The award winners on stage during the closing ceremony for the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. Getty Images
The award winners on stage during the closing ceremony for the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. Getty Images
Director Lukas Dhont, right, co-winner of the Grand Prix award for the film 'Close', with actor Eden Dambrine. Reuters
Director Lukas Dhont, right, co-winner of the Grand Prix award for the film 'Close', with actor Eden Dambrine. Reuters
Writer/director Ruben Ostlund, winner of the Palme d'Or for 'Triangle of Sadness,' with actress Dolly De Leon, during the photocall following the awards ceremony at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. AP
Writer/director Ruben Ostlund, winner of the Palme d'Or for 'Triangle of Sadness,' with actress Dolly De Leon, during the photocall following the awards ceremony at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. AP
From left, Chie Hayakawa holds the Camera D'Or Special Distinction Award for 'Plan 75'; actress Rossy de Palma; and director Gina Gammell, winner of the Camera d'Or award in Un Certain Regard for 'War Pony', during the photocall following the awards ceremony at Cannes. AP
From left, Chie Hayakawa holds the Camera D'Or Special Distinction Award for 'Plan 75'; actress Rossy de Palma; and director Gina Gammell, winner of the Camera d'Or award in Un Certain Regard for 'War Pony', during the photocall following the awards ceremony at Cannes. AP
Song Kang-ho, winner of the Best Actor award for 'Broker,' at the photocall following the awards ceremony. AP
Song Kang-ho, winner of the Best Actor award for 'Broker,' at the photocall following the awards ceremony. AP
Writer and director Ruben Ostlund, winner of the Palme d'Or for 'Triangle of Sadness'. AP
Writer and director Ruben Ostlund, winner of the Palme d'Or for 'Triangle of Sadness'. AP
Claire Denis, winner of the Grand Prix for 'Stars at Noon'. AP
Claire Denis, winner of the Grand Prix for 'Stars at Noon'. AP
Directors Luc Dardenne, left, and Jean-Pierre Dardenne, winners of the 75th Prize for 'Tori and Lokita'. AP
Directors Luc Dardenne, left, and Jean-Pierre Dardenne, winners of the 75th Prize for 'Tori and Lokita'. AP
Director Tarik Saleh, Best Screenplay award winner for the film 'Boy From Heaven'. Reuters
Director Tarik Saleh, Best Screenplay award winner for the film 'Boy From Heaven'. Reuters
From left, Cannes Film Festival 2022 winners, British director and screenwriter Gina Gammell, Chinese director Jianying Chen and South Korean actor Park Yong-woo, at the closing ceremony. AFP
From left, Cannes Film Festival 2022 winners, British director and screenwriter Gina Gammell, Chinese director Jianying Chen and South Korean actor Park Yong-woo, at the closing ceremony. AFP
Felix van Groeningen, left, and Charlotte Vandermeersch, winners of the Jury Prize for 'Eight Mountains'. AP
Felix van Groeningen, left, and Charlotte Vandermeersch, winners of the Jury Prize for 'Eight Mountains'. AP
Director Gina Gammell, winner of the Camera d'Or award in Un Certain Regard for 'War Pony'. AP
Director Gina Gammell, winner of the Camera d'Or award in Un Certain Regard for 'War Pony'. AP
Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Best Actress award winner for 'Holy Spider'. AP
Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Best Actress award winner for 'Holy Spider'. AP
Abinash Bikram Shah, Short film Special Distinction award winner for 'Lori'. Reuters
Abinash Bikram Shah, Short film Special Distinction award winner for 'Lori'. Reuters
Director Park Chan-wook, Best Director award winner for 'Decision to Leave'. AP
Director Park Chan-wook, Best Director award winner for 'Decision to Leave'. AP
Director Ruben Ostlund, Palme d'Or award winner for the film 'Triangle of Sadness'. Reuters
Director Ruben Ostlund, Palme d'Or award winner for the film 'Triangle of Sadness'. Reuters

Culture

Film

Iranian Zar Amir Ebrahimi wins Best Actress at Cannes

'Holy Spider', directed by Iranian Ali Abbasi, was inspired by the true story of a serial killer

Simon Rushton
Simon Rushton

May 28, 2022

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Iranian Zar Amir Ebrahimi has been named Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in Holy Spider, in which she plays a journalist trying to solve a series of murders in the city of Mashhad.

