Cannes 2020: 10 movies that were supposed to screen at this year's festival
'The French Dispatch' by Wes Anderson, US
Film fans can never get enough of Wes Anderson, and his latest quirky bauble has some obsessively curated sets and shots, 20th-Century nostalgia, family disharmony and Bill Murray.
On a Half Clear Morning
'On a Half Clear Morning' is an upcoming drama directed by Bruno Dumont. The story chronicles the life of a famous TV star and journalist who becomes caught in the trappings of celebrity and subsequently overcomes by a spiral of events which ultimately leads to her downfall.
Last Night in Solo
Edgar Wright dictorial 'Last Night in Solo' tells a story of a passionate young girl, about fashion design, and how she is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to fall apart with shady consequences.
'Benedetta' by Paul Verhoeven, Netherlands
From 'Robocop' to 'Basic Instinct' to 'Starship Troopers', Dutch director Paul Verhoeven has always walked a fine line between gaudy schlock and cinematic genius. His latest tale recounts a lesbian affair in a 17th-century convent, starring Virginie Efira and Charlotte Rampling.
Passing
'Passing' is an upcoming drama film written and directed by Rebecca Hall, based on the novel of the same name by Nella Larsen. The film tells the story of childhood friends who reunite in adulthood and become obsessed with each other's lives.
Annette
'Annette' is an upcoming musical film directed by Leos Carax, as it follows a story of of a provocative stand-up comedian and his wife, a world-famous soprano. Their glamorous life takes an unexpected turn when their daughter Annette is born, a girl with a unique gift.
Top Gun: Maverick
'Top Gun: Maverick' is an upcoming American action drama film directed by Joseph Kosinski. It is the sequel 1986 Tom Cruise starrer 'Top Gun'.
The Souvenir II
'The Souvenir Part II' is an upcoming drama film, written and directed by Joanna Hogg. It is a sequel to 'The Souvenir '(2019).
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon: US
Ana Lily Amirpour's fantasy film 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' starring Kate Hudson, Craig Robinson and Jeon Jong-Seo follows a girl with superpowers who escapes a mental asylum and rejoins the world in New Orleans.
The Power
'The Power' is a supernatural thriller set in 1970s London, when striking miners switch off power across Britain, rolling electrical blackouts plunge the country into darkness. Amid this a young nurse on her first day of duty who is forced to work the night shift in a crumbling hospital.
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