The 2018 Cannes Film Festival competition lineup is already memorable for featuring less starry auteurs and focusing more on rising international filmmakers, but it turns out the battle for the Palme d’Or could’ve been a lot more glamorous.
Variety confirms that Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut “A Star Is Born” and Luca Gaudagnino’s “Suspiria” were two of “several high-profile projects” that rejected Cannes’ invitation to attend.Per the report from Variety writers Brent Lang and Ramin Setoodeh: “According to insiders, many independent filmmakers have been told if they want an Oscar, Cannes falls too early on the calendars.
Venice, Telluride and Toronto, where critics are kinder and premieres are closer to voting season, have cemented their status as the best routes to golden statuettes.”Cannes’ influence in launching Oscar contenders has become hit or miss in recent years.
Films such as Jeff Nichols’ “Loving,” Bennet Miller’s “Foxcatcher,
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