Cannes Buzz: Trier and Simon Shine in Jury Rankings as Hermanus’ Film Stumbles
CANNES, France — Two films from well-regarded directors have garnered attention at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, showcasing their unique narratives and perspectives. Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value and Carla Simon’s Romeria both scored impressively on Screen International’s jury grid, while Oliver Hermanus’ The History of Sound received mixed reviews. Simon’s Romeria, a follow-up to her Golden Bear-winning film Alcarras, achieved an average score of 2.7. The film has received a mix of reviews, including a notable four-star rating from Ahmed Shawkey of Filfan.com, along with eight ratings of three stars. However, it faced criticism from … Read more