Uni’s Donna Langley Headlines Kering’s Women in Motion Talks, Diane Kruger Booked for Breaking Through the Lens Chat and More Cannes Briefs

Langley Is Woman in Motion in Cannes

Kering’s Women in Motion has unveiled the details for its 2024 program, headlined by a series of A-listers and Universal chairman Donna Langley who will sit for conversations about representation in cinema. The schedule for the invitation-only talks features singer, songwriter and composer Yseult (May 15), actress and filmmaker Judith Godrèche (May 17), Langley ahead of her Women in Motion Award ceremony (May 18), Cannes veteran Julianne Moore (May 19), Cate Blanchett, producer Coco Francini and Dr. Stacy L. Smith (May 20), Emilia Perez star Zoe Saldana (May 20), and Anaïs Demoustier (May 21).

Donna Langley attends the Academy Awards
Donna Langley at the 96th Oscars on March 10, 2024.

Cannes Vet Kruger Joins “Transcending Borders”

Breaking Through The Lens has booked an afternoon rendezvous in the Campari Lounge at the Palais on May 19, a session that will feature Diane Kruger and the distribution of a special grant that supports directors of marginalized gender.

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The event, “Transcending Borders, is designed as a celebration of women on both sides of the camera who “transcend cultural boundaries.” As such, Kruger, who is here for the world premiere of David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds, will sit for a panel discussion alongside producer Tiffany Boyle (Oh Canada), Jessamine Burgum, founder and CEO Pinky Promise and moderator Wendy Mitchell. The chat will focus on their respective global careers and how they’ve challenged the status quo.

Additionally, Campari Group’s head of global marketing, Julka Villa, will reveal BTTL’s second annual $10,000 euro action grant. Both Kruger and Villa, with help from financier and BAFTA North America board member Alexa Jago, served on the grant jury. “There is no greater joy than giving artists the power and resources necessary to tell their stories,” said filmmaker and BTTL founder Daphne Schmon. “Working with Campari continues to be a highlight of our time at the Cannes Film Festival and we are so fortunate to have a brand partner that understands how vital our mission is as we continue to pursue a more equitable film industry.”

L.Raphael Boards Yacht to Debut Green Caviar

The experts at Swiss spa and skincare brand L.Raphael are once again setting up a chic spot aboard a yacht to show off its Green Caviar line and deliver exclusive treatments to VIP guests. For 13 years, L.Raphael has stuck to a tradition of launching products and treatments during the Cannes Film Festival. Founder Ronit Raphael will greet guests and be joined by Paolo Giacomoni, head of research and development, to present the newest achievements in skin longevity. “The ultimate red carpet experience we present now is in line with L.Raphael’s vision currently focused on extending the immediate and long-lasting effectiveness of the top professional spa clinic experience via at-home skin care,” Raphael said. The line of Green Caviar follows last year’s showing of Golden Caviar set and previous treatments have included oxygen-enhanced technologies.

L.Raphael debuts green caviar treatment at Cannes Film Festival
A view of the new green caviar cellular repair line from luxury spa and skincare experts L.Raphael.

Nathalie Dubois’ DPA Returns with Gifting Suite

The celebrity gifting suite veteran returns to Cannes with another edition of DPA’s festival lounge experience, set up once again this year at the JW Marriott. Brand highlights include: Spray tanning by Sunless Bronze by Annie Rouet, beauty injections like Botox and peels from Tokyo’s Haab Beauty, Hinomoto Foundation, champagne by Domaine de Nuisement, Nova Caviar treats, fragrances by Escentuelle and Marc-Antoine Barrois, skincare by Natura Bisse, The Lab Room collection in collaboration with Rossy de Palma, handbags by Swiss brand De Marquet, luxury stays at Le Tahaa by Pearl Resorts, Elsy, Tracey Metallic Designs, Krama Heritage, Lothantique, Mathilde et Zoe, Beach Sandy, Les Tendances d’Emma, JC Donaldson and Joorn Jewelry. New this year: Two authors will be in attendance to promote their respective work, actress Heloise Martin and Christophe Paviot. DPA’s festival lounge opens May 15 and runs through May 24, everyday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

More to come.

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