Cannes Review: Lukas Dhont’s ‘Close’

Twitter might have some explaining to do after mistranslating Bayern Munich's welcome message to Sadio Mane after his transfer.The Senegal international made the move to the Bundesliga on Wednesday after leaving Liverpool in a deal worth around £35million. The Reds had their hands tied after the forward entered the final year of his contract.Instead of looking to prolong his six years on Merseyside, Mane told the club that he wanted a new challenge amid interest from Munich.

Love Island’s fans were left on edges of their seats after watching the latest nail-biting teaser which sees Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu come to blows with Jay Younger.During Wednesday’s instalment of the popular ITV2 dating show, the Turkish actress, 26, shared her concerns about her rocky relationship with the Scottish hunk, 28, after he went on a date with newbie Antigoni Buxton.And it’s fair to say the blonde beauty certainly ruffled some feathers after her romantic picnic date with the investment analyst where she teased that she “already knew” that he was attracted to her.READ MORE: Davide Sanclimenti divides Love Island fans with unusual fashion choiceYet it appears that Ekin-Su has been served a taste of her own medicine after she was left green with envy while her current partner got to know the Greek goddess in a private setting away from the villa.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE.Now, as viewers prepare for the next instalment of the beloved reality show, fans have been given a glimpse into Thursday night’s (June 23) explosive action as the former flames lock horns over the new arrival.But it’s not just Antigoni who has been turning heads in the villa, after Jay opened up about getting to know Paige Thorne on a deeper level after he confided in the boys about his attraction to her.In the 30-second clip the brunette beauty and her partner Jay can be seen sitting by the fire pit as they argue over his conversation with the Welsh sweetheart.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comEkin-Su fumes: “It’s just hit me now what you’ve done, you’re telling me now you want to get to know Paige

Notorious B.I.G. will include the rights to license an iconic freestyle the rapper delivered when he was a teenager.Sky’s the Limit: The Notorious B.I.G.

Russell Grant highlights financial matters as a key theme on Thursday - while Leo is encouraged to save up spare cash to prepare for expenses later in the month, Libra is urged to make a stand after receiving disappointing financial news. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Cruel airport thieves removed a padlock from a suitcase which had been checked in at Manchester Airport and stole jewellery which was supposed to be a family's surprise 21st birthday present while on holiday in Portugal.

EasyJet has announced it has cancelled its flights between Manchester and the Isle of Man for four months over summer due to 'operational issues'. The airline will not be running any of its usual flights from Manchester Airport to the island between the beginning of July and the end of October.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has already identified two players who could replace Raheem Sterling should he decide to leave this summer.

Johnny Depp has reached out to his fans to issue a warning in the wake of his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.MORE:- Johnny Depp's very private kids' comments about their famous dadThe Pirates of the Caribbean star, 59, returned to social media with a statement on Wednesday, which he posted on his Instagram Stories. WATCH: Johnny Depp's witness goes viral after remarkable comment to Amber Heard's lawyerHe addressed the rise in fake profiles pretending to be him, capitalising on the increased public interest in the star following the trial.READ: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial juror speaks out about trial verdictMORE: Johnny Depp posts cryptic new message following trial – and divides fansIt read: "I've been made aware that there are fake accounts pretending to be me or people working with me.

Sarah Ferguson once vowed to end outlandish rumours about who Prince Harry's father is.The Duchess of York is said to be "exasperated" by wild conspiracy theories that claim that his father is actually James Hewitt, who Diana had an affair with while married to Prince Charles.Diana and Hewitt's entanglement between 1986 and 1991 began after he was asked to give her riding lessons while a member of the Household Cavalry — a whole two years after Harry was born.READ NEXT: Prince Harry 'very keen' to share military experience with Ukraine in war against PutinBut the rumours have persisted ever since the Princess of Wales confirmed the affair back in 1996, with many drawing comparisons between the appearances of the two men.Fergie, a close friend of Diana's in the years before her tragic death, has been determined to put them to bed once and for all to protect her legacy.A royal insider told New Idea magazine: "Fergie is nothing short of exasperated that this story crops up every few years."It frustrates her to let this go on, which is why she broke ranks.

For any pop fan, the greatest feeling in the world is seeing an artist that you love finally tap into their full potential. So it was for Cheryl, who assumed her final form on Call My Name, which debuted at Number 1 in the UK 10 years ago this week. 

