Steve McQueen Line Launch: Persol Unveils Cannes Film Festival Exclusive

A renowned Italian eyewear label is set to reveal the Persol 714 Steve McQueen collection, inspired by the iconic Hollywood actor. This line aims to harmoniously combine “grace and practicality,” as stated by the brand. The model showcases a foldable pilot frame meticulously crafted from acetate with metallic highlights such as hexagonal rivets on the bridge, providing additional comfort through flexible Meflecto temples, and bearing the distinct Persol emblem, the Supreme Arrow.

Cannes: What Ever Happened to Tariffs?

Ever since Donald Trump expressed his intention on May 4th, through a caps-locked post, to impose a 100% tax on foreign movies, it’s become the primary topic of conversation within the film industry. The concept of a movie tariff system, being an unparalleled idea, has raised concerns that it could potentially disrupt, or even demolish, the worldwide framework for financing, producing, and distributing films.

‘Enzo’ Review: Robin Campillo’s Subtle Coming-of-Ager About a Teenage Boy Haunted by Social Class and Sexual Identity

It’s possible that Enzo (rising talent Eloy Pohu) might appear somewhat ordinary to some viewers, which could be why this understated French drama seems a bit aimless at times. However, beneath the surface lies a significant amount of turmoil in Enzo’s life. He’s engaged in a covert struggle against his upper-class parents (Pierfrancesco Favino and Elodie Bouchez), resisting the conventional academic path that his elder brother (Nathan Japy) has navigated successfully. Additionally, he’s challenging the heterosexuality he was brought up with, developing feelings for an older Ukrainian bricklayer named Vlad (Maksym Slivinskyi), whom he encounters at a construction site.