Filmed on the eve of an important vote in the Argentine parliament on a law designed to legalize abortion, Let It Be Law (Que Sea Ley) shows the impressive “green wave” of pro-choice supporters fighting for women’s right to abortion. Almost all of them are young women wearing big smiles of confidence, some protesting in Handmaid’s Tale bonnets, others with colorfully painted faces. Director Juan Solanas, best known for his Jim Sturgess-Kirsten Dunst venture into sci-fi, Upside Down, emphasizes the crowds of demonstrators as a cheerful counterweight to the many tragic cases of women who died ...
- 5/31/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Filmed on the eve of an important vote in the Argentine parliament on a law designed to legalize abortion, Let It Be Law (Que Sea Ley) shows the impressive “green wave” of pro-choice supporters fighting for women’s right to abortion. Almost all of them are young women wearing big smiles of confidence, some protesting in Handmaid’s Tale bonnets, others with colorfully painted faces. Director Juan Solanas, best known for his Jim Sturgess-Kirsten Dunst venture into sci-fi, Upside Down, emphasizes the crowds of demonstrators as a cheerful counterweight to the many tragic cases of women who died ...
- 5/31/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Dutch actress Sand Van Roy made a statement at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival with body art, giving out a #MeToo message.
Van Roy sued French director Luc Besson for rape in 2018 but the case was ultimately dropped by prosecutors. The actress, who had a starring role in Besson's "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets", walked the red carpet at the gala here on Sunday, reports deadline.com.
She stepped in front of the cameras for an event honouring French actor Alain Delon and revealed a large temporary tattoo on her back that read: "Stop Violence Against Women", along with the #MeToo movement symbol.
The festival has faced criticism for its decision to give Delon an honorary Palme d'Or after he previously talked about slapping women, opposing adoption for same-sex couples and showing support for far right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen.
Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux recently defended the...
Van Roy sued French director Luc Besson for rape in 2018 but the case was ultimately dropped by prosecutors. The actress, who had a starring role in Besson's "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets", walked the red carpet at the gala here on Sunday, reports deadline.com.
She stepped in front of the cameras for an event honouring French actor Alain Delon and revealed a large temporary tattoo on her back that read: "Stop Violence Against Women", along with the #MeToo movement symbol.
The festival has faced criticism for its decision to give Delon an honorary Palme d'Or after he previously talked about slapping women, opposing adoption for same-sex couples and showing support for far right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen.
Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux recently defended the...
- 5/20/2019
- GlamSham
Dutch actress Sand Van Roy made a statement at the Cannes Film Festival with body art.
Van Roy sued French director Luc Besson for rape in 2018 but the case was ultimately dropped by prosecutors. The actress, who had a starring role in Besson’s Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, walked the red carpet Sunday with a #MeToo message.
She stepped in front of the cameras for an event honoring French actor Alain Delon and revealed a large temporary tattoo on her back that read “Stop Violence Against Women,” along with the #MeToo movement symbol.
The festival has faced criticism for its decision to give Delon an honorary Palme d’Or after he previously talked about slapping women, opposing adoption for same-sex couples and showing support for far right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen.
Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux recently defended the fest’s decision to present Delon with the award saying,...
Van Roy sued French director Luc Besson for rape in 2018 but the case was ultimately dropped by prosecutors. The actress, who had a starring role in Besson’s Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, walked the red carpet Sunday with a #MeToo message.
She stepped in front of the cameras for an event honoring French actor Alain Delon and revealed a large temporary tattoo on her back that read “Stop Violence Against Women,” along with the #MeToo movement symbol.
The festival has faced criticism for its decision to give Delon an honorary Palme d’Or after he previously talked about slapping women, opposing adoption for same-sex couples and showing support for far right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen.
Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux recently defended the fest’s decision to present Delon with the award saying,...
- 5/19/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
Following Paramount’s acquisition of one of the hottest sales packages, “Down Under Cover,” the 2019 Cannes Film Festival slowed down a bit on its fifth day.
Some projects premiered, like Jesse Eisenberg’s “Vivarium” and Nicolas Winding Refn’s series “Too Old to Die Young” starring Miles Teller.
Protests also hit the Croisette, but so did something else: Helen Mirren’s new pink hair, which she debuted with a little dance on the red carpet.
Also Read: Cannes Report, Day 4: Amazon and Paramount Open Their Wallets, Mariah Carey Sings!
