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The Cannes Film Festival is a renowned celebration of cinematic excellence. Held in the picturesque town of Cannes on the Côte d’Azur, the prestigious event attracts a multitude of festival-goers each year, with gala evenings showcasing approximately 5,000 films and hundreds of cinematic works competing for the Palme d’Or and other prized awards. This year is no different, with a spectacular lineup of creations for film enthusiasts to anticipate. Beauty enthusiasts will also find much to admire, as the festival is a showcase for extraordinary hair and makeup moments. From luminous complexions to sleek and elegant hairstyles, the Cannes Film Festival 2024 promises to captivate cinephiles and beauty buffs alike.

The Cannes Film Festival is a world unto itself, with its own unique set of rules, customs, and quirks. For two weeks each spring, the Croisette in Cannes transforms into a veritable parallel universe—one governed by difficult-to-decipher dress codes, where dinners go on until 1 a.m., and the color of your press badge determines everything.

Despite the challenges posed by industry strikes, the year has witnessed a range of compelling and diverse films. From horror comedies to indie dramas, these works showcase both established and emerging talent, offering audiences a spectrum of cinematic experiences to explore.

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has expressed his gratitude for being bestowed with the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for his exceptional contributions to the film industry. The award ceremony was held on the memorial day of theatre-music veteran Deenanath Mangeshkar, father of the renowned Mangeshkar siblings.

Babil Khan, the son of late actor Irrfan Khan, has expressed his profound grief on Instagram as the fourth anniversary of his father’s passing approaches. In a since-deleted post, Babil wrote, “Sometimes I feel like giving up and going to Baba.” Babil was only 22 years old when he lost his father, and the loss has been especially difficult for Irrfan’s family.

The 58th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) will honor the literary legacy of Franz Kafka with a retrospective entitled ‘The Wish to Be a Red Indian: Kafka and Cinema.’ The festival will explore the profound influence of Kafka’s writings on renowned filmmakers such as Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese, Jan Nemec, Steven Soderbergh, and Ousmane Sembene. Marking the centenary of Kafka’s passing, KVIFF will showcase a curated selection of films inspired by the Czech writer’s works, including Soderbergh’s ‘Kafka,’ Welles’ ‘The Trial,’ Scorsese’s ‘After Hours,’ and Polanski’s ‘The Tenant.’

Beyond the Kafka retrospective, the festival will recognize the exceptional contributions of casting director Francine Maisler, whose collaborations with renowned directors like Denis Villeneuve, Terrence Malick, and Alejandro González Iñárritu have shaped iconic films. KVIFF will also bestow its President’s Award upon celebrated Czech actor Ivan Trojan in recognition of his extensive and acclaimed performances across film, television, and theater. Additionally, the festival will premiere a digitally restored version of Frantisek Vláćil’s 1977 film ‘Shadows of a Hot Summer,’ which garnered the Crystal Golden Globe for Best Film at its initial screening at KVIFF in 1978.