Overview

• The 2025 Cannes Film Festival opened with 'Leave One Day,' a modest musical feature by first-time director Amélie Bonnin.
• Juliette Armanet stars as Cécile, a Parisian celebrity chef navigating pregnancy, her father's health crisis, and a love triangle in her hometown.
• The film incorporates nostalgic French pop and hip-hop tracks, playfully deconstructed to explore themes of memory and cultural change.
• Critics praised the film's heartfelt tone and emotional depth, though some noted its predictable storyline and understated musical format.
• Cannes' selection of this low-key, locally rooted debut reflects a strategic focus on intimate, national storytelling to set the festival’s tone.