Francis Ford Coppola in conversation with Nathalie Emmanuel
Presented during the 77 th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, the film “Megalopolis”, written, directed and produced by Francis Ford Coppola, and in which actress and friend of the House Nathalie Emmanuel plays one of the leading roles, is competing in the Official Selection.
CHANEL and the Coppola family have long been connected through friendship and creativity. CHANEL is proud to be associated with the premiere of the film as well as the soirée following the ascent of the red-carpeted steps. On this occasion, Francis Ford Coppola and Nathalie Emmanuel reflect on the power of the collective and their emotion as they presented the film in Cannes.
Margaret Qualley in conversation with Willem Dafoe
Presented during the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, the film “Kinds of Kindness” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and which features actress and House ambassador Margaret Qualley and actor Willem Dafoe, is competing in the Official Selection.
On this occasion, Margaret Qualley and Willem Dafoe talk about their collaboration in the film, the role of an actor according to them and the close links between CHANEL and cinema.
Catherine Deneuve in conversation with Christophe Honoré
CHANEL supports Christophe Honoré's film "Marcello Mio", which has been selected for the Official Competition at this year’s edition of the Cannes Film Festival. CHANEL has accompanied the production of the film, namely through costumes specially designed by the House in collaboration with costume designer Pascaline Chavanne for actress Catherine Deneuve.
The film’s screenplay brings to life a gallery of imaginary characters who have the same first names as the actors who play them. Christophe Honoré has chosen to tell the story of Chiara, embodied by Chiara Mastroianni, who decides to revive her father, the Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni, through herself.
On this occasion, Christophe Honoré and Catherine Deneuve talk about their collaboration, the importance of costumes to get into a role and the boundary between reality and fiction.
Ke-Xi Wu in conversation with Constance Tsang
At the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, the film “Blue Sun Palace”, directed by friend of the House Constance Tsang, and in which actress, screenwriter and friend of the House Ke-Xi Wu plays one of the leading roles, is presented during the Semaine de la Critique. The film is also running for the Caméra d'Or 2024, which rewards young cinema talents.
On this occasion, Constance Tsang and Ke-Xi Wu evoke the importance of this selection to highlight emerging talents, their collaboration on the film and what it means to them to be accompanied by CHANEL during the festival.
Anamaria Vartolomei in conversation with Jessica Palud
In keeping with its commitment to cinematic creation, CHANEL supports "Maria", a film by Jessica Palud which has been presented at the Cannes Première selection on this year’s edition of the Cannes Film Festival starring actress and House ambassador Anamaria Vartolomei in the leading role. The House has loaned certain costumes that contribute to the overall 1970s atmosphere of the film.
On this occasion, Anamaria Vartolomei and Jessica Palud talk about the way Maria Schneider remains an inspiring figure for actresses today and evoke their collaboration with CHANEL on the film.
IN CONVERSATION WITH WIM WENDERS
CHANEL is honoured to be supporting the restoration of "Paris, Texas", a film directed by Wim Wenders for which he won the Palme d'Or in 1984. This support adheres to CHANEL's commitment to disseminating masterpieces of world cinema to as many people as possible. It demonstrates the House's commitment to preserving works that have marked the history of the seventh art.
The restored version of Paris, Texas has been premiered in the Cannes Classics category of the 77 th Cannes Film Festival, celebrating the 40 th anniversary of its Palme d’Or. On this occasion, Wim Wenders reflects on the genesis of this major work and evokes his relationship to time, "the essential material of what we do in cinema".
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2024