The New York Times – Film:
At the film festival on the French Riviera, official Russian delegates have been barred from attending and President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appearance.
Author: Alex Marshall
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As Eyes Are on Eurovision, Europe Has Another Song Contest
The New York Times – Music:
The Liet International, a competition for minority and regional languages, lacks the glitz of Eurovision. But its organizers say it helps keep endangered tongues alive.
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David Cronenberg and Claire Denis Will Compete at Cannes Film Festival
The New York Times – Film:
Organizers announced a lineup of nearly 50 movies for the event’s 2022 edition, including 18 in the running for the top honor, the Palme d’Or.
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For This Opera Director, a Lot Is Riding on a ‘Handmaid’s Tale’
The New York Times – Music:
For her English National Opera debut, the company’s new artistic leader, Annilese Miskimmon, has chosen a work she hopes can bring in a new audience.
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Ed Sheeran Wins ‘Shape of You’ Plagiarism Case
The New York Times – Music:
The singer “neither deliberately, nor subconsciously” stole from another songwriter when writing his 2017 hit, a British judge ruled.
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Ukraine’s National Anthem Reverberates Around the World
The New York Times – Music:
“Ukraine’s glory hasn’t perished,” begins the anthem, which is being played by orchestras worldwide as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
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‘The Power of the Dog’ Wins Best Film at Wide-Open BAFTAs
The New York Times – Film:
Jane Campion won the best director prize at Britain’s Academy Awards for her tense western in an evening that saw a host of surprise winners.
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Russian Filmmakers and Other Artists Face Boycotts Over Ukraine
The New York Times – Film:
A Russian moviemaker with Ukrainian roots and relatives in Kyiv denounced the war. The Glasgow Film Festival dropped his film anyway.