Cannes 2015: Carol and Inside Out Earn Applause, Competition Weak
At the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, Todd Haynes' 'Carol' and Pixar's 'Inside Out' received strong applause. 'Carol', a lesbian romance set in 1950s New York starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, emerged as a top contender due to weak competition, though the film is criticized for slow pacing and lack of emotional depth. 'Inside Out', directed by Pete Docter, was a surprise hit outside competition, delighting audiences after several mediocre screenings. Joachim Trier's 'Louder Than Bombs' showed ambition but failed to cohere. Nanni Moretti's film gained ground in the awards race.
Key facts
- Carol received applause at Cannes 2015
- Film is a lesbian romance set in 1950s New York
- Stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara
- Directed by Todd Haynes
- Inside Out is a Disney-Pixar animation directed by Pete Docter
- Inside Out was presented out of competition
- Louder Than Bombs is Joachim Trier's first English-language film
- Competition films were considered weak or mediocre
Entities
Artists
- Todd Haynes
- Cate Blanchett
- Rooney Mara
- Pete Docter
- Joachim Trier
- Nanni Moretti
- Federica Polidoro
Institutions
- Cannes Film Festival
- Disney-Pixar
- Artribune
- Roma Tre Film Festival
- Teatro Palladium
Locations
- Cannes
- France
- New York
- United States
- Roma
- Italy