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Hollywood absent in Cannes Film Festival’s lineup of films competing for Palme d’Or: ‘Hollywood studios are a bit less’

Hollywood absent in Cannes Film Festival’s lineup of films competing for Palme d’Or: ‘Hollywood studios are a bit less’

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The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its roster of films for this year’s edition on Thursday, packed with historical dramas, “gentleness” and even football, with the absence of major Hollywood studios set to dial down the American razzle-dazzle of previous editions. Cannes Film Festival General Delegate Thierry Fremaux and Cannes Film Festival President Iris Knobloch attend a press conference to present the official selection of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival in Paris, France, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (REUTERS) The 21 films vying for Palme d’Or Festival director Thierry Fremaux unveiled 21 films in competition for the main Palme d’Or prize, featuring former winners, newcomers and strong showings from Spain and Japan. Frontrunners for the top prize will include Japan’s Hirokazu Kore-eda with AI-themed Sheep in the Box, Cristian Mungiu from Romania with Fjord, and Russian auteur Andrey Zvyagintsev, whose film Minotaur focuses on wealthy Russians confronted with conscription. Spanish veteran and Cannes favourite Pedro Almodovar will appear for the seventh time with his Amarga Navidad (Bitter Christmas), about a film director, while exiled Oscar …

Internet compares Ramayana teaser to ‘visually splendid’ Ponniyin Selvan films: ‘Not everyone is Mani Ratnam’

Internet compares Ramayana teaser to ‘visually splendid’ Ponniyin Selvan films: ‘Not everyone is Mani Ratnam’

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Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most-awaited films of the year. Many fans expected the new glimpse of the mega-budget adaptation of one of India’s most recognisable epics would deliver world-class visuals. However, the new glimpse, which introduced Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, has not impressed many on social media. Many users on social media drew a quick comparison with recent historical dramas, like the Ponniyin Selvan films made by Mani Ratnam. (Also read: Ramayana teaser reactions: Reddit hails Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, others say film gives Adipurush 2.0) Internet drew comparisons of the new glimpse of Ramayana with Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan. ‘Not everyone can be Mani Ratnam’ Reacting to the teaser, one social media user commented, “Not everyone is Mani Ratnam.” The user also attached a clip of the filmmaker’s Ponniyin Selvan, which had similar grand sets and beautiful costume designs. The film is set in the historical reign of the Chola dynasty and describes the socio-political setting in the 10th century India. It tells the story of a soldier (Karthi as …