Author: Liselotte Vanophem

While ‘Splitsville’ loses its energy in the third act, Covino’s film has the right mix of laugh-out-loud humour and touching acting.

Pillion, Harry Lighton’s steamy directional debut, is the perfect blend of sexy scenes, humoristic moments, and emotional performances.

While there are a few flaws and glitches in The Chronology of Water, Kristen Stewart delivers a strong and intoxicating directional debut.

While the touching performances and authentic set design elevate Two Prosecutors, the prolonged scenes make the entirety feel monotonous.

Ari Aster’s Eddington aims to be thought-provoking piece on the world, but ends up as an overstuffed feature with a great Joaquin Phoenix.

While ‘Case 137’ doesn’t re-invent the police drama genre, it’s a thought-provoking and suspenseful movie anchored by a great Léa Drucker.

While the narrative and the songs slightly fall flat, there’s a lot of heart, warmth and wonderful acting in this touching debut.

While Clara Rugaard carries ‘Juliet & Romeo’ with much grace and emotions, the songs makes this feature more tragic than the original work.

While the third act of ‘The Penguin Lessons’ feels a bit uneven, it still is a hopeful, delightful and full-rounded movie.

Cannes Film Festival welcomes Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, Kelly Reichardt and more between 13th and 24th of May during its 78th edition.