Swedish filmmaker Ruben Ostlund was awarded the festival’s top prize, the Palme d'Or, for Triangle Of Sadness.

Scroll through the gallery above to see all the winners at Cannes Film Festival 2022.

French-Tunisian Adam Bessa won recognition for his acting in the Un Certain Regard section of Cannes for his work in Harka.

“I have come a long way to be on this stage tonight,” Ebrahimi said.

“It was not an easy story. It was humiliation, it was solitude, but there was cinema. It was darkness but there was cinema. Now I'm standing in front of you on a night of joy.”

Holy Spider, directed by Iranian Ali Abbasi, is inspired by the true story of a man who killed women in the early 2000s and became known as the Spider Killer.

Scroll through the gallery below for the best fashion from Cannes Film Festival 2022:

German model Caroline Daur arrives for the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) and the opening ceremony of the 75th Cannes Film Festival, wearing a Valentino pink mini dress and matching platform heels. Getty Images
German model Caroline Daur arrives for the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) and the opening ceremony of the 75th Cannes Film Festival, wearing a Valentino pink mini dress and matching platform heels. Getty Images
Bollywood star and Cannes jury member Deepika Padukone attends the opening ceremony gala dinner in a Sabyasachi sari. Getty Images
Bollywood star and Cannes jury member Deepika Padukone attends the opening ceremony gala dinner in a Sabyasachi sari. Getty Images
Deepika Padukone attends the closing ceremony in a white sari by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. Getty Images
Deepika Padukone attends the closing ceremony in a white sari by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. Getty Images
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wears a dramatic architectural gown in pale pink, covered with silver embellishment, by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta to the screening of the film Armageddon Time. Reuters
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wears a dramatic architectural gown in pale pink, covered with silver embellishment, by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta to the screening of the film Armageddon Time. Reuters
Swedish actress and jury member Noomi Rapace wears Dries van Noten for the screening of Elvis. AFP
Swedish actress and jury member Noomi Rapace wears Dries van Noten for the screening of Elvis. AFP
French model Didi Stone wears Roberto Cavalli to the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) and the film festival's opening ceremony. Getty Images
French model Didi Stone wears Roberto Cavalli to the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) and the film festival's opening ceremony. Getty Images
Australian actress Katherine Langford in pink Valentino at the screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick'. Getty Images
Australian actress Katherine Langford in pink Valentino at the screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick'. Getty Images
Naomi Campbell in Valentino at the Celebration of Women in Cinema gala, hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival, at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Naomi Campbell in Valentino at the Celebration of Women in Cinema gala, hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival, at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Bella Hadid in vintage 1987 Gianni Versace at the screening of The Innocent (L'Innocent). Getty Images
Bella Hadid in vintage 1987 Gianni Versace at the screening of The Innocent (L'Innocent). Getty Images
Bella Hadid in another vintage Versace look at the 75th anniversary celebration dinner of the festival. AP
Bella Hadid in another vintage Versace look at the 75th anniversary celebration dinner of the festival. AP
Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton cruise 2023 for the screening of Holy Spider. EPA
Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton cruise 2023 for the screening of Holy Spider. EPA
Alton Mason in Pressiat at the afterparty of the film Elvis. AP
Alton Mason in Pressiat at the afterparty of the film Elvis. AP
Greg Tarzan Davis in Dolce & Gabbana at the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. Getty Images
Greg Tarzan Davis in Dolce & Gabbana at the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. Getty Images
US actress Viola Davis, in custom Alexander McQueen, and her husband Julius Tennon arrive for the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. AFP
US actress Viola Davis, in custom Alexander McQueen, and her husband Julius Tennon arrive for the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. AFP
Jury member Rebecca Hall, in Gucci, arrives on stage during the opening ceremony. Getty Images
Jury member Rebecca Hall, in Gucci, arrives on stage during the opening ceremony. Getty Images
Eva Longoria wears a custom-made Cristina Ottaviano gown to the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. AFP
Eva Longoria wears a custom-made Cristina Ottaviano gown to the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. AFP
Eva Longoria in Alberta Ferretti at the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) ahead of the opening ceremony. AFP
Eva Longoria in Alberta Ferretti at the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) ahead of the opening ceremony. AFP
