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France
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Women directors close Cannes, putting gender imbalance in spotlight
Only three women have won the Palme d’Or for best film in the 79-year history of the world’s most prestigious film festival
May 22, 2026
Travolta channelled film greats in low-thrust plane movie
The actor’s directorial debut, ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’, which will appear on Apple TV at the end of May, is panned by critics
May 17, 2026
Celine Dion’s Paris concerts promise to spin the money on and on
The singer’s tour could bring an additional €300-€500 million into the French capital, according to estimates
April 12, 2026
Vietnam designer makes Haute Couture history
Week of major fashion debuts wraps up in Paris
January 29, 2026
Teens underwhelmed by France’s social media ban
The country passed a bill that would impose a minimum age of 15 for using social media, becoming the first country in Europe to follow Australia
January 28, 2026
Men’s Fashion Week kicks off in Paris with Louis Vuitton show
Pharrell Williams presents his creations in front of an A-list audience
January 21, 2026
French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry
The French move has few precedents elsewhere in Europe, but is more common in developing countries
January 14, 2026
Bardot: the screen goddess who gave it all up
A look at the life and career of the legendary French actress who passed away at 91
December 28, 2025
Rich art: French pastry chefs auction chocolate sculptures
The event featured works by 25 celebrated culinary artists
December 2, 2025