“Indie film investors understand the risks. Sometimes it’s the risks that are the opportunity.”

Fukada’s Cannes Competition premiere stars Shizuka Ishibash and Takako Matsu

Kantemir Balagov follows ‘Closeness’ and ‘Beanpole’ with drama set in New Jersey’s Circassian community

Jackson was speaking the morning after receiving an honorary Palme d’Or at the festival’s opening ceremony.

In the space of 15 months, John Gore Studios has financed six films and acquired a slew of UK companies.

The team also discusses why French sales agents are dominating the market more than ever.

Statham arrives in Cannes on Wednesday for Black Bear’s presentation of ‘John Doe’ at the Hotel du Cap.

Anaïs Demoustier and Gilles Lellouche star in retro romcom set against bohemian Paris

The ceremony, which was followed by the world premiere of Pierre Salvadori’s ’The Electric Kiss’, was heavy on stars and light on politics.

Paul Laverty, Diego Cespedes and Park Chan-wook all spoke up for cinema’s political dimension.

Screen International hosted a roundtable conversation with Stefan Bradea, Sara Frain, Johanna Mayer, Dorothee Pfistner and Andrea Romeo.

Nordisk Film Distribution will release the films in the Nordic region ahead of streaming on Netflix in the market.