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My 10 Favorite Cannes Palme d’Or Winners Since 1975
I love this time of year—when Cannes is in full swing, and a slate of new films are competing for the coveted Palme d’Or! There are many promising films this year to keep your eye out for (just to name a few):
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120 Beats per Minute (France) dir. Robin Campillo
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The Beguiled (USA) dir. Sofia Coppola
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Happy End (France, Germany, Austria) dir. Michael Haneke
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Redoubtable (France) dir. Michel Hazanavicius
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L’amant double (France) dir. Francois Ozon
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer (UK, Ireland) dir. Yorgos Lanthimos
“Post Tenebras Lux” (Light After Darkness)
The best film of 2013 is out on DVD and we highly recommend it. Directed by our favorite modern film director, Carlos Reygadas. Also, see his masterpiece film “Silent Light“, 2007. View fullsize View fullsize
Some Like It Hot
One of the greats.
The Past (French: Le Passé)
Watch the trailer for Asghar Farhadi‘s latest film, “The Past“. If you haven’t already, you should watch his Academy Award-winning film, “A Separation” (Iran, 2011). Also, check this out. Magnum Photographer Abbas spent some time on the set, shooting behind the scenes still images, and they’re beautiful. Click the photo to see the gallery.
Army of Shadows
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Or (My Treasure) – Israel, 2004
Head over to Fandor to watch this incredible Israeli film. You’ll need a membership ($10 per month) to view it, but it’s worth it.