Grim films, human misery prick Cannes' conscience (Reuters)
                   
yahoo.com     May 22, 2008            

By Charles Masters 37 minutes ago CANNES (Hollywood Reporter) - The films shown at Cannes have always held up a mirror to the plight of people in the territories they hail from, sometimes in stark contrast to the excesses of the Croisette. But this year more than ever, black-tie attendees are... [read full story]                

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Yacht theft makes diplomatic waves

sundayherald.com     1 hr ago   1 related          

Tunisian-French relations suffer due to inquiry From Hugh Schofield in Paris RELATIONS BETWEEN France and Tunisia have been put under strain in recent weeks after two relatives of the Tunisian president, Zinedine Ben Ali, were...                

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5 buzzworthy films at the festival

freep.com     9 hrs ago   1 related          

All five are sold out. "Vicky Cristina Barcelona": Early reviews from Cannes say that Woody Allen is back to form in this romantic-triangle comedy starring Javier Bardem, Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz. Opening night...                

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On DVD: 'Electroma'

nwsource.com     yesterday   1 related          

Keeping in tune with their robotic stage personas, Daft Punk's experimental film, "Electroma," provides a stunning array of visuals and an eclectic soundtrack, but its lack of dialogue and vaguely executed story probably won't...                

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No property slow down in Cannes: Carlton Riviera sells out in one month (FR)

europe-re.com     Jul 25, 2008          

Launched to the market just one month ago, Carlton Riviera, a new development of residential units situated to the rear of the world famous hotel on Cannes’ Croisette, is now sold out. Carlton Riviera comprises 78 one and two...                

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