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Entries in Megalopolis (2)

Friday
May242024

Cannes Diary: Mega'no'polis

by Elisa Giudici

Megalopolis © 2024 Caesar Film LLC.

Francis Ford Coppola returns with a film that is already legendary even before its release, featuring a story that spans decades and a production so infamous and troubled that it warrants a film of its own. That nonexistent feature could have outshone Megalopolis, which, despite its high expectations, will be remembered in this year's Cannes Film Festival history as a major disappointment...

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Thursday
Apr112024

Cannes 2024: Coppola and Cronenberg in Competition

by Cláudio Alves

Early this morning, journalists congregated around Thierry Frémaux for the announcement of the 77th Cannes Film Festival Official Selection. The director shared titles from various sections, confirming some suspected rumors and setting the world of cinephilia abuzz. As ever, the main focus is on the Competition titles, as the next Palme d'Or may be among the films already announced. But of course, a project or two are usually added before the festivities start at the Croisette, so our champion may remain in mystery. Many predicted Audrey Diwan's Emmanuelle remake to be selected, for instance, but the Happening director was notoriously absent from today's dispatch.

In the past few years, The Film Experience has had two parallel coverages, and we hope to keep the tradition. There's Elisa Giudici on the ground, reviewing new films through her festival diary. And then there's my Cannes at Home project, focused on past projects by the competing auteurs. Let's go down the list…

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