On April 19, 2005, the Cannes Film Festival announced its films, including two films in competition that are adaptations of comic books. David Cronenbergs A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE and Robert Rodriguez and Frank Millers SIN CITY will both compete for the coveted Palme d Or.
After last years surprisingly high amount of animated films in and out of competition, the 2005 event, which takes place May 11-22, 2005, features no toons.
However, American vfx films besides SIN and VIOLENCE will make a showing at the prestigious event. George Lucas much-anticipated STAR WARS: EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH will screen out of competition and 20 minutes of George Romeros next zombie opus LAND OF THE DEAD will play as part of the Midnight Screenings.
Rick DeMott
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