Cannes festival - activities

Cannes Film Festival: How was the city of Cannes chosen to host the festival?

For nearly 80 years, Cannes has become the world capital of cinema. Every year, for two weeks, the international elite of the seventh art meets there to celebrate nearly one hundred films.

Is the Cannes Festival threatened by social movements?

While many demonstrations have been taking place in the country for several weeks, many rumors predict that there will be outbursts during the Cannes Film Festival. The city has just forbidden all the demonstrations during the fortnight. We make the point.

A Song Sung Blue: Zihan Geng's first feature film at Cannes 2023

A Song Sung Blue (Xiao Bai Chuan), Zihan Geng's first feature film, selected for the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. A poignant drama exploring the summer wanderings of an introverted teenager. The film is due in cinemas on December 6, 2023.

Nomade presents : The Sunset Live Sacem at the 76th Cannes Film Festival

The Sunset Live Sacem, a partnership between Nomade and Sacem, returns this year to the 76th Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the marriage of music and cinema. From May 17th to 23rd, on the 3.14 beach, talented artists will offer unique performances during these exclusive evenings.

Mambar Pierrette by Rosine Mbakam: The struggle of a seamstress mother in rainy Douala

Mambar Pierrette by Rosine Mbakam, a poignant documentary presented in the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Follow the daily life of Mambar, a resilient seamstress from Douala, as she faces the challenges of rain, back-to-school preparations and family life.

Légua by Filipa Reis & João Miller Guerra : A poignant portrait of a changing region

Légua by Filipa Reis & João Miller Guerra, a film presented in the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Immerse yourself in the moving story of Emilia, the janitor of an old house in Portugal, and Ana, whose health is deteriorating, as they seek their place in a changing world.

In Flames by Zarrar Kahn: A disturbing drama exploring family ties and deep-seated fears

Discover Zarrar Kahn's In Flames, a debut feature presented at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Immerse yourself in the moving story of a mother and daughter, faced with a difficult choice after the death of their family patriarch.

Déserts by Faouzi Bensaïdi: A comic and mystical journey to the heart of southern Morocco

Déserts by Faouzi Bensaïdi, presented in the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Follow the hilarious and mystical adventures of Mehdi and Hamid, two friends who find themselves drawn into an unexpected journey through the deserts of Morocco. The film is due in cinemas on September 20, 2023.

Creatura by Elena Martín Gimeno: An intimate exploration of the relationship with one's body

Creatura by Elena Martín Gimeno, a film presented in the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Follow Mila's introspective journey as she revisits her past to understand her relationship with her own body.

Grace: A journey through Russia with Ilya Povolotsky at Cannes 2023

Ilya Povolotsky's first feature film, Grace (Blazh), follows a father and daughter across Russia and will be presented at the Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight 2023.

Agra : Indian drama presented at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes, Cannes 2023

Kanu Behl's Agra, an Indian comedy-drama dealing with social and family taboos, has been selected for the Directors' Fortnight at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Val Abraham: Special session of the romantic drama at the Directors' Fortnight, Cannes 2023

Val Abraham, a romantic drama directed by Manoel de Oliveira, is presented in a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.

Le Syndrome des Amours Passées: Fantastic comedy at Cannes Critics' Week 2023

Discover Le Syndrome des Amours Passées, a fantastic comedy by Ann Sirot and Raphaël Balboni, presented as a special screening at Critics' Week at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. The film is due in cinemas on October 25, 2023.

Filles du Feu, a short film by Pedro Costa presented at the Cannes Film Festival 2023

Portuguese director Pedro Costa's short film, "Filles du Feu", is part of the official selection of the 76th Cannes Film Festival.

Lisandro Alonso's Eureka: Time travel and Native American culture at Cannes Première 2023

Eureka, a film by Lisandro Alonso, explores Amerindian culture through a journey through time at the cinema on March 6, 2024.

Only the River Flows by Wei Shujun in Un Certain Regard selection at Cannes 2023

Only the River Flows, a drama directed by Wei Shujun, is in the Un Certain Regard selection at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Lost Country, a political and family drama - Trailer

Lost Country, a drama by Vladimir Perišić, was presented in competition at the Critics' Week of the Cannes Film Festival 2023. The film is due in cinemas on October 11, 2023.

La Mer et ses vagues: A poignant drama by Liana & Renaud to be presented at Cannes 2023

La Mer et ses vagues, a drama directed by Liana & Renaud, explores intersecting destinies in Beirut, selected by ACID at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Ryutaro's Dreaming In Between: A poignant drama presented at the Cannes Film Festival 2023

Ninomiya Ryutaro's drama, Dreaming In Between explores human relationships at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Machtat by Sonia Ben Slama: Documentary on Tunisian wedding musicians, in Cannes

Machtat, a documentary by Sonia Ben Slama, explores the lives of traditional wedding musicians in Tunisia, presented at the ACID Cannes Film Festival 2023.