Robert Pattinson The Lighthouse selected for Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes 2019 ~ World Premiere

The Lighthouse has been selected as one of the films to have its “world premiere” during Directors’ Fortnight this year at Cannes. FestAgent provides a great background to the Directors’ Fortnight (“Quinzaine des Réalisateurs”):

Among the various sections at the Cannes Film Festival, the Directors’ Fortnight is distinguished by its independent-mindedness, its non-competitive nature and its concern to cater to non-professional Cannes audiences, which can buy a subscription for the entire Fortnight program or purchase tickets for individual screenings.

Striving to be eclectic and receptive to all forms of cinematic expression, the Directors’ Fortnight pays particular attention to the annual production of fiction features, short films and documentaries, to the emergence of independent fringe filmmaking, and even to contemporary popular genres, provided these films are the expression of an individual talent and an original directorial style.

Program of short and feature films, and documentaries from around the world.

Awards
All first features presented at the Directors’ Fortnight are eligible for the Caméra d’Or prize, awarded during the official award ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival.

The films presented at the Directors’ Fortnight are also eligible for the following prizes (based on criteria set by each partner association): the SACD prize, the Label Europa Cinemas and the Art Cinema Award.

Will update when date and times known and if Rob is confirmed to attend.