Iranian director’s taut family saga rivets critics at Cannes

CANNES, May 19 — Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi premiered his latest tightly wound family drama at Cannes on Friday, confirming critics’ advance buzz it would prove ...

Jackie Chan wants to be serious, but will never quit action films

CANNES, May 19 — After countless broken bones and smashed teeth, Jackie Chan has given up doing his own stunts and wants more serious roles but the Kung Fu actor says he will ...

Agonising family choice in Japanese film at Cannes festival

CANNES, May 19 — A film about baby-switching by Japan’s Kore-eda Hirokazu that ponders nature versus nurture premiered at the Cannes film festival yesterday, joining an Iranian ...

Native American actress proud to walk Cannes red carpet

CANNES, May 19 — Native American actress Misty Upham never dreamt she would be walking the red carpet at Cannes to showcase a film shot on her reservation.Upham features in “Jimmy ...

Denmark’s Emmelie de Forest wins Eurovision Song Contest

MALMO (Sweden), May 19 — Denmark’s Emmelie de Forest won Eurovision today before an international TV audience of around 125 million, clinching the coveted crown of euro-pop with a ...