Lashana Lynch attends the opening ceremony gala dinner in Fendi. Getty Images
Lashana Lynch attends the opening ceremony gala dinner in Fendi. Getty Images
German actress Emilia Schule in a white dress at the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) and opening ceremony. Getty Images
German actress Emilia Schule in a white dress at the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) and opening ceremony. Getty Images
Indian actress Urvashi Rautela in Tony Ward couture for the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) and the opening ceremony. Getty Images
Indian actress Urvashi Rautela in Tony Ward couture for the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) and the opening ceremony. Getty Images
Alessandra Ambrosio wears Elie Saab for the Celebration of Women in Cinema Gala, hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival, at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Alessandra Ambrosio wears Elie Saab for the Celebration of Women in Cinema Gala, hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival, at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wears Dolce & Gabbana to the Top Gun: Maverick screening. AFP
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wears Dolce & Gabbana to the Top Gun: Maverick screening. AFP
US influencer Jessica Wang in Valdrin Sahiti at the annual amfAR Cinema Against Aids Cannes Gala. AFP
US influencer Jessica Wang in Valdrin Sahiti at the annual amfAR Cinema Against Aids Cannes Gala. AFP
Jessica Wang in Tony Ward at the screening of Forever Young (Les Amandiers). Getty Images
Jessica Wang in Tony Ward at the screening of Forever Young (Les Amandiers). Getty Images
Liza Koshy in Georges Hobeika at the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. Getty Images
Liza Koshy in Georges Hobeika at the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. Getty Images
US model Jasmine Tookes in Tony Ward for the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. AFP
US model Jasmine Tookes in Tony Ward for the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. AFP
Miss Kosovo Emilia Dobreva in Michael Cinco for the screening of Triangle of Sadness. Getty Images
Miss Kosovo Emilia Dobreva in Michael Cinco for the screening of Triangle of Sadness. Getty Images
Indonesian actress Raline Shah wearing Gaurav Gupta to the screening of The Innocent. EPA
Indonesian actress Raline Shah wearing Gaurav Gupta to the screening of The Innocent. EPA
Canadian model Coco Rocha in vintage John Galliano at the premiere of Decision To Leave. AP
Canadian model Coco Rocha in vintage John Galliano at the premiere of Decision To Leave. AP
Kristen Stewart in Chanel for the photocall for Crimes of the Future. EPA
Kristen Stewart in Chanel for the photocall for Crimes of the Future. EPA
US model Lori Harvey in Alexandre Vauthier at the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) ahead of the opening ceremony. AFP
US model Lori Harvey in Alexandre Vauthier at the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) ahead of the opening ceremony. AFP
Bella Hadid in Gucci for the screening of Broker (Les Bonnes Etoiles). EPA
Bella Hadid in Gucci for the screening of Broker (Les Bonnes Etoiles). EPA
Maria Borges wears Ashi Studio to the closing ceremony. Getty Images
Maria Borges wears Ashi Studio to the closing ceremony. Getty Images
Filipina actress Heart Evangelista in Tony Ward at the screening of Un petit frere (Mother and Son). Reuters
Filipina actress Heart Evangelista in Tony Ward at the screening of Un petit frere (Mother and Son). Reuters
Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton at the amFAR Gala Cannes. Getty Images
Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton at the amFAR Gala Cannes. Getty Images
US actress Vanessa Hudgens in Miu Miu for the amfAR Cinema Against Aids Cannes Gala. AFP
US actress Vanessa Hudgens in Miu Miu for the amfAR Cinema Against Aids Cannes Gala. AFP
Coco Rocha in Iris Van Herpen for the amfAR Cinema Against Aids benefit. AP
Coco Rocha in Iris Van Herpen for the amfAR Cinema Against Aids benefit. AP
Tang Wei in Fendi after the screening of Decision to Leave. EPA
Tang Wei in Fendi after the screening of Decision to Leave. EPA
Sharon Stone in Dolce & Gabbana for the screening of Crimes of the Future. AFP
Sharon Stone in Dolce & Gabbana for the screening of Crimes of the Future. AFP
Elle Fanning in custom Armani Prive at the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. Getty Images
Elle Fanning in custom Armani Prive at the screening of Top Gun: Maverick. Getty Images
Jennifer Connelly in custom Louis Vuitton at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick. AP
Jennifer Connelly in custom Louis Vuitton at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick. AP
Julianne Moore wears Bottega Veneta at the opening ceremony gala dinner. Getty Images
Julianne Moore wears Bottega Veneta at the opening ceremony gala dinner. Getty Images
Olivia Culpo, in Saint Laurent, at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Getty Images
Olivia Culpo, in Saint Laurent, at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Getty Images
Natalia Barulich in Michael Cinco at the screening of Elvis. Getty Images
Natalia Barulich in Michael Cinco at the screening of Elvis. Getty Images

Abbasi was denied permission to film in Iran and it was shot in Jordan instead.

