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Author Séamas McSwiney

Séamas McSwiney

Séamas McSwiney is an Irish film professional based in Paris.

Parasite

#Cannes19: Our man in Cannes on the Palme d’Or-winning Parasite, Atlantics, and more

Séamas McSwiney
May 27th, 2019
Festivals
Our man in Cannes, Séamas McSwiney, reports on the winners at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, including Parasite winning the Palme d'Or and QT winning the Palme Dog.
The Dead Don't Die Cannes 2019

#Cannes19: Our man in Cannes on Vivarium, Les Miserables and more

Séamas McSwiney
May 24th, 2019
Festivals
Séamas McSwiney, our man in Cannes, reports from the 2019 festival on The Dead Don't Die, Les Miserables, Pain & Glory, and Vivarium.
Cannes FIlm Festival

#Cannes2019: Previewing the competition at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival

Séamas McSwiney
April 22nd, 2019
Festivals
Our man in Cannes, Séamas McSwiney, previews the official competition selection at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, May 14th to 25th.

Music for the Eyes – Ed Lachman tribute in Cannes

Séamas McSwiney
May 24th, 2018
Featured
In Cannes 2018, the sixth “Pierre Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography” tribute was accorded to Ed Lachman for a career spanning 45 years and comprising an eclectic mix of over 75 films and documentaries.
Shoplifters - Cannes 2018

#Cannes18: A mixed bag of Cannes at the end the 2018 festival

Séamas McSwiney
May 24th, 2018
Featured
Our man in Cannes, Séamas McSwiney, reports on the closing of the festival and the presentation of the Palme d'Or and more.

#Cannes18: Gräns (Border) wins Un Certain Regard

Séamas McSwiney
May 19th, 2018
Featured
The Un Certain Regard Jury really came up with the goods in awarding the top prize to Ali Abassi’s Gräns (Border) from Denmark-Sweden. Séamas McSwiney reports from the ceremony.

#Cannes18: The Palestine Film Institute makes first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival

Séamas McSwiney
May 18th, 2018
Featured
Our man in Cannes Séamas McSwiney reports from the first concerted attendance of Palestinian filmmakers under the mantle of The Palestine Film Institute at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
Cold War

#Cannes18: From the Croisette – Cold War I, II, & III

Séamas McSwiney
May 15th, 2018
Featured
Our Cannes reporter Séamas McSwiney attempts to find a thematic order to the disparity of films in Cannes, which often helps find a deeper purpose to their individual intentions. Three of the worthier films among the lacklustre selection could be called Cold War I, II & III.
IFB at Cannes 2018

#Cannes18: A Saturday night in Cannes gets political

Séamas McSwiney
May 13th, 2018
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Séamas McSwiney reports from Cannes on the political activity at the film festival and from the Irish Film Board's party were they updated on their 50/50 gender parity initiatives.

#Cannes2018: 71e Festival de Cannes contenders and contentions

Séamas McSwiney
April 18th, 2018
Featured
Generally speaking, this year’s list of Cannes Competition contenders —announced at an upbeat press conference by Festival Director Thierry Fremaux— is an inspiring smorgasbord of world cinema.
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