La Vénus électrique by Pierre Salvadori – Opening film of the 79th Festival de Cannes
On Tuesday, May 12, to launch the festivities of the 79th Festival de Cannes, French director and screenwriter Pierre Salvadori’s new film will premiere at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, following...
Eye Haïdara, Mistress of Ceremonies for the 2026 Festival de Cannes
French actress Eye HAÏDARA will follow Laurent Laffitte as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the 79th edition of the Festival de Cannes that will take place from May 12 to...
Barbra Streisand, Honorary Palme d’or of the 79th Festival de Cannes
An iconic artist and embodiment of the American dream in all its original splendor, Barbra Streisand is a star. In recognition of her career, the world-renowned actress, director, producer, screenwriter,...
Peter Jackson, Honorary Palme d’or of the 79th Festival de Cannes
After Agnès Varda, Marco Bellocchio, Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, and last year Robert De Niro, New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson will receive an honorary Palme d’Or in recognition of a...
Park Chan-wook, President of the Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes
Twelve spectacular feature films have established him as one of the most fascinating figures in contemporary cinema. Internationally acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, South Korean director, screenwriter and producer...
Interview with Thierry Frémaux, General Delegate of the Festival de Cannes
Cannes Chief Thierry Frémaux on Hollywood Cutbacks, Festival Politics and Industry Upheaval: ‘Our Mission Is Very Simple — to Define What Cinema Will Be in 2026’ By Elsa Keslassy –...
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LE CITTÀ DI PIANURA
(THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD) Francesco SOSSAIUn Certain Regard, 2025Released on 08.04.2026
UN SIMPLE ACCIDENT
by Jafar PANAHI
AFFEKSJONSVERDI
(SENTIMENTAL VALUE) by Joachim TRIER
SIRÂT
by Oliver LAXE
SOUND OF FALLING
(IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN) by Mascha SCHILINSKI
Kleber MENDONÇA FILHO
for O AGENTE SECRETO
Jean-Pierre DARDENNE, Luc DARDENNE
for JEUNES MÈRES
Nadia MELLITI
for LA PETITE DERNIÈRE
Wagner MOURA
for O AGENTE SECRETO
KUANG YE SHI DAI
(RESURRECTION) by BI Gan
Stéphane THIEBAUT, Ruben IMPENS, BSC
for ALPHA
Éponine MOMENCEAU
for CONNEMARAFestival de Cannesthrough the years
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Over its different editions, the Festival de Cannes has become one of the mirrors of worldwide film production. A number of film movements have been revealed, expressed and affirmed there. Discover 7 major periods that have punctuated the history of the Festival.