A roundup of happenings in and around the Croisette during the Cannes Film Festival.
A roundup of happenings in and around the Croisette during the Cannes Film Festival.
Langley Is Woman in Motion in Cannes
Kering’s Women in Motion has unveiled the details for its 2024 program, headlined by a series of A-listers and Universal chairman Donna Langley who will sit for conversations about representation in cinema. The schedule for the invitation-only talks features singer, songwriter and composer Yseult (May 15), actress and filmmaker Judith Godrèche (May 17), Langley ahead of her Women in Motion Award ceremony (May 18), Cannes veteran Julianne Moore (May 19), Cate Blanchett, producer Coco Francini and Dr. Stacy L. Smith (May 20), Emilia Perez star Zoe Saldana (May 20), and Anaïs Demoustier (May 21).
Donna Langley at the 96th Oscars on March 10, 2024.
Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images
Cannes Vet Kruger Joins “Transcending Borders”
Breaking Through The Lens has booked an afternoon rendezvous in the Campari Lounge at the Palais on May 19, a session that will feature Diane Kruger and the distribution of a special grant that supports directors of marginalized gender.
The event, “Transcending Borders, is designed as a celebration of women on both sides of the camera who “transcend cultural boundaries.” As such, Kruger, who is here for the world premiere of David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds, will sit for a panel discussion alongside producer Tiffany Boyle (Oh Canada), Jessamine Burgman, founder and CEO Pinky Promise and moderator Wendy Mitchell. The chat will focus on their respective global careers and how they’ve challenged the status quo.
Additionally, Campari Group’s head of global marketing, Julka Villa, will reveal BTTL’s second annual $10,000 euro action grant. Both Kruger and Villa, with help from financier and BAFTA North America board member Alexa Jago, served on the grant jury. “There is no greater joy than giving artists the power and resources necessary to tell their stories,” said filmmaker and BTTL founder Daphne Schmon. “Working with Campari continues to be a highlight of our time at the Cannes Film Festival and we are so fortunate to have a brand partner that understands how vital our mission is as we continue to pursue a more equitable film industry.”
Nathalie Dubois’ DPA Returns with Gifting Suite
The celebrity gifting suite veteran returns to Cannes with another edition of DPA’s festival lounge experience, set up once again this year at the JW Marriott. Brand highlights include: Spray tanning by Sunless Bronze by Annie Rouet, beauty injections like Botox and peels from Tokyo’s Haab Beauty, Hinomoto Foundation, champagne by Domaine de Nuisement, Nova Caviar treats, fragrances by Escentuelle and Marc-Antoine Barrios, skincare by Natura Bisse, The Lab Room collection in collaboration with Rossy de Palma, handbags by Swiss brand De Marquet, luxury stays at Le Tahaa by Pearl Resorts, Elsy, Tracey Metallic Designs, Krama Heritage, Lothantique, Mathilde et Zoe, Beach Sandy, Les Tendances d’Emma, JC Donaldson and Joorn Jewelry. New this year: Two authors will be in attendance to promote their respective work, actress Heloise Martin and Christophe Paviot. DPA’s festival lounge opens May 15 and runs through May 24, everyday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
More to come.