Cannes Film Festival (2007)

The Cannes Film Festival is considered by many the premier event to showcase upcoming movies.  This year marks the 60^th Cannes Film Festival and takes place from May 17^th through the 26^th.  A number of celebrities will be presenting their latest works.  What are some of the films being spotlighted?

The 11^th Hour

Leonardo DiCaprio writes and stars in this documentary that focuses on the world’s environment.

Boxes

“Boxes” tells the story of a woman who faces her past while going through boxes of mementos.  The film stars John Hurt.

Brando

“Brando” is a documentary on the life and work of the legendary actor Marlon Brando.  The film includes archive footage, interviews and talks with some of Hollywood’s leading actors.

A Mighty Heart

“A Mighty Heart” is based on actual events and stars Angelina Jolie as Mariane Pearl.  Mariane tries desperately to fight for the release of her husband, David (Dan Futterman), a journalist, when he’s kidnapped in Pakistan.

Mister Lonely

It’s a who’s who of Hollywood look-alikes in this comedy.  “Mister Lonely” stars Samantha Morton and David Blaine.

My Blueberry Nights

This film that kicked off the festival festivities stars a number of Hollywood favorites including Norah Jones, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Tim Roth, David Strathairn and Rachel Weisz.  “My Blueberry Nights” tells the story of Elizabeth (Jones) who discovers her true self on a road trip as well as some interesting characters along the way.

No Country For Old Men

In this Coen Brothers film, Moss (Josh Brolin) stumbles upon the after effects of a drug scene that had gone from bad to worse.  The movie also stars James Brolin, Woody Harrelson and Tommy Lee Jones.

Ocean’s Thirteen

George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Andy Garcia are back in this third installment.  This time they must match wits with Willie Banks (Al Pacino).  “Ocean’s Thirteen” also stars Ellen Barkin.

Savage Grace

Starring Julianne Moore, “Savage Grace” tells the story of Barbara Daly Baekeland whose smothering relationship with her son turns deadly.

Sicko

This documentary by Michael Moore focuses on the U.S. healthcare system, with a number of Americans living without health insurance.

We Own The Night

Can a man save his family from the Russian mafia?  “We Own the Night” stars Robert Duvall, Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Wahlberg.

The Cannes Film Festival also holds screenings of some old favorites as well as some recently released films including:

            - “All That Jazz” (1980) starring Roy Scheider and Jessica Lange

            - “Death Proof” by Quentin Tarantino and starring Kurt Russell and Rosario Dawson

            - “Dracula” (1958) starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing

            - “Hamlet” (1948) starring Sir Laurence Olivier

            - “M*A*S*H” (1970) starring Elliott Gould and Donald Sutherland

            - “Richard III” (1955) starring Sir Laurence Olivier

            - “Rio Bravo” (1959) starring John Wayne and Dean Martin

            - “Suspiria” (1977) starring Jessica Harper

            - “Zodiac” starring Jake Gyllenhaal

See Also:

Hit Or Miss (Part 2)

Cannes Film Festival (2006)

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