Cannes Film Festival
The 75th edition of Cannes kicks off May 17 on the French Riviera, and in celebration of its triumphant return, Film Movement Plus spotlights past award-winners and acclaimed selections now available for your streaming enjoyment!
The first Cannes Film Festival took place in 1946 following the end of WWII. Since then, the festival has grown in size and scope, with various strands including Un Certain Regard, Directors' Fortnight, International Critics' Week and Cannes Classics presenting films alongside those in the main competition. Widely considered the most prestigious film festival in the world, the red carpet at Cannes is certainly one of the most fashionable places to be seen in the world of film.
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The Nothing Factory
When management at an elevator parts factory starts selling off equipment, the workers soon realize that massive layoffs are inevitable. Refusing to cooperate during individual negotiations, they organize themselves in order to occupy the plant. Finally, with management completely out of the pict...
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The Wild Goose Lake
When small-time mob leader Zhou Zenong (Hu Ge) accidentally kills a cop, a dead-or-alive bounty is placed on his head, forcing him on the lam from both the police as well as dangerous gangsters out for the reward. Hiding out at the Wild Goose Lake, Zhou becomes entangled with a beautiful, enigmat...
