Spike Lee's 'BlacKkKlansman' & Jafar Panahi's 'Three Faces' Go Head-to-Head at Cannes | THR News

The Cannes Film Festival announced its official selection, featuring films by Spike Lee and others. Discussions included the lack of female directors and the impact of Harvey Weinstein's allegations. The festival aims to improve gender representation and address internal practices. Notable films include works by Jean-Luc Godard and Jafar Panahi.

Which director is making a return to the Cannes Film Festival after 20 years with the film 'Blackkklansman'?

• Spike Lee

• Quentin Tarantino

• Martin Scorsese

• Christopher Nolan

How many female filmmakers were initially mentioned in the Cannes competition lineup?

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Four

What significant industry event did the Cannes Film Festival address in its internal evaluation?

• The allegations against Harvey Weinstein

• The rise of streaming platforms

• The introduction of virtual reality films

• The COVID-19 pandemic

Which filmmaker, under house arrest in Iran, is expected to premiere a film at Cannes?

• Abbas Kiarostami

• Majid Majidi

• Jafar Panahi

• Asghar Farhadi

What are the dates for the Cannes Film Festival as mentioned in the transcript?

• May 8th to May 19th

• May 1st to May 10th

• May 20th to May 30th

• May 15th to May 25th