Cannes Critics’ Week Artistic Director Ava Cahen Talks 2023 Line-Up; South-East Asia Wave; “Feminine” Themes & Official Selection Relations
deadline.comCannes Critics’ Week Artistic Director Ava Cahen has unveiled the line-up for the 62nd edition of the parallel sidebar focused on first and second films, running May 17 to 25.
The compact selection will showcase 11 features, seven in Competition, and four as Special Screenings. Full details of the line-up can be found here.
The short film line-up will be announced in the coming days. This is Cahen’s second Selection as Artistic Director after a successful inaugural year in the role in 2022, topped by award-winning titles Aftersun, Alma Viva, Dalva and La Jauria.
Deadline talked to Cahen about the challenges of getting her second Selection over the line as well as some of the themes and trends to have emerged in the process. DEADLINE: It’s your second Selection as Artistic Director after your well-received inaugural 2022 line-up.
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