With the Cannes Film Festival kicking off today, France is definitely ready to be the center of attention. As the red carpet rolls out for some of the world’s most awe-inspiring films, actors and cinematographers alike, this years Cannes Film Festival might be one of the most important yet!
Luhrmann’s 3D adaption of The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is this year’s film festival opener. Cannes usually takes precedence over release schedules, especially since the movie has already released in North America, but ‘Gatsby’ sails into France regardless, to make its grand debut in Cannes.
The Jury
Spielberg has had films at Cannes before, including “E.T.” but never in competition. His presence at Cannes is a rarity, and appreciated as a king of cinema.
"We will see films, we will talk about them and we will present you with the outcome. Here there is no campaign, like in the Oscars, and it is a breath of fresh air.” - Steven Spielberg
Spielberg is serving as president of the jury that will decide the prestigious Palm d’Or, given to one of the 20 competing films. Entries include new projects from the Coen brothers, Alexander Payne and Steven Soderbergh to name a few. This year’s jury has a few intimidating, well-known faces, including Nicole Kidman, Christoph Waltz and Ang Lee.
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- Watch some of this years trailers submitted for Cannes 2013
Below are a few of our Fave picks for the Cannes Film Fest:
*Only God Forgives *
Jimmy P: Psychotherapy of Plains Indian
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