Overview

• The 78th Cannes Film Festival has officially prohibited full nudity and excessively voluminous outfits, including large trains, to ensure decorum and streamline guest movement.
• Festival welcoming teams are tasked with enforcing the new dress code, denying red carpet access to attendees who do not comply with the guidelines.
• Acceptable eveningwear for gala screenings includes long dresses, tuxedos, cocktail dresses, and dark-colored pantsuits, with formal footwear required and sneakers banned.
• The festival’s opening ceremony on May 13 features global live streaming on platforms like YouTube, Mubi, and FilmyDoo, broadening international accessibility.
• Indian stars including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, and Janhvi Kapoor are among the high-profile attendees, highlighting India’s strong presence at this year’s event.