French Director Paul Verhoeven Sues Cannes Film Festival For Rejecting Movie

A French director is suing the Cannes Film Festival for rejecting his work.

The claims of homophobia against the festival have come as a surprise to many Cannes regulars. Last year, British drama Pride debuted at the festival –- and went on to win the coveted Queer Palm -– while in 2013 the Palme d’Or was won by Blue is the Warmest Colour.

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