Semaine de la critique

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This lists all the movies selected by the Critics' week on the Cannes International Film Festival.
Parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival, La Semaine de la Critique has steadfastly remained true to its tradition of discovering new talents. Ever since it was conceived by the French Union of Film Critics in 1962, the objective of la Semaine de la Critique has been to showcase first and second feature films by directors from all over the world. Bernardo Bertolucci, Jean Eustache, Otar Iosseliani, Ken Loach, Wong Kar-wai, Jacques Audiard, Arnaud Desplechin, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Bertrand Bonello or even Jeff Nichols all started at la Semaine.

A reflection of a mix of demand and curiosity, which distinguished film critic, la Semaine de la Critique intends to explore and reveal the new creation. Being a discoverer of new talents helped la Semaine bringing to light films like Respiro by Emanuele Crialese, Since Otar Left by Julie Bertuccelli, Or by Keren Yedaya, Me and You and Everyone We Know by Miranda July, Meduzot (Jellyfish) by Etgar Keret & Shira Geffen, The Orphanage by Juan Antonio Bayona or The Lunchbox by Ritesh Batra.
After 1988, the selection includes short films. These shorts are not currently included in this list.
Starting in 2011, a prize was remitted as follows :
2011 : Take Shelter
2012 : Aquí y Allá
2013 : Salvo
2014 : The Tribe
2015 : Paulina
2016 : Las Mimosas
2017 : Makala
2018 : Diamantino
2019 : J'ai perdu mon corps
2020 : -cancelled-
2021 : Feathers

Up to date to include 2021

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  1. 31 -

    Le chat dans le sac

    1964 — a.k.a. The Cat in the Bag, in 1 top list Check
  2. 37 -

    Démanty noci

    1964 — a.k.a. Diamonds of the Night, in 5 top lists Check
  3. 24 -

    Goldstein

    1964, in 0 top lists Check
  4. 23 -

    La herencia

    1964 — a.k.a. The Inheritance, in 0 top lists Check
  5. 35 -

    Hor B'Levana

    1964 — a.k.a. Hole in the Moon, in 3 top lists Check
  6. 40 -

    Kazdy den odvahu

    1964 — a.k.a. Courage for Every Day, in 4 top lists Check
  7. 30 -

    Point of Order!

    1964, in 4 top lists Check
  8. 26 -

    Prima della rivoluzione

    1964 — a.k.a. Before the Revolution, in 8 top lists Check
  9. 25 -

    La vie à l'envers

    1964 — a.k.a. Life Upside Down, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on Dec 1, 2021 by Cinephage;