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Cannes 2026 Lineup: Sachs, Farhadi, Almodóvar & Kore-eda Lead Competition

Cannes 2026 unveils a star-studded competition slate led by Ira Sachs’s The Man I Love, with Asghar Farhadi, Pedro Almodóvar, Hirokazu Kore-eda among the filmmakers debuting new works; opening film is Pierre Salvadori’s The Electric Kiss, and John Travolta’s Propeller One-Way will also screen, as the festival runs May 12–23 with premieres, special screenings (including John Lennon: The Last Interview), and Midnight titles alongside a larger lineup.

via Deadline|

#asghar-farhadi #cannes #cannes2026

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"Exploring Cruising and Roleplay: A Young Man's Journey in Ira Sachs' Early Feature"

"The Delta," the first full-length feature from acclaimed queer filmmaker Ira Sachs, explores cruising and roleplay in the context of the New Queer Cinema movement of the 1990s. The film follows two young men, Lincoln and Minh, as they meet, have a brief encounter, and eventually go their separate ways. Lincoln, new to his queer desires, cautiously explores his sexuality, while Minh, a Vietnamese immigrant, freely embraces his true self. However, the film takes a problematic twist when Minh is revealed to be a potential serial killer. Despite this misstep, "The Delta" is a representation of the state of queer film at the time and showcases the growth of queer storytelling in cinema.

via Queerty|

#film #independent-film #ira-sachs

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The Controversial Film 'Passages': MPA's Book-Banning Comparison and NC-17 Rating Debate

Director Ira Sachs criticizes the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for giving his film, Passages, an NC-17 rating, comparing the MPA to book-banning groups. Sachs questions the continued existence of the MPA and its right to censor films. He argues that the MPA's rating system is outdated and serves as a warning to artists about certain images. The distributor of Passages, MUBI, supports Sachs' viewpoint, stating that the film's portrayal of sex is not explicit or gratuitous. Passages explores a love triangle and the protagonist's attempt to navigate both relationships.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

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