For two weeks in every May, the ocean coastal city turns into a paradise for cinefiles. With the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, running from 13 May to 24 May, Crocet once again finds himself in a cultural spotlight. Indian director Payal Kapadia, who was going to win the first Grand Prix from the country last year We all imagine as lightThis year returns as a jury, with Juliet Binoche, Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong and more. It is a moment of a full-cycle, and is also a symbolic, as the ears are not seen in the years, riding a wave of artistic and award-season credibility. Hollywood Titans, International Autrequors, for the first time filmmaker, and experienced ears will regularly land on the prestigious red carpet once again to look like the future of the cinema.
In the press conference unveiling the official selection, the artistic director Theri Framx was provoked by the spirit of the swagger restored. For a long time as the subscription of world cinema, the ear now finds itself more in the sink with the annual award season. Four of the last five Palame D’Or – AnoraAnatomy of a Fall, Triangle of Sadness, Tetan And Parasite – NAB Oscar with enrollment, gone with Parasite And Anora Pulling double ear-oscar for the best picture. In 2024 alone, 31 Academy Award nominations went to the films which premiered in Cannes.
This year’s main competition lineup is as diverse as usual. Many returning luminaries are dying for sails. Belgian legends return with The Dearden Brothers Young motherAnd Iranian disgruntled autorur Jafar brings panahi A simple accidentA follow -up by his reviewers Koi bearWes Anderson Fonisian planAn unbearably stacked cast -Tom Hax, Scarlett Johansson, Ridge Ahmed and Bill Murray – are mentioned for the fourth time in the competition.
New voices are also making noise. There is initial discussion with German director Mascha Shilinsky, which is largely unknown outside Europe Falling soundA generational family saga. Spanish director returns with Carla Simone RomeriaWhile American Indie Darling Kelly Rechard premiered his period heest drama the mastermindJosh O’Coner starring – whatever appears History of soundA queue war-time drama by Oliver Harmanas of South Africa, which is the co-act of Paul Mascal.
This year the competition is directed by one-third of the films of films, which is a notable milestone towards Linge equity in the old age of Cannes. Among them are Julia Ducornaau, 2021 Palme winners TetanReturning with AlphaA neon-supported body horror allegedly during the AIDS crisis. Neon, it should be said, in recent years has become an ear power player, distributed to all of the last five nerves winners. with Alpha And Ari aster Edington – A Dark Fever Dream starring Jokin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal – Indie distributor is ready to maintain its festival hot street.
As usual, not all buzz remain inside the palais. Out-off-competition slots are flush with high-profile title: Spike lease The highest 2 lowestDenjel Washington, and Ethan Coen’s Kurosawa Ref Not honey!His follow -up for last year Drive away dollBoth are ready for the premiere, without the ambitions of the Palam. Tom Cruise also returns with Cruset Mission: Impossible – Last RekanBlockbuster magic is expected to re -receive Top Gun: Mavric,
Meanwhile, the presence of India is a matter of this year, stopping for a long time in the ear. Neeraj Gaywan Homebound The United Nations will premiere in a fixed relationship section, exactly a decade later Masuan Got him to the world. Dharma Productions -backed film Ishan Khat, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, and a Marki endorsement: Martin Scorscles, who have recently joined as executive producers, claim. In restored cinema, Satyajit Ray Arner Deen Ratri ,Day and nights in the forest) Return in 4K, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore attended the screening.
La Cinef also has facilities in India A doll made of clayThe Ethiopian student Cocobe Gabreheria Tesfe offered a story of migration and crushed athletic dreams, studying in Kolkata. Bollywood glamor will not be far behind, Alia Bhatt started her Cannes as a lorial ambassador and Cannes veteran Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also expected to make her annual appearance.
Fort of directors will have facility of Nadav Lapid Yes!A satire was set after the October 7 attacks in Israel. In acid section, Iranian Director Sepide Persian Screen Keep your soul on your hand and walkA documentary tribute to Palestinian war reporter, Fatima Hasauna, who was killed a few days after the announcement of the film.
Meanwhile, in the film market, the chutney behind the nonsense of the back and forth is likely to move around a proposed American policy, which is to apply tariffs on foreign-produced films. Whether the threat of Donald Trump is rhetoric or the upcoming reality, the news industry injects uncertainty in the news industry that is already struggling with dramatic decline and streaming wars.
Nevertheless, the ear thrives on surprise. This is the kind of festival where almost an unknown start can become an Oscar jugrant. Is it next or not Parasite Already hidden in a simple scene among the 3,000 films made this year, 2025 is a possible vintage year for the world’s most influential film Festival.
Published – May 12, 2025 01:24 pm IST
