On May 19, the Palme d’Or was awarded to the Japanese film Shoplifters.
Cinematic highlights at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival
Cannes is the largest film festival in the world, considered a great party to honor the art of cinema.
In Cannes, a documentary about Pope Francis – a man who serves God – was screened one day before The House That Jack Built – a work that caused shock when depicting barbaric crimes of humanity.
Many moviegoers left the screening of the movie `The House That Jack Built`.
The movie scared many people and left the screening, but those who stayed at the end applauded.
On Cineuropa, Von Trier shared: `The most important thing is not to make everyone love you. Because then you fail (as a filmmaker). I’m not sure the audience hated his films.`
Some scenes from the movie Climax
Cannes accepts directors who tend to abuse women in their films like Von Trier, but also supports the movement against sexual abuse and harassment – which was raised late last year after the `fall` of Harvey Weinstein.
During the awards season in the US earlier this year, many actors spoke out in support of the movement.
Asia Argento (left) shocked many audiences when she spoke.
From this movement, the wave of demands for gender equality also rose.
However, the request to increase the number of films in competition by women raises the question of whether a work should be considered based on itself or on external factors.
Thierry Frémaux – president of the film festival – commented that many female filmmakers today are still young, only making their first or second film.
Among the three films by female directors, `Capernaum` by Nadine Labaki – Lebanese filmmaker – received the Jury Prize (Jury Prize).
Another controversy – between Netflix and the Cannes organizing committee – is considered by many European and American newspapers to be decisive for the future of the film industry.
After many unsuccessful negotiations, Netflix withdrew from Cannes, causing the world’s most prestigious film festival to lose a number of highly rated works.
At a higher level, the conflict between Netflix and Cannes is not just between the two units but is rooted in the way of viewing cinema.
The conflict between Cannes and Netflix is said to have important implications for the future of cinema
On Variety, Cannes president – Thierry Frémaux – said that the conflict with Netflix is sad and hopes to be resolved in the future.
At Cannes 2018, two directors had films participating but could not attend: Jafar Panahi (3 Faces) and Kirill Serebrennikov (Leto).
And Russian director Serebrennikov is entangled in an economic case in his homeland.