15 Most Anticipated Films at Cannes 2011
May 13th 2011 23:06
The Cannes Film Festival is happening right now. There’s glitz, there’s glamour, but most importantly there’s cinema. Here’s a list of my 15 most anticipated films that are screening at Cannes.
15 Most Anticipated Films Screening at Cannes
1. Martha Marcy May Marlene (dir. Durkin)
Notes: This trailer really, really amazed me when I saw it the other week. Absolutely cannot wait.
2. Tree of Life (dir. Malick)
Notes: Penn, Malick, Pitt. Looks to be epic.
3. The Skin I Live In (dir. Almodovar)
Notes: It’s Almodovar re-teaming with Banderas for something that looks just as messed up – if not more so – as Law of Desire. In other words: terribly exciting.
4. Melancholia (dir. Von Tier)
Notes: This trailer was stunning and while I’ve been nervous to venture too deeply into Von Tier, I feel this one won’t be too much of a problem.
5. Sleeping Beauty (dir. Leigh)
Notes: Not really caring about the negative reviews – incredibly intrigued by this.
6. The Day He Arrives (dir. Hong Sangsoo)
Notes: Such a great trailer. Made me want to watch it rightnow.
7. Drive (dir. Refn)
Notes: Great cast and the director did Bronson, which was fantastic. Been anticipating this one since it was announced.
8. This Must Be the Place (dir. Sorrentino)
Notes: My favorite actor: Sean Penn. All I need in the world. Another one I've been waiting for forever.
9. We Need to Talk About Kevin (dir. Ramsay)
Notes: It’s a subject I don’t feel has truly been tackled cinematically from this angle before. It’s important to do so. Based on a book I really must read.
10. L’apollonide Souvenirs de la maison close (dir. Bonello)
Notes: Rather obsessed with the trailer.
11. Snowtown (dir. Kurzel)
Notes: Very powerful trailer. Been hearing some great things.
12. Jeanne Captive (dir. Ramos)
Notes: I’m a sucker for Joan of Arc stories. Sadly, just got word it wasn't very good but I don't really care.
13. The Artist (dir. Hazanavicius)
Notes: Set in the silent film era. I’m completely in.
14. Polisse (dir. Le Besco
Note: Very intrigued by the premise and the look of the film.
15. Restless (dir. Van Sant)
Notes: It’s Van Sant and I adore Mia Wasikowska. While it looks like it could be ranging into far too sentimental territory i.e. Finding Forrester, I’m still very interested. If this ends up being the case it’s simply proof in point that Van Sant shouldn’t make anything less than R-rated films.
A complete list of the films screening at Cannes can be found here.
Which films are you most interested in seeing?
15 Most Anticipated Films Screening at Cannes
1. Martha Marcy May Marlene (dir. Durkin)
Notes: This trailer really, really amazed me when I saw it the other week. Absolutely cannot wait.
2. Tree of Life (dir. Malick)
Notes: Penn, Malick, Pitt. Looks to be epic.
3. The Skin I Live In (dir. Almodovar)
Notes: It’s Almodovar re-teaming with Banderas for something that looks just as messed up – if not more so – as Law of Desire. In other words: terribly exciting.
4. Melancholia (dir. Von Tier)
Notes: This trailer was stunning and while I’ve been nervous to venture too deeply into Von Tier, I feel this one won’t be too much of a problem.
5. Sleeping Beauty (dir. Leigh)
Notes: Not really caring about the negative reviews – incredibly intrigued by this.
6. The Day He Arrives (dir. Hong Sangsoo)
Notes: Such a great trailer. Made me want to watch it rightnow.
7. Drive (dir. Refn)
Notes: Great cast and the director did Bronson, which was fantastic. Been anticipating this one since it was announced.
8. This Must Be the Place (dir. Sorrentino)
Notes: My favorite actor: Sean Penn. All I need in the world. Another one I've been waiting for forever.
9. We Need to Talk About Kevin (dir. Ramsay)
Notes: It’s a subject I don’t feel has truly been tackled cinematically from this angle before. It’s important to do so. Based on a book I really must read.
10. L’apollonide Souvenirs de la maison close (dir. Bonello)
Notes: Rather obsessed with the trailer.
11. Snowtown (dir. Kurzel)
Notes: Very powerful trailer. Been hearing some great things.
12. Jeanne Captive (dir. Ramos)
Notes: I’m a sucker for Joan of Arc stories. Sadly, just got word it wasn't very good but I don't really care.
13. The Artist (dir. Hazanavicius)
Notes: Set in the silent film era. I’m completely in.
14. Polisse (dir. Le Besco
Note: Very intrigued by the premise and the look of the film.
15. Restless (dir. Van Sant)
Notes: It’s Van Sant and I adore Mia Wasikowska. While it looks like it could be ranging into far too sentimental territory i.e. Finding Forrester, I’m still very interested. If this ends up being the case it’s simply proof in point that Van Sant shouldn’t make anything less than R-rated films.
A complete list of the films screening at Cannes can be found here.
Which films are you most interested in seeing?
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Comment by Anonymous
Awesome list!! Glad you liked the Hong Sang-soo trailer. Been obsessed with it since watching it. Ditto on L'Appolonide. I have to watch the trailer for Snowtown. So excited for all of these! Pretty sure The Artist is actually a silent film in addition to being set in the late 20's. I'm so excited for Drive even though I didn't like Valhalla Rising. Still have to see Bronson. Great job!! : )
Comment by Anonymous
I forgot to mention that it's Mia Wasikowska in Restless, not Mulligan.
Comment by Cinema is Truth
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I was hearing murmurings that it was a silent film too! So cool. Is there a trailer yet? I didn't see one. There were so many to go through and so many hardly had any details.. I'm sure the more info that comes out, the more this list may change.
Watch the Snowtown trailer as soon as you can! I seriously loved it.
I haven't seen Valhalla Rising but Bronson really impressed me. I didn't watch the Drive footage cause I really don't like watching full clips from films; I prefer to stick to trailers.
Comment by Bryn Tilly
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I saw Snowtown a few weeks back, will be reviewing and posting tomorrow.
Valhalla Rising was amazing!
Comment by Jason King
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Ooh and very keen for Tree of Life - so much buzz about it.
Noice list!
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