Dutch director Paul Verhoeven, known for garish but smart classics such as "Basic Instinct" and "Starship Troopers", will compete at this year's Cannes Film Festival with "Benedetta", organisers said Wednesday.

Paul Verhoeven film 'Benedetta' in competition at Cannes

As the ongoing COVID pandemic continues to halt and challenge the planning of big events, Cannes film festival is planning for a pre-festival event, months before the physical event.

Is Cannes planning 'Pre-Screenings' in May due to industry pressure?

The year 2020 may be over but woes with coronavirus continue. After Grammys postponed their ceremony to March due to surge in cases in Los Angeles, the Sundance Film Festival has decided to cancel its planned drive-in screenings.

Sundance Film Festival cancels drive-in screenings due to surge in Covid cases, Cannes may push back from scheduled date