The 79th Festival de Cannes is open!

The 79th Festival de Cannes is open!

“To all of you who are trying to resist, here and elsewhere. Good evening and welcome!” It was with these words, between stress and joy, that French actress Eye Haïdara...
Interview with the Feature Films Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes

Interview with the Feature Films Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes

For 12 days, they will discover, debate and decide among the films in Competition for 2026. The Jury, presided over this year by Park Chan-Wook, and comprising Demi Moore, Ruth Negga,...
Eye Haïdara, portrait of the Mistress of Ceremonies of the 79th Festival de Cannes

Eye Haïdara, portrait of the Mistress of Ceremonies of the 79th Festival de Cannes

Eye Haïdara is on the Red Carpet of the Palais. The French-Malian actress, who was first discovered in Le Sens de la fête (C’est la vie!), will be the Mistress...
Opening film: The “false pretense” interview by Pierre Salvadori for La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss)

Opening film: The “false pretense” interview by Pierre Salvadori for La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss)

This year, La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss) by Pierre Salvadori will open the 79th edition of the Festival de Cannes. The author of En Liberté ! (The Trouble with...
10 Things to Know About Peter Jackson, Honorary Palme d’or at the Festival de Cannes

10 Things to Know About Peter Jackson, Honorary Palme d’or at the Festival de Cannes

Known for his cult-like adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, Peter Jackson is also an eclectic filmmaker, both fanciful and poetic. By awarding him an honorary...
The Opening Ceremony in more than 950 cinemas in France !

The Opening Ceremony in more than 950 cinemas in France !

Cinema is meant to be shared, and the Opening Ceremony of the Festival de Cannes isn’t experienced only on the Croisette. Join us tonight at 7pm to launch the 79th...

THE OFFICIAL SELECTION

A stage for world cinema

Each year, during the 12 days of the event, more than 35,000 professionals and festival-goers climb the 24 steps of the “Palais” under the gaze of millions of cinema lovers.