Ebrahimi became a star in Iran in her early twenties for her supporting role in one of its longest-running soap operas, Nargess.

“Thank you, Ali Abbasi for being so crazy and so generous and for directing against all odds this powerful thing,” Ebrahimi said. Cinema, she added, has “practically saved my life”.

Director Ruben Ostlund won the Palme d'Or for his film 'Triangle of Sadness'. Reuters
Director Ruben Ostlund won the Palme d'Or for his film 'Triangle of Sadness'. Reuters

It is the second time Ostlund, 48, has received the Palme d'Or after The Square in 2017.

French actor Vincent Lindon led the festival's jury, with other members including Rebecca Hall, Deepika Padukone, Noomi Rapace, Jasmine Trinca, Asghar Farhadi, Ladj Ly, Jeff Nichols and Joachim Trier.

A total of 21 films were up for the award, including Crimes of the Future, directed by David Cronenberg, and Armageddon Time by James Gray.

Best Screenplay for 2022 was awarded to Boy From Heaven, directed by Egyptian-Swedish filmmaker Tarik Saleh, while Song Kang-ho won the Best Actor award for Broker. Park Chan-wook received the Best Director award for Decision to Leave.

52 stars who have worn Lebanese designers on Cannes Film Festival red carpets — in pictures

Portuguese model Sara Sampaio wears red Zuhair Murad to the screening of 'Decision to Leave' on May 23. Getty Images
Portuguese model Sara Sampaio wears red Zuhair Murad to the screening of 'Decision to Leave' on May 23. Getty Images
Egyptian actress Yasmine Sabri wears a Rami Kadi gown to the Celebration of Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival on May 21. AFP
Egyptian actress Yasmine Sabri wears a Rami Kadi gown to the Celebration of Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival on May 21. AFP
American model Jasmine Tookes wears a gold Zuhair Murad two-piece to attend the screening of 'Armageddon Time' on May 19. Getty Images
American model Jasmine Tookes wears a gold Zuhair Murad two-piece to attend the screening of 'Armageddon Time' on May 19. Getty Images
Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio wears pink floral Elie Saab to the Celebration of Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival on May 21. Getty Images
Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio wears pink floral Elie Saab to the Celebration of Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival on May 21. Getty Images
Sabrina Elba, wears white layered Tony Ward, attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' with husband Idris Elba on May 20. Getty Images
Sabrina Elba, wears white layered Tony Ward, attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' with husband Idris Elba on May 20. Getty Images
Chinese-American socialite Jessica Wang wears a purple and gold, caped Tony Ward to a screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images
Chinese-American socialite Jessica Wang wears a purple and gold, caped Tony Ward to a screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images
French actress Nathalie Odzierejko wears a black and silver Georges Hobeika suit to attend the 'Top Gun: Maverick' screening on May 18. Photo: Georges Hobeika
French actress Nathalie Odzierejko wears a black and silver Georges Hobeika suit to attend the 'Top Gun: Maverick' screening on May 18. Photo: Georges Hobeika
American model Noel Capri Berry wears a black and gold Zuhair Murad to the 'Triangle of Sadness' screening on May 21. EPA
American model Noel Capri Berry wears a black and gold Zuhair Murad to the 'Triangle of Sadness' screening on May 21. EPA
Egyptian actress Tara Emad wears black and white Georges Chakra to the Celebration of Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival on May 21. AFP
Egyptian actress Tara Emad wears black and white Georges Chakra to the Celebration of Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival on May 21. AFP
Emirati actress Mahira Abdel Aziz wearing a white collared Georges Hobeika gown to attend the 'Top Gun: Maverick' premiere on May 18. Photo: Georges Hobeika
Emirati actress Mahira Abdel Aziz wearing a white collared Georges Hobeika gown to attend the 'Top Gun: Maverick' premiere on May 18. Photo: Georges Hobeika
French producer Melita Toscan du Plantier in monochrome Elie Saab at the opening ceremony gala dinner on May 17. Getty Images
French producer Melita Toscan du Plantier in monochrome Elie Saab at the opening ceremony gala dinner on May 17. Getty Images
Fatima Al-Banawi, wearing blue Georges Chakra, and Mohammed Al Turki attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' on May 20. Getty Images
Fatima Al-Banawi, wearing blue Georges Chakra, and Mohammed Al Turki attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' on May 20. Getty Images
Spanish model Gala Gonzalez wears black and silver Elie Saab to the screening of 'Armageddon Time' on May 19. Getty Images
Spanish model Gala Gonzalez wears black and silver Elie Saab to the screening of 'Armageddon Time' on May 19. Getty Images
Romanian actress Madalina Ghenea wears green Zuhair Murad to attend the World Influencers and Bloggers Awards 2022 on May 18. Getty Images
Romanian actress Madalina Ghenea wears green Zuhair Murad to attend the World Influencers and Bloggers Awards 2022 on May 18. Getty Images
