Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival has always been political, never losing an opportunity to make a statement on the affairs of the State. When Iran banned moviemaker Jafar Panahi from from leaving his country, his work, Three Faces, which premiered at the Festival, was welcomed with a standing ovation and an empty chair was placed symbolically on the stage. The message was loud and clear, and this year Cannes has underlined its acute displeasure over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Also read: R Madhavan’s Rocketry to premiere at…

For this year`s Cannes Film Festival, Hollywood star Julia Roberts has been named the Godmother of the Trophee Chopard 2022. According to Variety, as a Godmother, she will present the award to both male and female young actor on the rise. Roberts follows Godmother Jessica Chastain, who presented the award to Jessie Buckley and Kingsley Ben-Adir at last year`s Cannes Film Festival. Previously, Zhang Ziyi, Charlize Theron, Robert De Niro, Cate Blanchett, Elton John, Julianne Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Helen…