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Cannes Film Festival

Mati Diop becomes first black woman to win award at Cannes film festival

Abdulfatah May 27, 2019 0

Mati Diop, French-Senegalese actress and director, has become the first black female director to win an award in Cannes Film Festival’s 72-year history. News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Diop took home the Grand Prix ,…

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Nollywood masterpiece “2 Weeks in Lagos” premieres at Cannes

Abdulfatah May 22, 2019 0

Nollywood romantic movie “ 2 Weeks in Lagos” has premiered at the 72nd edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the movie, produced by award-winning writer and director,…

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Elle Fanning, ”The Favourite” director Lanthimos picked for Cannes jury

Abdulfatah Apr 30, 2019 0

U.S. actress Elle Fanning, French graphic novelist Enki Bilal and the Oscar-nominated director of “The Favourite”, Yorgos Lanthimos, would be among jury members at the Cannes Film Festival next month, the organisers said on Monday.…