Zahid explains that Umno's involvement in the unity government is driven by the pursuit of stability, not a submissive stance towards DAP.
Cannes 2023 Film Festival Lineup
Get ready to popcorn and glam on, movie buffs! Here's a rundown of this year's Cannes Film Festival contenders that'll set your cinema spirits ablaze.
From unforgiving seas to war-torn lands, these 22 films will vie for the esteemed Palme d'Or, overseen by none other than the lovely Juliette Binoche and her dazzling jury.
💎 A Simple Accident* by Jafar Panahi (Iran): The rebellious Iranian director delivers another thought-provoking work to shove under the nose of the regime. Premiers May 20 at 1400 CET.
🗼 The Phoenician Scheme* by Wes Anderson (USA): A quirky comedy-drama featuring a maverick businessman, star-studded cast, and Anderson's signature whimsy. Premieres May 18 at 1700 CET.
👩🦰 Young Mothers* by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne (Belgium): These Belgian brothers bring yet another poignant story about the trials and triumphs of young mothers in their homeland. Premieres May 23 at 1400 CET.
🦠 Alpha* by Julia Ducournau (France): The Palme d'Or-winning director returns with an AIDS-centric drama, boasting Iranian-French star Golshifteh Farahani and heartthrob Tahar Rahim. Premieres May 19 at 2030 CET.
🎥 Sentimental Value* by Joachim Trier (Norway): When a filmmaker tries to reconnect with his estranged daughters, feelings are bound to get entangled in this dramatic comedy. Premieres May 21 at 2030 CET.
🇪🇸 Romeria* by Carla Simon (Spain): The Spanish director delves back into her past with a harrowing account of a young girl's journey through Galicia following her parents' deaths. Premieres May 21 at 1700 CET.
🎵 Sound of Falling* by Mascha Schilinski (Germany): Four generations of women unite on the same farm in this emotional drama. Premieres May 14 at 2030 CET.
💰 Eagles of the Republic* by Tarik Saleh (Sweden/Egypt): Egypt's beloved actor grapples with temptation from his nation's authorities in this gripping tale. Premieres May 19 at 1345 CET.
🎭 The Mastermind* by Kelly Reichardt (USA): A thrilling art heist drama set against the chaotic backdrop of the Vietnam War and the burgeoning women's movement. Premieres May 23 at 1645 CET.
🔎 Dossier 137* by Dominik Moll (France): An investigator is thrust into the hunt for truth and justice in a high-stakes police probe. Premieres May 15 at 1630 CET.
📽 The Secret Agent* by Kleber Mendonca Filho (Brazil): A nail-biting political thriller unfolds during the dying days of Brazil's military dictatorship. Premieres May 18 at 1300 CET.
🌍 Fuori* by Mario Martone (Italy): The storied director tells the life story of the eccentric Italian artist and writer Goliarda Sapienza in this biographical drama. Premieres May 20 at 2000 CET.
🇧🇾 Two Prosecutors* by Sergei Loznitsa (Ukraine): A young prosecutor rises to take on the challenges of administering justice in the chaotic 1930s USSR. Premieres May 14 at 2030 CET.
🎨 Nouvelle Vague* by Richard Linklater (USA): A love letter to the French New Wave cinema era, set in 1960s Paris and focusing on the making of Jean-Luc Godard's classic "Breathless." Premieres May 17 at 1300 CET.
🏃♀️ Sirat* by Oliver Laxe (Spain): A captivating road movie chronicling the adventures of a group of individuals on the fringes of society. Premieres May 15 at 1930 CET.
📖 The Last One* by Hafsia Herzi (France): An adaptation of Fatima Daas's novel, which tells the heartwarming story of a young Algerian immigrant breaking free from her family and traditions. Premieres May 16 at 1300 CET.
🎧 The History of Sound* by Oliver Hermanus (South Africa): A romantic adventure about two young men recording the lives and music of their fellow countrymen during World War I. Premieres May 21 at 1300 CET.
📖 Renoir* by Chie Hayakawa (Japan): A touching coming-of-age drama about a resilient family trying to heal and find their way back to each other. Premieres May 17 at 1300 CET.
🦺 Eddington* by Ari Aster (USA): Starring Joaquin Phoenix, this supernatural thriller follows a small-town mayor who grapples with the mysterious goings-on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premieres May 16 at 1645 CET.
🙀 Die My Love* by Lynne Ramsay (UK): From the director of "We Need to Talk About Kevin," comes this controversial thriller centered around a young mother's descent into madness. Premieres May 17 at 1600 CET.
🇮🇷 Mother and Child* by Saeed Roustaee (Iran): Despite previous political problems, Roustaee's new film has gained favorable attention in Iranian media. Premieres May 22 at 1330 CET.
🤖 Resurrection* by Bi Gan (China): The mastermind behind "Long Day's Journey Into Night" returns with a groundbreaking sci-fi detective film. - AFP
- The Phoenician Scheme by Wes Anderson, a business-themed comedy-drama, will premier at Cannes 2023 on May 18 at 1700 CET.
- Eagles of the Republic by Tarik Saleh is a gripping Egyptian tale of a film star's struggles with temptation from authorities, premiering on May 19 at 1345 CET.
- In the entertainment industry, a Phoenician director, Wes Anderson, is slated to release a new movie, The Phoenician Scheme, at Cannes 2023 on May 18.
- A notable movie lined up for the Cannes 2023 Film Festival is A Simple Accident by Jafar Panahi, an Iranian film plotting to make a statement against the regime.
- As the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 approaches, movie enthusiasts can look forward to a business-focused comedy-drama, The Phoenician Scheme, directed by Wes Anderson, premiering on May 18 at 1700 CET.
