Overview

• The official selection for the 78th Festival de Cannes, running from May 13 to 24, 2025, was unveiled, with 2,909 films screened from 156 countries—a record for the festival.
• Juliette Binoche will preside over the jury, marking her as the second consecutive female jury president after Greta Gerwig in 2024.
• The festival will open with Amélie Bonnin’s debut film 'Partir un jour,' a first-time feature directed by a woman in this prominent slot.
• Robert De Niro will receive a Palme d’honneur during the opening ceremony, honoring his illustrious career spanning decades.
• The lineup emphasizes diversity and progress, with six films directed by women in competition and high-profile entries from Wes Anderson, Julia Ducournau, and Jafar Panahi.