Boots Riley Critiques Cannes Film Festival for Snubbing His Works
Boots Riley Says Cannes Didn’t Pick ‘I Love Boosters’ or ‘Sorry to Bother You’ and Chose ‘The Idol’ Over ‘I’m a Virgo’: ‘They Just Don’t Like My Stuff. All Good’

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Filmmaker Boots Riley expressed disappointment over the Cannes Film Festival's decision not to select his films, including 'I Love Boosters' and 'Sorry to Bother You.' He noted that the festival favored other projects, stating, 'They just don’t like my stuff.'
- 01Boots Riley's latest film 'I Love Boosters' premiered on May 22, 2023.
- 02Riley's previous works, including 'Sorry to Bother You' and 'I am a Virgo,' were also rejected by Cannes.
- 03He criticized Cannes for selecting 'The Idol' over 'I am a Virgo.'
- 04'I Love Boosters' features a cast including Keke Palmer and LaKeith Stanfield.
- 05Variety described 'I Love Boosters' as an 'incendiary prank of a movie'.
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Boots Riley, known for his unique filmmaking style, has voiced his frustration regarding the Cannes Film Festival's repeated rejection of his projects. Despite the success of his latest film, 'I Love Boosters,' which premiered on May 22, 2023, Riley noted that Cannes opted to showcase other films instead, including 'The Idol,' which he believes overshadowed his work. He pointed out that his previous film, 'Sorry to Bother You,' was also snubbed by the festival, which has a history of favoring certain types of films over others. Riley humorously remarked on social media that the festival simply does not appreciate his style, stating, 'They just don’t like my stuff. All good.' 'I Love Boosters' is a satirical take on consumerism, featuring a cast that includes Keke Palmer and LaKeith Stanfield, and has been described by Variety as a provocative and playful film that challenges societal norms.
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