CHARLIE CHAPLIN

The war in Ukraine took a starring role on the opening night of the 75th Cannes Film Festival and it has rarely been far out of frame since.

The Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov, one of the few Russian filmmakers at this year's Cannes Film Festival, says “art is always against war."

Russia attacks Ukraine: Zelenskyy opens Cannes Film Festival with emotional video address President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears via remote during the opening ceremony of the 75th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)CANNES, France — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an emotional video address Tuesday during the opening of the 75th Cannes Film Festival, urging filmmakers to use cinema to speak out against dictators during Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. President of #Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the opening of the @Festival_Cannes. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 21 Photos: Cannes Film Festival 2022 red carpet, Day 1 Eva Longoria attends the screening of "Final Cut (Coupez!)" and opening ceremony red carpet for the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2022, in Cannes, France.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave an impassioned speech via video at the opening of the 75th Cannes film festival in France. He asked them to emulate Charlie Chaplin's mocking of Hitler.

France Cannes 2022 Opening Ceremony President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears via remote during the opening ceremony of the 75th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Questions of gender equality have long surrounded the Cannes Film Festival, where no more than five female filmmakers have ever been a part of the Palme competition lineup and only two women directors have won it. Hall, who last year made her directorial debut with the film "Passing," was asked about her opinion on Cannes' record. I mean for the whole film industry, not just the Cannes Film Festival," replied Hall. ___Follow AP Film Writer Jake Coyle on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jakecoyleAP___For more Cannes Film Festival coverage, visit: https://apnews.com/hub/cannes-film-festivalCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

After a canceled 2020 edition and a scaled back gathering last year, the Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday which what organizers hope will be a fully resuscitated French Riviera spectacular.

Some of the movies’ biggest stars barely speak a word of English, or any other language for that matter.

A look at how Hollywood has depicted authoritarians, from Duck Soup to The Last King of Scotland.

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The 20th Tribeca Festival is aiming to not just rebuild itself after a 2020 edition was largely scuttled by the pandemic, but to help revitalize its hometown.

Norman Lloyd, the distinguished stage and screen actor known for his role as a kindly doctor on TV’s “St. Elsewhere,” has died at 106.

A full-throated, supremely confident Lady Gaga belted out the national anthem at President Joe Biden's inauguration in a very Gaga way — with flamboyance, fashion and passion. While stars mostly eschewed Trump's inauguration four years ago, the A-list was back for Biden. Brooks was careful to call his decision to perform on Wednesday non-political, and in the spirit of unity. He had performed during the inaugural celebration for Obama in 2009, but turned down a chance to perform for Trump in 2017, citing a scheduling conflict. Alone with his guitar, The Boss sang his “Land of Hope and Dreams” in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

FILE - Writer/director Michael Angelo Covino, left, and actor Kyle Marvin pose during a portrait session to promote their film "The Climb" at the 72nd international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 18, 2019. With each lurch forward, we have to get our bearings for where Mike (Michael Angelo Covino) and Kyle (Kyle Marvin) are now. Joined on a Zoom call, Kyle and Mike are hundreds of miles apart. After Cannes, Covino and Marvin landed distribution from Sony Pictures Classics, rode the festival circuit and won a Film Independent Spirit nomination. When Covino and Marvin hit a wall while writing, they'd go for a ride to clear their heads and talk it over.

QUITO A former Ecuadorian president known for his wild antics has been detained in an organized crime probe as authorities investigate the murder of an Israeli man jailed in a possible COVID-19 medical supplies scandal, the nations interior minister said Wednesday. The chief prosecutors office confirmed Bucaram had been detained, but revealed little about the investigation, other than to say it is part of an organized crime probe that also involves one of the ex-presidents sons and three transit employees. In late July, his three adult sons were ordered detained as a preliminary measure as the investigation advances, though they have not been located. I maintain my word that in court, Ill get you out.Dahan was later found dead and the second Israeli man, Oren Sheinman, injured. Hctor Gabriel Vanegas, a lawyer for Sheinman, said his client has information about organized crime networks in Ecuador and has been subject to constant threats since his detention.

QUITO A former Ecuadorian president has been detained after authorities raided his home Wednesday and found a gun and medical supplies including masks as part of a wider investigation into corruption during the pandemic. Investigators said the raid was conducted in connection with an ongoing probe into suspected embezzlement at a large public hospital. A lot of medical supplies were found, chief prosecutor Diana Salazar said. Prosecutors have opened 45 corruption cases in Ecuador related to the acquisition of medical equipment to confront the pandemic in recent weeks. Getting rich off a tragedy and at the expense of the most needy isnt just illegal, Vice President Otto Sonnenholzner said.