Cannes Film Festival

Ynetnews Channels

More Channels

Weather
Homepage
Shopping

More sites

Contact

25°

Weather

Ynet Channels

More Channels

More Sites

Contact

Cannes Film Festival

Hostage ribbon on the red carpet: Daniella Pick and Quentin Tarantino open Cannes with a message

The Israeli-Hollywood couple arrived on the Cannes red carpet in style—he in a black suit, she in a silver gown adorned with a yellow hostage pin, a reminder that 58 Israelis remain in Hamas captivity after more than 580 days

Inbal Hananel, Amir Kaminer | 05.14.25

Nudity, threats and antisemitism: The Cannes Film Festival's biggest scandals

On the eve of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, the event's shadowy history resurfaces; from provocative photos to a major jewel heist and one Lars von Trier, these are twelve unforgettable moments

Amir Kaminer | 05.10.25

'Dogs don’t care if you’re famous': The surprising award everyone at Cannes wants

From beloved cartoons to rescued strays, the Palm Dog award marks 25 years of honoring standout canine roles at Cannes—including the year Quentin Tarantino showed up to salute a scene-stealing pit bull

Amir Kaminer | 05.09.25

'I was distracted by women and parties, It took me a long time to become a good Jewish man’

From adult films to Hollywood’s wild party scene and now a major comeback, Simon Rex has seen it all; he recalls a chaotic tour with Charlie Sheen, explains why he left L.A. for the desert and reveals how he rejected a tabloid’s offer to lie about Meghan Markle

Amir Kaminer, Cannes | 03.01.25

'I actually went in for an audition for a soap commercial'

Stacy Martin launched her career in Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac, a bold entry into film that set her on a successful path; now starring in Bonnard, Pierre and Martha, which includes nudity, she describes a 'tragic story'

Amir Kaminer | 10.26.24

'It's much easier being trans in Israel than in Syria, let alone Gaza'

In the dark streets of southern Tel Aviv, French-Jewish director Yolande Zauberman discovered the urban legend of the Belle of Gaza, an Arab transgender woman who fled to Israel for freedom, but her documentary faced pinkwashing accusations

Amir Bogen, Cannes | 06.16.24

Cher backs boyfriend Alexander 'AE' Edwards after Cannes after-party brawl

Cher and Edwards made joint appearances at Paris Fashion Week in 2022 and 2024, wearing matching outfits and giving a shared interview

Ynetnews | 06.02.24

Vanity Fair edits out Palestinian pin on actor photo, apologizes

French edition of magazine admits they were mistaken when they edited a photograph of actor Guy Pearce, removing a pin with the Palestinian flag that was attached to his suit at the Cannes Film Festival

Omer Daniel | 05.30.24

קייט בלאנשט לובשת שמלה בעיצוב היידר אקרמן לז'אן פול גוטייה בפסטיבל קאן, 2024

Cate Blanchett's dress at Cannes looked like a Palestinian flag

The dress the movie star wore on the red carpet could have been a way to express solidarity with the Palestinian cause

I24NEWS | 05.21.24

Nova survivor evokes hostages in on Cannes red carpet

Laura Blajman Kadar sporting a yellow dress covered in photos of Israeli captives held by Hamas in Gaza, says she wanted to make sure awareness to the importance of bringing back the hostages was raised at the event

Itay Yaacov | 05.16.24

בראד פיט, לאונרדו דיקפריו, קוונטין טרנטינו ומרגו רובי

Between a red carpet and a green future: the transformation of the Cannes Film Festival

Famous international film festival announces it'll work to lessen its effect on the environment by reducing its size and plastic usage

Amir Kaminer | 05.14.24

Celebration and missteps: back to Israeli films featured at Cannes

Overlooked Waltz with Bashir, celebrated Hana Laszlo's win, Joseph Cedar missed his screenplay award due to airport issues; back to Israeli films in Cannes, part two

Amir Kaminer | 05.14.24

Israel not included in Cannes Film Festival amid complex history

Cannes prepares for the 77th festival and this year, Israel will not compete for the prestigious award; over the years, Israel has had its ups and downs with the competition, even when Israel won

Amir Kaminer | 05.11.24

Israel to take part at Cannes Film Festival with Memorial Day short film

It's Not Time For Pop by Amit Vaknin only Israeli film in upcoming event, shot before October 7 and revolves around woman reminiscing about fallen father while trying to get furnished apartment in southern Tel Aviv

Amir Kaminer | 04.24.24

La Belle Gaza documentary, star-studded Oh Canada - Israel's films at Cannes

Uma Thurman and Richard Gere star in a film created by the Israeli SIPUR production, compete at illustrious festival, while a film about a Gazan who fled over his sexuality will show in special screening

Amir Kaminer | 04.16.24