Romanian model and actress Stefania Cristian wears a feathered Zuhair Murad jumpsuit to the screening of 'RMN' with Samuel Le Bihan on May 21. Getty Images
Romanian model and actress Stefania Cristian wears a feathered Zuhair Murad jumpsuit to the screening of 'RMN' with Samuel Le Bihan on May 21. Getty Images
Australian actress Claire Holt wears silver Georges Chakra to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. AFP
Australian actress Claire Holt wears silver Georges Chakra to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. AFP
YouTube star Liza Koshy wears silver Georges Hobeika to attend the screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick' on May 18. Getty Images
YouTube star Liza Koshy wears silver Georges Hobeika to attend the screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick' on May 18. Getty Images
American model Jasmine Tookes wears yellow Tony Ward to attend a screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick' on May 18. Getty Images
American model Jasmine Tookes wears yellow Tony Ward to attend a screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick' on May 18. Getty Images
Austrian model Nadine Leopold wears a taupe Zuhair Murad dress to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. AFP
Austrian model Nadine Leopold wears a taupe Zuhair Murad dress to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. AFP
Romanian model Catrinel Marlon wears a metallic Zuhair Murad gown to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images
Romanian model Catrinel Marlon wears a metallic Zuhair Murad gown to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images
Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio wears a white feather and laser cut Georges Hobeika two-piece to attend a Nespresso event on May 22. Photo: Georges Hobeika
Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio wears a white feather and laser cut Georges Hobeika two-piece to attend a Nespresso event on May 22. Photo: Georges Hobeika
Bosnian influencer Tamara Kalinic wears yellow Elie Saab to attend the screening of 'Triangle of Sadness' on May 21. Getty Images
Bosnian influencer Tamara Kalinic wears yellow Elie Saab to attend the screening of 'Triangle of Sadness' on May 21. Getty Images
Catrinel Marlon wears a draped Zuhair Murad playsuit for a Cannes Film Festival photoshoot on May 22. Getty Images
Catrinel Marlon wears a draped Zuhair Murad playsuit for a Cannes Film Festival photoshoot on May 22. Getty Images
English actress Wallis Day wears sheer black Georges Hobeika to attend the screening of 'Top Gun' on May 18. Getty Images
English actress Wallis Day wears sheer black Georges Hobeika to attend the screening of 'Top Gun' on May 18. Getty Images
Iranian presenter Diala Makki wears green bejewelled Georges Hobeika to attend the Chopard Trophy photocall on May 19. Getty Images
Iranian presenter Diala Makki wears green bejewelled Georges Hobeika to attend the Chopard Trophy photocall on May 19. Getty Images
Dutch model Daphne Groeneveld wears red Zuhair Murad to attend the screening of 'Heojil Kyolshim (Decision to Leave)' on May 23. EPA
Dutch model Daphne Groeneveld wears red Zuhair Murad to attend the screening of 'Heojil Kyolshim (Decision to Leave)' on May 23. EPA
Brazilian influencer Thassia Naves wears a sequinned Tony Ward down to attend a screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images
Brazilian influencer Thassia Naves wears a sequinned Tony Ward down to attend a screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images
British reality TV star Kimberley Garner wears sequinned Rami Kadi to attend the screening of 'Decision to Leave (Heojil Kyolshim' on May 23. EPA
British reality TV star Kimberley Garner wears sequinned Rami Kadi to attend the screening of 'Decision to Leave (Heojil Kyolshim' on May 23. EPA
French model Chloe Lecareux wears sheer white Zuhair Murad to attend the screening of 'Crimes Of The Future' on May 23. Getty Images
French model Chloe Lecareux wears sheer white Zuhair Murad to attend the screening of 'Crimes Of The Future' on May 23. Getty Images
French actress Simone Hazanavicius wears green Elie Saab to attend the 'Final Cut (Coupez!)' and opening ceremony on May 17. Getty Images
French actress Simone Hazanavicius wears green Elie Saab to attend the 'Final Cut (Coupez!)' and opening ceremony on May 17. Getty Images
German blogger Leonie Hanne wears mint-green Tony Ward to attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' on May 20. Reuters
German blogger Leonie Hanne wears mint-green Tony Ward to attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' on May 20. Reuters
American model Tessa Brooks wears white Rami Kadi to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images)
American model Tessa Brooks wears white Rami Kadi to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images)
Norwegian model Frida Aasen wears red Elie Saab to attend the screening of 'Les Amandiers (Forever Young)' on May 22. EPA
Norwegian model Frida Aasen wears red Elie Saab to attend the screening of 'Les Amandiers (Forever Young)' on May 22. EPA
Lebanese presenter Raya Abirached wears a blue Georges Hobeika gown to attend the screening of 'Final Cut (Coupez!)' on May 17. Getty Images
Lebanese presenter Raya Abirached wears a blue Georges Hobeika gown to attend the screening of 'Final Cut (Coupez!)' on May 17. Getty Images
