Overview

• Julia Ducournau's third feature, 'Alpha,' premiered in Cannes’ main competition, four years after her Palme d’Or win for 'Titane.'
• The film follows a 13-year-old girl, played by Mélissa Boros, whose life unravels after returning home with a mysterious tattoo.
• The cast includes Mélissa Boros, Golshifteh Farahani, Tahar Rahim, Emma Mackey, Finnegan Oldfield, and Louai El Amrousy.
• Ducournau is one of seven female directors featured in this year’s Cannes main competition, highlighting increased gender representation.
• Neon has slated 'Alpha' for a fall 2025 theatrical release, while Ducournau’s A24 TV series remains in development.