时间:2019-01-12 作者:英语课 分类:2015年VOA慢速英语(五)月


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18 Films Seek Top Prize at Cannes Film Festival 戛纳电影节18部影片角逐最高荣誉


The 68th Festival de Cannes opened Wednesday in France. Many in the movie-making business consider the 12-day event to be the most important film festival in the world. A director’s career can soar after winning the festival’s top prize, the famed Palme d’Or.


Just having a movie entered in the festival can mean more money, respect and possibilities for actors, producers and other industry workers.


Hundreds of thousands of people visit the seaside town during the international film festival. There are thousands of movies to see.


The French film, “La Tete Haute,” opened this year’s festival. Its English title is “Standing Tall.” The movie features a new actor, 17-year-old Rod Paradot. He plays the part of a troubled, violent boy who faces the youth detention 1 system again and again. Paradot stars in the film with French movie legend Catherine Deneuve. She plays a caring judge who tries to save the boy.


Filmmaker Emmanuelle Bercot directed “La Tete Haute.” It is just the second film from a woman director to open the “Festival de Cannes.”


Critics widely praised the film “Carol” with actresses Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara who play lovers in the movie.


Other films up for the Palme include the Japanese picture, “Our Little Sister,” the French film, “Valley of Love,” and “Mountains May Depart,” a movie from China.


A reminder 2 of terrorist attack at festival


An ugly cartoon drawing of Catherine Deneuve at Cannes was the cover of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo this week. The cartoon made fun of the 71-year-old actress’ weight and the strong security presence at the festival.


Deneuve seemed to deal with the insult with ease. “I hope it’s funny,” she said, “Even if it’s nasty.”


The deadly attack by Muslim extremists on Charlie Hebdo’s Paris office in January influenced security plans at Cannes. There is always a strong police presence at the festival as it attracts the rich and, as a result, thieves.


But, this year, increased fears of terrorism led to expanded security. Hundreds of local and national police, riot forces, and other agents are on guard. Hundreds of video cameras are also in place.  


And the glitter


As always, the press is taking pictures and providing commentary on the comings and goings of the stars. Salma Hayek met with the press in a sleek 3 black and red dress by designer Alexander McQueen.


Hayek is at Cannes to support her new film “Tale of Tales.” Matteo Garrone directed the movie, which is based on 17th century Italian fairy tales. It is one of 18 films competing for this year’s Palme d’Or.


Cast member John C. Reilly also met with the press for “Tale of Tales.” He dressed for the seaside in a summery suit and hat. Reilly is also in two other films being presented at the Festival de Cannes.


Last year, the Palme d’Or went to the Turkish film, “Winter Sleep.” This year, who knows? But two directors with a winning history are co-presidents of the 2015 Cannes prize jury. American brothers Joel and Ethan Coen won the Palme d’Or in 1991 for their film “Barton Fink.” Their movie “Inside Llewyn Davis” won Cannes’ second prize, the Grand Prix, in 2013.


Words in This Story


soar – v. to rise quickly upward to a great height — often used figuratively


legend – n. a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well


sleek – adj. straight and smooth in design or shape


fairy tale – n. a simple children's story about magical creatures



n.滞留,停留;拘留,扣留;(教育)留下
  • He was kept in detention by the police.他被警察扣留了。
  • He was in detention in connection with the bribery affair.他因与贿赂事件有牵连而被拘留了。
n.提醒物,纪念品;暗示,提示
  • I have had another reminder from the library.我又收到图书馆的催还单。
  • It always took a final reminder to get her to pay her share of the rent.总是得发给她一份最后催缴通知,她才付应该交的房租。
adj.光滑的,井然有序的;v.使光滑,梳拢
  • Women preferred sleek,shiny hair with little decoration.女士们更喜欢略加修饰的光滑闪亮型秀发。
  • The horse's coat was sleek and glossy.这匹马全身润泽有光。
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