Category: Festivals

Cannes Winners 2023: ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Wins the Palme d’Or

The French filmmaker Justine Triet becomes the third woman to win the top honor at the Cannes Film Festival.
How BayouWear Came to Represent New Orleans Style

The colorful prints of BayouWear, born at a New Orleans jazz festival, reflect the city itself.
Meet the 2023 Cannes Jury: Brie Larson, Ruben Ostlund and More

This year’s jury choosing the winner of the Palme d’Or includes Brie Larson, Ruben Ostlund and Paul Dano.
Cannes Film Festival Opens With Divisive Johnny Depp Film, ‘Jeanne du Barry’

“Jeanne du Barry,” in which Depp plays King Louis XV of France, is the actor’s first major film role since a lurid and contentious defamation trial last year.
The Design Fair Off the Beaten Path of Salone del Mobile

In its fifth year, Alcova, the independent design fair, offered an alternative to Milan Design Week, the largest festival of its kind in the world.
The Design Fair Off the Beaten Path of Salone del Mobile

In its fifth year, Alcova, the independent design fair, offered an alternative to Milan Design Week, which has become the largest festival of its kind in the world.
Johnny Depp Film About Louis XV Will Open Cannes Film Festival

The inclusion of “Jeanne du Barry,” directed by Maïwenn, is Depp’s first public embrace by the film industry since he won a bitter defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard.
At New Directors/New Films, See the World Through Perceptive Filmmakers’ Eyes

The New York Times – Movies:
“Earth Mama,” “Tótem” and other strong entries offer proof that the art form is flourishing regardless of what’s happening in Hollywood.
Review: Protecting and Defending Ukraine’s Cultural Identity

The New York Times – Music:
A festival responds to the assaults and insults of war by celebrating the composer who shaped the nation’s contemporary music, Borys Liatoshynsky.
California’s Leading Conductors Come Together for a New Festival

The New York Times – Music:
Gustavo Dudamel, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Rafael Payare will assemble their orchestras and more for the California Festival: A Celebration of New Music.
At Praise Fest in New Orleans, Spreading the Gospel Through Song and Community

The New York Times – Music:
In a city facing wide-ranging challenges, the gospel music you hear at Praise Fest can be a balm for the collective spirit.
Israeli Filmmaker’s Critique of Popular Bollywood Film Draws Fierce Backlash

The New York Times – Movies:
The filmmaker, Nadav Lapid, criticized “The Kashmir Files,” a Hindi-language film that depicts a violent chapter in the restive region of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.