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The Lemon Twigs blend 60s pop with modern anxiety
In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with sibling duo The Lemon Twigs. The Long Island natives could easily be mistaken for a British Invasion band, thanks to their unmistakable harmonies and retro blend of pop, folk and psychedelic rock.
Palme d’Or winner Cristian Mungiu on the film that conquered Cannes
Nearly 20 years after his first Palme d’Or, Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu once again takes the festival's top prize for “Fjord” – a film exploring the tensions between religious conservatism and social liberalism. It stars “Marvel” actor Sebastian Stan and Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve as parents accused of domestic abuse. Before the big win, Eve Jackson sat down with Mungiu and Reinsve in Cannes.
'Cosmonauts', 'Rivals' and Nicolas Cage's TV debut
Critic Dheepthika Laurent unpacks this month's TV releases, including the gripping Soviet space race drama told from the Russian side, "Star City", the return of the outrageously scandalous 1980s hit "Rivals" and Nicolas Cage stepping into his very first TV role in "Spider Noir".
Film show: French WWII epic 'De Gaulle: Resistance' hits screens
Ben Croll takes us through four films from the Cannes Film Festival which are being released in cinemas this week. One of France's biggest film events of the year is Antonin Baudry's "De Gaulle: Resistance", the first of a two-part WWII epic centred on French general Charles de Gaulle, from the fall of France in 1940 to the liberation in 1945. Ben tells us why this film is part of a new trend of French blockbusters focused on uniquely French stories.
Celebrating a century of the magician of jazz, Miles Davis
One hundred years after the late Miles Davis was born, the revolutionary trumpet player remains one of the 20th century's most influential artists. We look back at the life and legacy of a complex, visionary figure with one of his collaborators, musician Jason Miles, who recorded the albums "Tutu", "Music for Siesta" and "Amandla" with Davis during his later years. Jason's latest record "100 Miles for Miles Davis" is a reflection on those recording sessions.
Hip-hop jazz ensemble Sax Machine release new track 'Untrapped'
Formed in Brittany in the late 2000s, Sax Machine blend funk, soul and hip-hop thanks to their joyous beatmaking and brass-infused melodies, as well as featuring the rapping of Chicago native MC Days. 2026 is looking exciting for the band, who will be releasing a new album this autumn and are set to tour Colombia extensively in September. They popped by arts24 to talk about their new single "Untrapped", which celebrates intellectual freedom.
'Fjord' starring Sebastian Stan wins Palme d'Or at 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won the Palme d'Or for "Fjord", a tense family drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. In FRANCE 24's special Cannes awards programme, Eve Jackson and critic Emma Jones break down all the major winners from the closing ceremony – from the Grand Prix for "Minotaur" to the double acting prizes for "All of a Sudden" and "Coward".
Demi Moore, Bella Hadid and Colman Domingo lead Cannes fashion highlights
From giant pink bows to dramatic Valentino capes, the Cannes red carpet delivered plenty of standout style moments this year. Demi Moore dominated the Croisette with elegant jury looks, while Bella Hadid paid tribute to Jane Birkin in a vintage-inspired Schiaparelli gown. For the men, Colman Domingo stole the spotlight in a theatrical purple Valentino cape ensemble.
Andy Garcia's emotional Cannes premiere and Renate Reinsve dazzles in 'Fjord'
As the final features competing for the Palme d'Or hit the big screen in Cannes, Eve Jackson takes us through her highlights of the 79th film festival. She tells us why "Fjord", a powerful drama from Cristian Mungiu starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan, packs a psychological punch and flags up the charming ensemble drama "I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning" from British filmmaker Clio Barnard.
Rami Malek compares new Cannes role to Freddie Mercury performance
Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek has returned to the Cannes spotlight with "The Man I Love". The latest film from indie director Ira Sachs is premiering on the Croisette alongside co-stars Rebecca Hall, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Tom Sturridge. The film sees Malek play a downtown New York performance artist during the late 1980s AIDS crisis – a role the actor compared to portraying Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody".
Director Ron Howard on Cannes, Hollywood and his new film on photographer Richard Avedon
Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard returns to the Cannes Film Festival with "Avedon", a new documentary about legendary photographer Richard Avedon. From "Apollo 13" to "A Beautiful Mind", Howard reflects on a lifetime of storytelling, the changing face of America and the creative curiosity that still drives him after nearly seven decades in Hollywood.
Charles de Gaulle and the French Resistance: History in the spotlight at Cannes
As one of the world's largest film events, some 140 nationalities are represented at the Cannes Film Festival. This year, however, local talent is front and centre, with a strong showing of French productions and co-productions. Critic Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the French features competing for the Palme d'Or, as well as the international films boasting French talent.