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Strauss-Kahn to sue over film about sex attack scandal

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The disgraced former IMF chief launches legal action for defamation over film inspired by his 2011 arrest in New York on rape charges.

DSK-inspired Depardieu movie gets Cannes premiere

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Movie inspired by scandal that brought down IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn got its world premiere in Cannes to mixed reviews.

Producer of Strauss-Kahn film says French establishment tried to block him

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Vincent Maraval says 'incestuous relationship' between French 'media and political elites' makes it impossible to make films on 'current affairs'.

Films by four French directors short-listed for Cannes' top prize

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Jeran-Luc Godard’s 'Adieu au Langage' (Goodbye to Language) and Bertrand Bonnello’s 'Saint Laurent' among films competing for top prize.

Outrage as French teens film assault on disabled man

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Three youths detained after the mentally-disabled 18-year-old victim, who was physically unhurt in the attack, was pushed into a stream.

France drops case over 'racist' police violence video

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Prosecutors say they will not pursue case against police officer who sparked outrage when caught on video beating a black woman with baton.

François Hollande embroiled in row over French film industry union rights

Culture et idées — Link

Independent film-makers warn that improved pay and conditions for film crews and other workers will mean 'death warrant' for arthouse cinema.

How French secretly filmed prison camp life in WWII

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Captured French soldiers imprisoned in Austria in 1940 recorded the dire camp conditions using a camera made of parts smuggled in sausages.

Behind-the-scenes intrigue over rival French films depicting life of Yves Saint Laurent

France

The iconic French designer, who died in 2008, is the subject of two forthcoming films by French directors. One production has the full backing of Saint Laurent's former companion and business partner Pierre Bergé. The other does not and was nearly cancelled, despite being widely regarded as the more artistically interesting of the two films. As Emmanuel Burdeau argues, the story raises important issues not just about Bergé's influence in the world of French cinema but about the ability of any director to make a film involving famous figures without their approval and backing.

Michel Hazanavicius lambasts French film industry

France — Link

The Oscar-winning director of 'The Artist' has criticised film funding in France, sheltered by state subsidy, high salaries and 'complacency'.

Woody Allen to return to France for new film

Culture et idées — Link

The movie, which will feature Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth, will be the director's second made in France, and his eighth to be set in Europe.

Amour sweeps the boards at French Césars

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Michael Haneke’s movie dominated the French film awards, clinching best film, best director, best actress, best actor and best original screenplay.

Depardieu, Adjani to star in France's Strauss-Kahn movie

Culture et idées — Link

Strauss-Kahn and Anne Sinclair will be played by two of France's best-known actors in a movie about sex, politics and love on the rocks.

Cannes crowns 'Love' as Europe sweeps awards

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French film festival gives Palme d'Or to "Love" by Austria's Michael Haneke, the wrenching tale of a man and his dying wife.

Depardieu attacks 'smug' DSK and 'arrogant' French

France — Link

France’s actor Gérard Depardieu launched a withering attack on DSK, describing him as “arrogant” and “smug” and "like all French people".