Lana Condor is living her best life, and she knows it. The actress is also sharing her appreciation for her fiancé, Anthony De La Torre, for his role in bringing her joy.«I'm so happy and I feel very blessed and grateful to be able to do this every single day, to have my dream career and also have my man,» Condor shared with ET's Denny Directo at the premiere of her new Netflix limited series Condor, 25, announced her engagement to her longtime love in January after the pair began dating in 2015.«He's stuck by me through so many things and for so long, so I'm so grateful,» she marveled. «It's been amazing.»As for their wedding plans, Condor has one specific idea in mind that she seems particularly excited about incorporating into the ceremony: «My dogs!»«My plan — and I will train them — is for them to be the ring bearers and flower girls,» Condor explained enthusiastically.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentParis-based Cottonwood Media and the Paris National Opera are re-teaming with U.S. streamer Hulu, Germany’s ZDF and  ZDF Studios and France Televisions, all partners on “Find Me in Paris,” for another premium live action tween series, “Spellbound.”Scheduled to commence production this summer in Paris, moving later to Brussels, “Spellbound” is created by Jill Girling and Lori Mather (“Ride”), the same original executive produces and showrunners of “Find Me in Paris.”Renaud Mathieu serves as line producer, a position he also held on “Emily in Paris.”Series lead director is Alexander Jacob (“Theodosia,” “4 O’clock Club,” “Hollyoaks”). Directors include Annie Bradley (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Expanse”), as well as Robert Burke (“Find Me in Paris,” “Free Rein”).

Refresh for latest…: The 75th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close tonight as the main awards, including the Palme d’Or, are soon to be handed out in the Palais. Scroll down for the list of winners which is being updated as prizes are announced.

After taking home the Un Certain Regard Fipresci prize in 2018 for the trans-female ballet dancer feature Girl, filmmaker Lukas Dhont returned to home to find himself staring at the blank page for his next project.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticSPOILER ALERT: The penultimate paragraph of this review contains spoilers.Few of us are fortunate enough to have a friendship as intimate and effortless as the one shared by 13-year-old Belgian boys Leo (Eden Dambrine) and Remi (Gustav De Waele) in “Close.” That connection, and the responsibility that comes with it, is at the heart of Lukas Dhont’s sophomore feature, so subtle and sensitive in the first half, so devastatingly false from its tragic twist on. This beautifully evocative film, which hails from an openly queer director, offers as pure a portrait of innocent, innocuous same-sex affection as we’ve ever encountered on film.

CANNES – Lukas Dhont’s second feature, “Close,” starts off where most love stories end, and, in that respect, it begins with almost euphoric joy. Leo (Eden Dambrine) and Remi (Gustav De Waele) are the best of friends.

A24 has picked up North American rights to Lukas Dhont’s Close.

Manori Ravindran International EditorGlobal streamer and distributor MUBI has struck again, this time snapping up select markets for Lukas Dhont’s keenly anticipated “Close.”MUBI has acquired the U.K., Ireland, Latin America, Turkey and India.The film stars Lea Drucker, Émilie Dequenne, Kevin Janssens and newcomers Eden Dambrine and Gustav De Waele. “Close” will receive its world premiere on Thursday at the festival, where it’s playing in competition.The film will be released theatrically followed by an exclusive MUBI streaming release.“Girl,” Dhont’s debut feature film, won the Camera d’Or at Cannes in 2018.

EXCLUSIVE: Mubi has acquired Lukas Dhont’s Cannes Competion entry Close for the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Turkey and India.

Gregg Goldstein Belgian director Lukas Dhont is in rare company. His 2018 Un Certain Regard debut, “Girl,” won the Caméra d’Or and three more Cannes prizes, besting the number of first-time feature wins from the likes of Steven Soderbergh and Steve McQueen. And while his rise has come with some controversy, he earned a place in competition with the May 26 Lumière gala premiere of his sophomore effort, “Close.” The story of two 13-year-old boys whose powerful friendship ends when their relationship comes under scrutiny “started from a very personal place,” says the out director, who penned the script with “Girl” co-writer Angelo Tijssens.

Lukas Dhont’s Cannes debut was also his debut feature, Girl, which ran in Un Certain Regard in 2018. A stunning start for the young Belgian, the movie brought him the Caméra d’Or and myriad other prizes down the line. Now, four years later, Dhont is returning to Cannes with his follow-up, Close, which has landed him in the main competition.