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Cannes Film Festival Prepares for 78th Edition Amid Industry and Political Turmoil

The festival opens May 13 with 22 films in competition, while legal, geopolitical, and social issues shape the global cinema landscape.

Spike Lee, who took on jury president duties at Cannes in 2021, returns this year with new film "Highest 2 Lowest."
Tom Cruise attends the gala screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2022.
Jennifer Lawrence stars in Lynne Ramsay's "Die My Love."
"Eleanor The Great" stars June Squibb and is directed by Scarlett Johnasson.

Overview

  • The 78th Cannes Film Festival, running May 13–24, will feature 22 films competing for the Palme d’Or, alongside numerous premieres and industry events.
  • Heightened attention is on a parallel ACID section screening a Gaza documentary following the death of photojournalist Fatima Hassouna in a bombing.
  • French actor Gérard Depardieu awaits a Paris court verdict on sexual assault allegations as the festival begins, spotlighting ongoing #MeToo concerns in cinema.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films have created uncertainty for global filmmakers and distributors, with no implementation details yet confirmed.
  • Directorial debuts by Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Stewart, and Harris Dickinson, along with appearances by stars like Tom Cruise and Robert De Niro, highlight the festival’s blend of glamour and artistic innovation.