The films of the Official Selection 2026
Discover the list of feature films selected in Competition, Un Certain Regard, Out of Competition, Midnight Screenings, Cannes Premiere and Special Screenings.
John Travolta returns to the Festival de Cannes ! He will present his directorial debut.
The unforgettable Vince Vega of Pulp Fiction returns to the Croisette for an event as unexpected as it is exciting: his very first film as a director. Presented in the...
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...
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(THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD) Francesco SOSSAIUn Certain Regard, 2025Released on 08.04.2026
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