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This year marks the 77th edition of the festival, which will run from May 14 to 25. It will open with French comedy The Second Act, directed by Quentin Dupieux. Meryl Streep has received an Honorary Palme d'Or, with George Lucas to follow suit. View trailers of films from the festival on our YouTube channel.

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When The Light Breaks
When The Light Breaks
From one sunset to another, Una, a young art student encounters love, friendship, sorrow and beauty.
The Invasion
The Invasion
Life in Ukraine under the shadow of war.
Megalopolis
Megalopolis
Power play and corruption unfold in a futuristic city.
Bird
Bird
12-year-old Bailey lives with her single dad Bug and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for his kids and Bailey who is approaching puberty seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Prequel about the young Furiosa, who is snatched by a bike gang.
Simon Of The Mountain
Simon Of The Mountain
Simon is 21 years old. He introduces himself as a mover's helper. He claims not to know how to cook or clean the bathroom, but he does know how to make a bed. Recently, he seems to have become a different person…
The Second Act
The Second Act
Film within a film sees actors squabble at a roadside pub.

Cannes Film Festival Features

Coppola, the fearless, has no regrets
Megalopolis director values friendship more than personal fortune
Miller still a playful child at heart
Furiosa director on the joys of technology, creating legends and eternal curiosity
Status 'protected' Cannes star Léa Seydoux
'From the beginning I worked with people who respected me - more or less'
Streaming Spolight: Cannes Class of 23
Hits from last year's festival you can now stream at home

Cannes Film Festival News

Meryl crowned Queen of the Croisette
Honorary Palme for Hollywood royalty as Cannes crowds and first nighters go wild for Streep
Gerwig living the dream in Cannes
#MeToo, strikes, sitting in judgment and Donald Trump.. Barbie director and her jury take stock of the task head
Cannes femmes in the eye of the storm
Riviera #MeToo clouds gather as festival launches with Streep, Gerwig and Arnold to the fore
Mohammad Rasolouf escapes Iran
Move comes days after The Seed Of The Sacred Fig director was sentenced to jail and flogging
Actress on Cannes #MeToo barricades
Judith Godrèche's short film highlights victims of industry insider sexual abuse
Cannes organisers complete the line-up
New films by Hazanavicius, Stone, and Rasoulof join the throng
Many lives of Abel Gance’s Napoleon
Epic silent film restored for a 'new' version in Cannes Classics
Sophie Fillières' final film to open Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
Agnès Jaoui escapes to the Highlands in filmmaker's fond farewell
Cannes Critics’ Week to open with Ghost Trail
Record number of contenders vie for space in the selection
Coppola, Arnold, Cronenberg hope to make bumper Cannes
Thierry Frémaux announces the return of the Festival’s big guns for 77th edition
Costner and Lucas ride out at Cannes
Stars return for world premiere and a Golden Palm, while Andrea Arnold also to receive honour
King of the absurd to open Cannes
Quentin Dupieux ready to rock the Croisette with a starry comedy
Latest Mad Max instalment races to Cannes
George Miller 'thrilled' to be back on the Croisette with Furiosa
'President' Dolan returns to Cannes
Director 'humbled and honoured' to head Un Certain Regard jury

Cannes Film Festival Galleries

Cannes 2024 - opening night
Cannes 2024 - opening night
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