Maybe everyone was busy figuring out how to watch the finale of “Game of Thrones” tonight. Some tips are here:
See below for the highlights from day five:
“Too Old to Die Young” Debuts to Mixed Reviews
Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Too Old to Die Young” is an Amazon 10-part TV series whose first two episodes screened out of competition.
Some projects premiered, like Jesse Eisenberg’s “Vivarium” and Nicolas Winding Refn’s series “Too Old to Die Young” starring Miles Teller.
Protests also hit the Croisette, but so did something else: Helen Mirren’s new pink hair, which she debuted with a little dance on the red carpet.
Also Read: Cannes Report, Day 4: Amazon and Paramount Open Their Wallets, Mariah Carey Sings!
Maybe everyone was busy figuring out how to watch the finale of “Game of Thrones” tonight. Some tips are here:
See below for the highlights from day five:
“Too Old to Die Young” Debuts to Mixed Reviews
Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Too Old to Die Young” is an Amazon 10-part TV series whose first two episodes screened out of competition.
- 5/19/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
The Hollywood Reporter has released its sixth and final Cannes Film Festival daily issue, which includes a look at activists protesting restrictive abortion laws at the palais, why buyers deem this year's market as one of the best and Paramount nabbing worldwide rights to an action comedy starring Chris Hemsworth and Tiffany Haddish.
"This Is a Pushback"
Cannes' red carpet continued its political streak Saturday, with a pro-choice demonstration on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of Argentine director Juan Solanas' abortion documentary Let It Be Law (Que Sea Ley). The demonstration brought together 60 women ...
"This Is a Pushback"
Cannes' red carpet continued its political streak Saturday, with a pro-choice demonstration on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of Argentine director Juan Solanas' abortion documentary Let It Be Law (Que Sea Ley). The demonstration brought together 60 women ...
- 5/19/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Hollywood Reporter has released its sixth and final Cannes Film Festival daily issue, which includes a look at activists protesting restrictive abortion laws at the palais, why buyers deem this year's market as one of the best and Paramount nabbing worldwide rights to an action comedy starring Chris Hemsworth and Tiffany Haddish.
"This Is a Pushback"
Cannes' red carpet continued its political streak Saturday, with a pro-choice demonstration on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of Argentine director Juan Solanas' abortion documentary Let It Be Law (Que Sea Ley). The demonstration brought together 60 women ...
"This Is a Pushback"
Cannes' red carpet continued its political streak Saturday, with a pro-choice demonstration on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of Argentine director Juan Solanas' abortion documentary Let It Be Law (Que Sea Ley). The demonstration brought together 60 women ...
- 5/19/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Cannes' red carpet continued its political streak Saturday, with a pro-choice demonstration on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of Argentine director Juan Solanas' abortion documentary Let It Be Law (Que Sea Ley),
The demonstration brought together 60 women and activists from Argentina who unfurled a green sign and flags. Green is the signature color of the pro-choice movement in Argentina.
This year has seen directors unfurl banners on the red carpet, with Litigante helmer Franco Lolli protesting the assassination of Colombian filmmaker Mauricio Lezama and For Sama co-directors Edward Watts and Waad Al-Kateb condemning the Syrian regime's attacks on hospitals....
The demonstration brought together 60 women and activists from Argentina who unfurled a green sign and flags. Green is the signature color of the pro-choice movement in Argentina.
This year has seen directors unfurl banners on the red carpet, with Litigante helmer Franco Lolli protesting the assassination of Colombian filmmaker Mauricio Lezama and For Sama co-directors Edward Watts and Waad Al-Kateb condemning the Syrian regime's attacks on hospitals....
- 5/18/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cannes' red carpet continued its political streak Saturday, with a pro-choice demonstration on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of Argentine director Juan Solanas' abortion documentary Let It Be Law (Que Sea Ley),
The demonstration brought together 60 women and activists from Argentina who unfurled a green sign and flags. Green is the signature color of the pro-choice movement in Argentina.
This year has seen directors unfurl banners on the red carpet, with Litigante helmer Franco Lolli protesting the assassination of Colombian filmmaker Mauricio Lezama and For Sama co-directors Edward Watts and Waad Al-Kateb condemning the Syrian regime's attacks on hospitals....
The demonstration brought together 60 women and activists from Argentina who unfurled a green sign and flags. Green is the signature color of the pro-choice movement in Argentina.
This year has seen directors unfurl banners on the red carpet, with Litigante helmer Franco Lolli protesting the assassination of Colombian filmmaker Mauricio Lezama and For Sama co-directors Edward Watts and Waad Al-Kateb condemning the Syrian regime's attacks on hospitals....
- 5/18/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.