Overview

• The official lineup for the 78th Festival de Cannes was unveiled on April 10, featuring 19 films in competition, including works by Wes Anderson, Julia Ducournau, and the Dardenne brothers.
• The festival opens with 'Partir un jour,' the debut film of Amélie Bonnin, marking the first time a debut feature has opened Cannes.
• Juliette Binoche, an internationally acclaimed actress and advocate for gender equity, will preside over the jury for this year's festival.
• Robert De Niro will be honored with a Palme d’Or d’honneur during the opening ceremony, celebrating his legendary career in cinema.
• The festival emphasizes its commitment to addressing sexual violence in the film industry and increasing female representation, with six female-directed films in competition, an improvement from previous years.