Indian actress Urvashi Rautela wears a white, tulle Tony Ward gown to attend the screening of 'Final Cut (Coupez!)' and opening ceremony on May 17. Getty Images
Indian actress Urvashi Rautela wears a white, tulle Tony Ward gown to attend the screening of 'Final Cut (Coupez!)' and opening ceremony on May 17. Getty Images
Iranian presenter Diala Makki wears a three-town pastel gown by Georges Hobeika to attend the 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' screening on May 20. Getty Images
Iranian presenter Diala Makki wears a three-town pastel gown by Georges Hobeika to attend the 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' screening on May 20. Getty Images
Lebanese presenter Raya Abiracher wears a one-shouldered crimson Georges Hobeika gown to attend the Celebration of Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival on May 21. AFP
Lebanese presenter Raya Abiracher wears a one-shouldered crimson Georges Hobeika gown to attend the Celebration of Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival on May 21. AFP
British influencer Chiara Sampaio wears white Tony Ward to attend a screening of 'Decision To Leave (Heojil Kyolshim)' on May 23. Getty Images
British influencer Chiara Sampaio wears white Tony Ward to attend a screening of 'Decision To Leave (Heojil Kyolshim)' on May 23. Getty Images
Egyptian actress Enjy Kiwan wears a draped fuchsia Georges Hobeika gown to attend the screening of 'Triangle of Sadness' on May 21. Getty Images
Egyptian actress Enjy Kiwan wears a draped fuchsia Georges Hobeika gown to attend the screening of 'Triangle of Sadness' on May 21. Getty Images
French actress Marine Delterme wears a caped Georges Hobeika dress to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images
French actress Marine Delterme wears a caped Georges Hobeika dress to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images
Lebanese model Loujain Adada wears a metallic ombre Georges Hobeika gown to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images
Lebanese model Loujain Adada wears a metallic ombre Georges Hobeika gown to attend the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. Getty Images
Danish model Josephine Skriver wears monochrome Tony Ward to attend the screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick' on May 18. EPA
Danish model Josephine Skriver wears monochrome Tony Ward to attend the screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick' on May 18. EPA
Dubai entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb wears pink Georges Hobeika to attend a Chopard event on May 20. Photo: Georges Hobeika
Dubai entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb wears pink Georges Hobeika to attend a Chopard event on May 20. Photo: Georges Hobeika
Marco Fantini and Beatrice Valli, wearing a mermaid-style Rami Kadi gown, attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' on May 20. Getty Images
Marco Fantini and Beatrice Valli, wearing a mermaid-style Rami Kadi gown, attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' on May 20. Getty Images
Belgian model Rose Bertram wears a purple Tony Ward dress to attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' on May 20. EPA
Belgian model Rose Bertram wears a purple Tony Ward dress to attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' on May 20. EPA
Brazilian model Mari Fonseca wears metallic Rami Kadi to arrive for the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. EPA
Brazilian model Mari Fonseca wears metallic Rami Kadi to arrive for the screening of 'Forever Young (Les Amandiers)' on May 22. EPA
Brazilian influencer Rafa Kalimann wears black Tony Ward to attend a screening of 'Decision To Leave (Heojil Kyolshim)' on May 23. Getty Images
Brazilian influencer Rafa Kalimann wears black Tony Ward to attend a screening of 'Decision To Leave (Heojil Kyolshim)' on May 23. Getty Images
Model Ann-Sophie Thieme wears a lime green Rami Kadi gown to attend the 2022 Welcome to Cannes party on May 19. Getty Images
Model Ann-Sophie Thieme wears a lime green Rami Kadi gown to attend the 2022 Welcome to Cannes party on May 19. Getty Images
Liza Koshy wears a floral Tony Ward dress to attend the screening of 'Final Cut (Coupez!)' and opening ceremony on May 17. Getty Images
Liza Koshy wears a floral Tony Ward dress to attend the screening of 'Final Cut (Coupez!)' and opening ceremony on May 17. Getty Images
Spanish model Nieves Alvarez wears ice blue Elie Sabb to attend the 'Armageddon Time' screening on May 19. Photo: Elie Saab
Spanish model Nieves Alvarez wears ice blue Elie Sabb to attend the 'Armageddon Time' screening on May 19. Photo: Elie Saab
Brazilian influencer Thassia Naves wears a pink Zuhair Murad gown to attend a Chopard event on May 20. Photo: Zuhair Murad
Brazilian influencer Thassia Naves wears a pink Zuhair Murad gown to attend a Chopard event on May 20. Photo: Zuhair Murad
Viky Rader wearing a nude Georges Chakra gown to attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' on May 20. WireImage
Viky Rader wearing a nude Georges Chakra gown to attend the screening of 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' on May 20. WireImage
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The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

