For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory
Under Malaysian law, films intended for public viewing must be approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Fahmi Fadzil congratulates Tiger Stripes for winning Cannes Film Festival Award
The film directed by Amanda Nell Eu is a coming-of-age story that explores the tale of a teenager in a stifling society as she hits puberty.
Thu May 25 2023
India's Sunny Leone on Cannes premiere: Can't take this one away from me
Sunny Leone knows the significance of being in a film that premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.
Thu May 25 2023
Director of Cannes' first Sudanese film: I walk red carpet as people flee bullets
Mohamed Kordofani directed the first Sudanese film to be included in the Cannes Film Festival's official selection.
Tue May 23 2023
Jennifer Lawrence-produced Afghan documentary premieres at Cannes
"Bread and Roses," director Sahra Mani's documentary is about the daily lives of three women after the Taliban's resurgence.
Mon May 22 2023
76th Cannes Film Festival kicks off
The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday evening, with 21 films selected to compete for the Palme d'Or top prize.
Wed May 17 2023
Cannes Film Festival 2023 kicks off with 'all killer, no filler' line-up
In total, 21 films are competing for the Palme d'Or, with a record number of women directors in competition.
Mon May 15 2023
Makeup artist who fled Ukraine lands Cannes dream
Aliona Antonova finds herself doing cosmetics for guests bound for the festival's vaunted red carpet.
Sat May 28 2022
Ukrainian director explores war trauma in Cannes debut 'Butterfly Vision'
Maksym Nakonechnyi gives a raw and timely representation of post-traumatic stress disorder in his Cannes debut.
Fri May 27 2022
'Pushing boundaries': Indian film industry seeks new horizons in Cannes
India's film industry, the world's most prolific, is taking centre stage at the Cannes Film Festival.
Fri May 27 2022
Trans-themed film dazzles Cannes in Pakistan debut
"Joyland" makes clear that the challenges for the trans community are broadly similar to those faced by cisgender women in Pakistan.
Thu May 26 2022
Elvis fever set to shake Cannes
The world premiere of "Elvis" rocks at the film festival is proving a vintage year for music-lovers.
Thu May 26 2022
'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae steps behind the camera for 'Hunt'
Lee's directorial and screenwriting debut received its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it is screening out of competition.
Mon May 23 2022
Even streaming services fall short on diversity: Viola Davis
Davis said she was still held back by the industry's limited imagination of who can play daring roles.
Fri May 20 2022
Tom Cruise: 'I make movies for the big screen'
Cruise made it clear there was no chance "Top Gun: Maverick" would be released first on a streaming platform.
Thu May 19 2022
Faisal Halim mula berjalan, mahu balik - Shahril
Pemain Selangor FC, Faisal Halim, yang menjalani pembedahan ketiga petang semalam, terus menunjukkan reaksi positif.
Fri May 10 2024
PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu: PH punyai sedikit kelebihan berbanding PN - Ilham Center
Dengan majoriti etnik Melayu tersudut kepada PN, dan majoriti etnik Cina di pihak PH, maka pengundi India boleh diletakkan sebagai penentu.
Fri May 10 2024
Pelayar warga Sweden ditemukan maut
Seorang pelayar warga Sweden ditemukan maut di kapal layar miliknya yang berlabuh berhampiran perairan Kampung Patau-Patau.
Fri May 10 2024
[TERKINI] Tan Sri Azam Baki dilantik Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM tempoh setahun
Agong perkenan pelantikan semula Tan Sri Azam Baki sebagai Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM untuk tempoh satu tahun berkuat kuasa 12 Mei 2024.
Fri May 10 2024
Wanita mengaku salah menyundal
Seorang wanita mengaku bersalah di Mahkamah Majistret di sini pada Jumaat atas pertuduhan melakukan aktiviti persundalan pada minggu lalu.
Fri May 10 2024
Keputusan pengisytiharan gencatan senjata kini di tangan Israel - Hamas
Hamas menegaskan kuasa dan keputusan penuh kini berada di tangan Israel selepas rundingan gencatan senjata terbaharu di Kaherah, Mesir tidak mencapai sebarang persefahaman.
Fri May 10 2024
Pelajar dapat akses maklumat, kajian dua minggu lagi
Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata akses tersebut diberikan melalui perkomputeran awan dan dikoordinasikan oleh Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi (MOSTI).
Fri May 10 2024
Malaysia perlu bina ekosistem AI, rencana pendidikan - PM
Perdana Menteri berkata perlu wujud perancangan segera membabitkan sistem pendidikan negara bermula daripada pendidikan awal hingga ke institusi pengajian tinggi bagi membina ekosistem AI.
Fri May 10 2024
[TERKINI] Yang di-Pertua Dewan Negara meninggal dunia
Yang di-Pertua Dewan Negara, Datuk Mutang Tagal meninggal dunia di Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) jam 11.46 pagi, sebentar tadi.
Fri May 10 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Pengerusi SPR pegang jawatan sehingga 66 tahun
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Fri May 10 2024