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Cannes Finalizes 78th Festival Lineup with Four New Films

The official selection now includes 22 Palme d’Or contenders, along with high-profile additions across non-competitive categories.

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Cannes, le 10 mai 2016. Préparatifs avant le Festival international du film.
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Overview

  • The 78th Festival de Cannes, running May 13–24, 2025, has finalized its lineup with four last-minute additions announced on May 8.
  • Chinese director Bi Gan’s sci-fi drama 'Resurrection' joins the competition, bringing the total number of Palme d’Or contenders to 22.
  • The French evacuation thriller '13 jours, 13 nuits,' starring Roschdy Zem and Lyna Khoudri, is set to screen hors compétition.
  • Eugene Jarecki’s documentary 'The Six Billion Dollar Man,' exploring Julian Assange’s story, will be presented in a special screening.
  • The French film 'Ma frère,' directed by Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret, has been confirmed for the Cannes Première section.