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LomoAmigo eskimofriend was lucky enough to cover the Cannes Film Festival this year and he shares his week with Marilyn in these smashing black and white photos, taken with the LC-A+. See him looking sharp in his tuxedo and walking the red Cannes carpet with celebrities here!
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It was a glorious two weeks of golden cinema but now the 65th Cannes Film Festival is over. You've seen the life-changing films, we've released our limited LomoKino MUBI Edition, and Michael Haneke's "Amour" (Love) has won the prized Palme d'Or! Here's a last look at the cinematic film fortnight that was Cannes 2012.
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Meet one of our Cannes insiders, young Canadian filmmaker Virginie Bélanger. She's shooting her film festival experience using the LomoKino and we can't wait for its premiere! While we're waiting for the final cut, check out some of her behind-the-scenes photos from the 65th Cannes Film Festival!
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The Festival is an opportunity for us to tell you about the Cinéfondation. Created in 1998 by Gilles Jacob, its history is closely related to the Cannes Film Festival but its mission is different: it works is to give as much support to the new generation of directors, not just during the festival but all year long.
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Lomography has awesome access to all the affairs at the 65th Cannes Film Festival thanks to our partnership with MUBI. We're excited to bring you the latest happenings as the biggest film event of the year continues and we're glad to share the first batch of analogue photos! Check out the gallery here.
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The hunky Hollywood actor makes it into the Lomography Hall of Fame again as he appears on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet with "Killing Them Softly" director Andrew Dominik and our very own Spinner 360°! Angelina's got nothing on our spintastic baby! ;-)
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We're coming to you live from the 65th Cannes Film Festival where Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul just had a press conference over breakfast before his film's screening. During the talk, he shared his moviemaking tips to aspiring LomoKino directors. The most profound? "Don't fall in love." Read more here!
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Everyone who's going to the Festival will tell you this: there's Cannes by day, where people are rushing to attend as many screenings as they can, and there's Cannes by night, where it's all about partying, sipping cocktails, and seeing famous artists performing live onstage. Yesterday, we didn't want to miss Kelis playing live at the Nikki Beach!
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In these vintage photos, Hollywood's blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe is seen taking some photographs with a Rolleiflex TLR. Who knew that this year's Cannes poster girl liked being behind the lens as well as in front of it?
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The 65th Cannes Film Festival opened this week and here's a quick rundown on what's been happening, from film premieres to red carpet looks to behind-the-scenes goings on! See the fest's recap galleries here.
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What do you get when you put actress Diane Kruger, director Nanni Moretti, designer Jean Paul Gaultier, and a few more esteemed artistes in the same room? The judging panel of the 65th Cannes Film Festival! Meet the group that will determine who wins the prestigious Palme d'Or award this year.
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If you're handed the historic and prestigious Palme d'Or Award, it means your feature film is officially the best in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Here's a timeline with posters and fast facts on past Palme d'Or winners, from pre-war films to present day favorites.
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Take a cinematic look back on the rich history of the Cannes Film Festival. From the black and white candids of the '40s, to the colorful characters of the '70s, to the digital spectacle of the '00s, this slideshow shows the most iconic figures in cinema and reveals the evolution of celebrity photography.
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Ever wondered how much work and resources go into staging the biggest film event of the year? Wonder no more! See the Palais des Festivals as it gets dressed and meet the hardworking teams behind the set-up: from projectionists to gardeners, to lighting crew to construction workers, Cannes would not be possible without them!
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Attending the Cannes Film Festival is a dream for most. But since visiting the French island is expensive as well as the event being rather exclusive, Cannes remains a dream to many. At least we have these panoramic shots by Louis Fauquembergue to pin on our vision boards! Someday, Cannes, someday...
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The blonde preferred by gentlemen is the face of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This iconic photograph of Hollywood sex symbol Marilyn Monroe blowing a birthday cake couldn't be more fitting as the fete celebrates its 65th year of showcasing the finest in cinema. See more vintage posters from past festivals here too!