Cannes Classics 2024 unites del Toro, Dern and Argento for legendary screenings
This year’s Cannes Classics section will welcome some of cinema’s most celebrated names. Filmmakers, actors, and industry legends will attend screenings of restored films and documentaries. The programme also includes a tribute to the late production designer Dean Tavoularis. Guillermo del Toro will present a 4K restoration of his 2006 fantasy Pan’s Labyrinth at Cannes Classics. The screening marks the film’s 20th anniversary. Del Toro is expected to introduce the restored version in person.
Bruce Dern will attend the premiere of Dernsie: The Amazing Life Of Bruce Dern, a documentary about his career. The film features interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Alexander Payne, and other collaborators. His daughter, Laura Dern, will also join the event.
Dario Argento will be present for a screening of Love Circle (1968), a film for which he wrote the screenplay. The event highlights his early contributions to Italian cinema.
Jerzy Skolimowski and his wife, Ewa Piaskowska, will attend the restored version of his 1982 film Moonlighting. The screening offers audiences a chance to see the director’s work in a refreshed format.
The entire Cannes Classics section will honour Dean Tavoularis, the late production designer behind films like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now. The tribute includes 21 feature films, 3 short films, and 6 documentaries showcasing his influential career. The Cannes Classics lineup brings together iconic filmmakers and restored classics. Audiences will see rare screenings, meet legendary figures, and celebrate Tavoularis’ enduring legacy. The events run alongside the festival’s main programme, offering a mix of nostalgia and cinematic history.
