The 75th Cannes Film Festival is coming to a close. The two-week festival saw some of the biggest stars and most anticipated films of the year come together to celebrate cinema.
25.05.2022 - 14:01 / variety.com
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentIn its first year as an official partner of the Cannes Film Festival, Campari is celebrating the arts and creativity at the world’s most glamorous film festival.Campari has had quite a presence in the South of France fest with an exclusive Campari lounge in the Palais des Festivals and an evening beach club party that was open to the public, drawing one of the biggest crowds at Cannes.“At the heart of Campari, there’s a passion for creativity. We really believe in the power of unlocking creativity fueled by passion,” said Julka Villa, the CMO of Campari, in conversation with Variety at the Variety Studio presented by Campari at the Cannes Film Festival.“Cinema definitely the pinnacle of creativity,” Villa added.
“For us, it was very natural to decide to cooperate with Festival de Cannes. It’s a place full of energy and a place where we can express the creativity and the passion for cinema that Campari has always had.” Campari is perhaps best known for the Negroni, which happens to be the most popular cocktail in the world.
This year, festival-goers were also sipping on a Campari spritz in the French Riviera. The spritz is the aperitivo combined with club soda and prosecco.“Campari is a timeless, iconic brand, but the product is also very intriguing,” said Villa.Campari opted to open their party to the public because they wanted to bring a sense of openness to the glitzy festival, which is typically exclusive to the biggest names in the film industry.
The 75th Cannes Film Festival is coming to a close. The two-week festival saw some of the biggest stars and most anticipated films of the year come together to celebrate cinema.
Michelle Williams is glowing in Cannes! On Friday, the 41-year-old actress stepped out to attend the premiere of her latest film, , at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, and proudly displayed her baby bump on the red carpet.Williams, who's currently in the midst of her third pregnancy, stunned in an all Chanel look, wearing a white and midnight blue lace long dress with embroidered top from the fashion house's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2022 collection.Two hundred and seventy hours were spent embroidering 15,000 elements, including a floral motif embroidery composed of strass, glass beads and sequins, on the gown.She paired the dress with white shoes, along with a white gold and diamond ring and coordinating necklace, all which were designed by Chanel.Williams' Cannes appearance came the same month that she confirmed she and her husband, Tony-winning director Thomas Kail, are expecting their second child together.The couple also shares a son, Hart, whom they welcomed in 2020, the same year they tied the knot. Williams is also mom to Matilda, 16, the daughter she shares with the late Heath Ledger.«It’s totally joyous,» Williams told of her third pregnancy.
Deadline’s studio at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival kicked off at the American Pavilion by hosting fest-goers such as Joel Edgerton of The Stranger, Jesse Eisenberg and Julianne Moore of When You Finish Saving The World, and many more. Click on the photo above to launch the gallery.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentIn 1996, Olivier Assayas debuted his film “Irma Vep” at the Cannes Film Festival. 26 years later, the French filmmaker is back at the festival with the same project — but this time, revisited as a HBO series that stars Alicia Vikander.Vikander plays the starring role of a disillusioned actress in the upcoming television show.
Kristen Stewart nailed casual chic as she departed the Hôtel Martinez during the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival on Monday. The actress, 32, flashed the band of her underwear beneath a white Chanel crop top while exhibiting her legs in a pair of distressed denim shorts. Hitting the streets of the French city, she is currently staying at the five-star hotel, where prices per night reach a staggering €1,251 (£1,060).
Cannes film festival at Palais des Festival. Swedish native Alicia, 33, pulled out all the stops as she cut a glamorous figure in a unique Louis Vuitton ensemble. Alicia wowed in the gladiator inspired metallic co-ord which featured a floor length skirt and cross front halter neck top from the French luxury fashion house.
Casey Affleck and Caylee Cowan don’t leave each others’ side while walking the red carpet at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival held at Palais des Festivals on Friday (May 20) in Cannes, France.
Eva Longoria had some wise words to share about her first Cannes Film Festival red carpet! The actress attended the event in a stunning sparkly gold gown back in 2005, and she recently revealed the surprising price of the dress.During a recent interview with People, the Hollywood star revealed that at the time she “had no idea what Cannes was” and she didn’t pay much attention to luxurious or overpriced gowns, explaining that for her, “It’s not the dress, it’s the woman who wears the dress.”“Nobody would’ve known it was a $40 dress,” she declared.
Anne Hathaway is channeling one of her most iconic characters. On Thursday, the 39-year-old actress stepped out for a screening of her new flick, , at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, and gave off serious Mia Thermopolis vibes.Hathaway stunned on the red carpet in a custom, white Giorgio Armani Privé gown that included a train and oversized bow.
Armageddon Times, which was featured at the festival. Her longtime stylist confirmed on Instagram that Anne Hathaway is a “Gucci Girl!” in this ‘60s-style minidress.The dress's mod-style silhouette was kept from leaning too into costume by the addition of a cone bra a la from the early '90s. The cobalt blue bustier top matches the similar colored shiny accents on the dress that are lifted against the black base. The 39-year-old actor gave modern glam to this vintage styling by wearing a that didn't overwhelm the complete look.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe question arising at every Cannes Film Festival lineup announcement about why the festival has not selected films from a particular country tends to irk chief selector Thierry Frémaux. But this year, with films from China notable by their absence, Frémaux may be asking himself if he messed up, or whether bigger forces are at play?Last year, Cannes was at pains to conceal its selection of Hong Kong pro-democracy film “Revolution of Our Times” until as late as possible, in order not to alert mainland Chinese authorities or disrupt the other Chinese indies showing in the festival.China experts differ as to how much Cannes’ defiance last year was a factor in this year’s de facto boycott.
Julia Roberts attended two events in one night at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival!
Sam Asghari is focusing on his family following the announcement that his fiancée, Britney Spears, suffered a miscarriage. The 28-year-old actor took to his Instagram Story Wednesday to share that he would be sitting out the Cannes Film Festival this year, in light of recent events.«Couldn't make it to Cannes Film Festival this year,» Asghari wrote. «Personal life and family come first, always.
Adriana Lima is showing off her baby bump on the red carpet as she prepares to welcome a new arrival with partner Andre Lemmers. Like trailblazer Rihanna, who is expecting her first child with rapper A$AP Rocky, pregnant model Adriana is taking maternity wear to the next level as she shows off her growing bump with sleek outfits. The Brazilian model, 40, announced in February she was expecting a baby with her movie producer boyfriend.
fashion fabulousness to get you through your week? Look no further than the red carpets of Cannes Film Festival 2022, which kicked off on Tuesday and will run until May 28. The event, which was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid and made a partially-masked return in 2021, is back with a bang this year as the red carpet is once again rolled out on the Croisette.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Deepika Padukone were among the Bollywood starlets who worked their magic at the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival this week.MORE: The best beauty looks on the Cannes Film Festival 2022 red carpetAishwarya, who is married to fellow actor Abhishek Bachchan, looked utterly divine in a billowing black gown as she attended the screening of Top Gun: Maverick on Wednesday.WATCH: Tom Cruise arrives at Cannes Film FestivalThe striking gown, by Dolce and Gabbana, featured pink, crimson and white floral motifs with pops of yellow that cascaded down from the shoulder to the floor.MORE: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns in rare photo with lookalike daughter AaradhyaREAD: Aishwarya Rai calls her beautiful daughter a 'blessing'With her dark tresses left loose in sleek waves with a centre parting, the 48-year-old actress showcased statement sapphire and diamond-encrusted earrings. She rounded off her outfit with some glamorous makeup, consisting of dramatic eyeliner, a hint of blush and bright pink lips.