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Mylène Farmer Honors David Lynch with Premiere of 'Confession' at Cannes Opening

The French singer debuted her unreleased ballad alongside visual tributes to the late filmmaker during the 78th Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony.

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Overview

  • Mylène Farmer performed her unreleased song 'Confession' live for the first time at the Cannes Film Festival's opening gala on May 13, 2025.
  • The performance served as a tribute to David Lynch, the acclaimed filmmaker and Farmer's longtime friend and collaborator, who passed away in January 2025.
  • Visual elements included excerpts from Lynch’s film 'Sailor et Lula' and a series of photos of the director displayed on a giant screen during the performance.
  • Laurent Lafitte, the evening's master of ceremonies, highlighted Farmer and Lynch's artistic and personal connection, noting their recent collaboration on Farmer’s 2024 album 'Remix XL.'
  • Farmer's emotional ballad 'Confession' was released on all major streaming platforms immediately following the live performance.