
Nathan Boublil graduated from Selwyn College, Cambridge, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. He hails from Paris, France. Developing a knack for travel, Boublil has lived in 13 countries over the last 16 years. As an intern, he worked under asset management at LCF Rothschild in 2005, under … Continue reading Nathan Boublil biography: 13 things about University of Cambridge alum from Paris, France
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Miss Universe 2016 results: Pia Wurtzbach crowns Iris Mittenaere in Pasay, Philippines
beauty pageant: Miss Universeedition: 65thdate: January 30, 2017venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippinesbroadcasters: Fox, Azteca, Solar Entertainment, ABS-CBN, GMA Network, TV5candidates: 86hosts: Steve Harvey, Ashley Grahamperformers: Flo Rida, Boyz II Menjudges: Cynthia Bailey, Mickey Boardman, Francine LeFrak, Leila Lopes, Sushmita Sen, Dayanara Torres FINALISTS PLACEMENTNAME (COUNTRY / TERRITORY)Top 13Raissa Santana (Brazil)Kezia … Continue reading Miss Universe 2016 results: Pia Wurtzbach crowns Iris Mittenaere in Pasay, Philippines
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