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This year's edition is running from May 13 to 24 and will open with Partir un jour, directed by Amélie Bonnin. Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d'Or. It will feature Sylvain Chomet's A Magnificent Life, left, as a Special Screening.
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- Cannes Classics
- Cannes Premiere
- Competition
- Critics' Week
- Directors' Fortnight
- Midnight Screenings
- Out Of Competition
- Special Screenings
- Un Certain Regard
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The Girl In The Snow
1899. On a stormy night, Aimée, a young Republican schoolteacher, arrives in a snowy hamlet on the edge of the Alps. Despite the mistrust of the inhabitants, she is determined to shed light on their dark beliefs. As she blends into the life of the community, a sensual vertigo grows within her.
1899. On a stormy night, Aimée, a young Republican schoolteacher, arrives in a snowy hamlet on the edge of the Alps. Despite the mistrust of the inhabitants, she is determined to shed light on their dark beliefs. As she blends into the life of the community, a sensual vertigo grows within her.
The Great Arch
1982. French President François Mitterrand decides to launch an international architectural competition for the flagship project of his mandate: the Great Arch of La Défense, aligned with the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. Against all odds, Otto von Spreckelsen, a Danish architect, wins the competition...
1982. French President François Mitterrand decides to launch an international architectural competition for the flagship project of his mandate: the Great Arch of La Défense, aligned with the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. Against all odds, Otto von Spreckelsen, a Danish architect, wins the competition...
A Useful Ghost
March is mourning his wife Nat who has recently passed away due to dust pollution. He discovers her spirit has returned by possessing the vacuum cleaner. But to become a useful ghost, she first needs to get rid of the useless ones.
March is mourning his wife Nat who has recently passed away due to dust pollution. He discovers her spirit has returned by possessing the vacuum cleaner. But to become a useful ghost, she first needs to get rid of the useless ones.
Bono: Stories Of Surrender
A vivid reimagining of Bono’s critically acclaimed one-man stage show, Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief…
A vivid reimagining of Bono’s critically acclaimed one-man stage show, Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief…
Eddington
A stand-off between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbour is pitted against neighbour in Eddington, New Mexico.
A stand-off between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbour is pitted against neighbour in Eddington, New Mexico.
Dalloway
Clarissa, a writer lacking inspiration, joins a prestigious artist residency at the cutting edge of technology. There, she finds support - and even a confidante - in Dalloway, her virtual assistant, who helps her write. But Clarissa begins to grow uneasy with the AI’s increasingly intrusive presence.
Clarissa, a writer lacking inspiration, joins a prestigious artist residency at the cutting edge of technology. There, she finds support - and even a confidante - in Dalloway, her virtual assistant, who helps her write. But Clarissa begins to grow uneasy with the AI’s increasingly intrusive presence.
Dossier 137
Stéphanie, a police officer working for Internal Affairs, is assigned to a case involving a young man severely wounded during a tense and chaotic demonstration in Paris. While she finds no evidence of illegitimate police violence, the case takes a personal turn when she discovers the victim is from her hometown.
Stéphanie, a police officer working for Internal Affairs, is assigned to a case involving a young man severely wounded during a tense and chaotic demonstration in Paris. While she finds no evidence of illegitimate police violence, the case takes a personal turn when she discovers the victim is from her hometown.
Her Will Be Done
Nawojka, 20, dreams of escaping her harsh life working at the family farm. Under the influence of the free-spirited Sandra, Naw experiences trance-like episodes and strange powers, just like her dead mother before her.
Nawojka, 20, dreams of escaping her harsh life working at the family farm. Under the influence of the free-spirited Sandra, Naw experiences trance-like episodes and strange powers, just like her dead mother before her.
Death Does Not Exist
After a failed armed attack on wealthy oppressors, Hélène, the leader of a freedom-fighting group, finds her convictions shaken in a world that becomes more surreal with each step.
After a failed armed attack on wealthy oppressors, Hélène, the leader of a freedom-fighting group, finds her convictions shaken in a world that becomes more surreal with each step.
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Our lives are the sum of our choices.
Our lives are the sum of our choices.
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Award-winning director Laura Wendel returns to Croisette with second feature
Linklater, Anderson, and Chomet grab Cannes limelight
Dardennes, Reichardt and Trier also make cut as selection revealed
Cannes mission possible for Tom Cruise
The Final Reckoning to be presented Out of Competition
Honorary Palme d’Or for De Niro the perfectionist
Cannes organisers announce award for Taxi Driver veteran on opening night
President Binoche to head Cannes jury
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