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Henrik Stenson's finishes at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship:

2006 - 2
2007 - 8
2008 - 2
2009 - MC
2010 - 21
2011 - 42
2012 - MC
2013 - 23
2014 - MC
2015 - MC
2016 - 3
2017 - 8

Tree of Hell

Starring: Raed Zeno, Hadi Awada, Dr Mohammad Abdalla

Director: Raed Zeno

Rating: 4/5

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

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Manchester United 1 (Greenwood 77')

Everton 1 (Lindelof 36' og)

Islamophobia definition

A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.

Sole survivors
  • Cecelia Crocker was on board Northwest Airlines Flight 255 in 1987 when it crashed in Detroit, killing 154 people, including her parents and brother. The plane had hit a light pole on take off
  • George Lamson Jr, from Minnesota, was on a Galaxy Airlines flight that crashed in Reno in 1985, killing 68 people. His entire seat was launched out of the plane
  • Bahia Bakari, then 12, survived when a Yemenia Airways flight crashed near the Comoros in 2009, killing 152. She was found clinging to wreckage after floating in the ocean for 13 hours.
  • Jim Polehinke was the co-pilot and sole survivor of a 2006 Comair flight that crashed in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49.

Directed by: Craig Gillespie

Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry

4/5

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

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Pharaoh's curse

British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.

Abandon
Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay
Translated by Arunava Sinha
Tilted Axis Press 

All or Nothing

Amazon Prime

Four stars

Specs

Engine: Dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric

Range: Up to 610km

Power: 905hp

Torque: 985Nm

Price: From Dh439,000

Available: Now

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Australia tour of Pakistan

March 4-8: First Test, Rawalpindi  

March 12-16: Second Test, Karachi 

March 21-25: Third Test, Lahore

March 29: First ODI, Rawalpindi

March 31: Second ODI, Rawalpindi

April 2: Third ODI, Rawalpindi

April 5: T20I, Rawalpindi

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How the bonus system works

The two riders are among several riders in the UAE to receive the top payment of £10,000 under the Thank You Fund of £16 million (Dh80m), which was announced in conjunction with Deliveroo's £8 billion (Dh40bn) stock market listing earlier this year.

The £10,000 (Dh50,000) payment is made to those riders who have completed the highest number of orders in each market.

There are also riders who will receive payments of £1,000 (Dh5,000) and £500 (Dh2,500).

All riders who have worked with Deliveroo for at least one year and completed 2,000 orders will receive £200 (Dh1,000), the company said when it announced the scheme.

WOMAN AND CHILD

Director: Saeed Roustaee

Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi

Rating: 4/5

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