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CANNES – WHITE GOD WINS UCR PRIZE (AND DESERVEDLY SO)

"White God" is just over two hours long
You'll never look at dogs the same way after this movie
Directed by Kornél Mundruczó

CANNES (France) - In a brief ceremony in the Debussy theater prizes for the Un Certain Regard (“a certain look” in French translation) program were given by the jury, presided over by Pablo Trapero. Even though these films run in the non-competitive selection they are still recognized by a jury and awarded prizes. Something happened tonight which I’ve never seen before: departing festival ... more >

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French title "Party Girl" to open UCR program

"Party Girl," a first film written and directed by Marie Amachoukeli, Claire Burger and Samuel Theis, has been chosen to open the Official Selection of Un Certain Regard. Last year, "The Bling Ring" by Sofia Coppola opened the program. In "Party Girl" Angélique, a sixty year-old night club hostess and bon vivant feels that she has reached the end of the line. On an impulse she agrees to marry ... more >