Naman Ramachandran Mark Cousins‘ documentary “The Storms Of Jeremy Thomas,” following the legendary “The Last Emperor” and “Merry Christmas Mr.
Lawrence” producer’s annual drive to Cannes, will be the pre-opener at the Cannes Classics selection this year.Restored titles this year include “Friendship’s Death” by Peter Wollen (1987, U.K.), starring Tilda Swinton; “F For Fake” by Orson Welles (1973, France/Iran/Germany); “Mulholland Drive” by David Lynch (2001 U.S.); “I Know Where I’m Going!” by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (1945, U.K.); and “The Double Life Of Véronique by Krzysztof Kieślowski” (1991, France/Poland).The section will also celebrate the work of actor/director Bill Duke with a screening of “The Killing Floor” (1985);.
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