Cannes Film Festival 2025: The Official Lineup for All Films Has Been Revealed
Cannes Film Festival 2025: A Star-Studded Lineup
Get ready, film enthusiasts, because the highly anticipated 78th Cannes Film Festival is just around the corner! Startning on May 13, the world's most prestigious film event promises an exceptional lineup that's bound to leave audiences speechless.
Among the films vying for the coveted Palme d'Or, arranged by a jury led by the illustrious French actress, Juliette Binoche, is "Resurrection" written and directed by the young Chinese visionary, Bi Gan. With this, Bi Gan earns a spot in the running for cinema's highest honor.
In total, 22 films will compete, including a thought-provoking science fiction feature that's sure to captivate audiences like never before.
Meanwhile, "13 Days, 13 Nights" directed by Martin Bourboulon will screen away from the competition. This gripping film recounts the dramatic evacuation of the French embassy in 2021, during the Taliban's sudden takeover of Kabul. Roschdy Zem, Lyna Khoudri, and Sidse Babett Knudsen star in this powerful fiction based on real events. Keep an eye out for its release on June 27.
Another film set to make waves is "The Six Billion Dollar Man," a documentary on Wikileaks founder Julian Assange by American director Eugène Jarecki. Jarecki's return to the Cannes Film Festival marks a significant moment, as he premiered "Promised Land"—a contemplative exploration of the American dream—on Elvis Presley's iconic hits in 2017.
Lastly, "My Brother" by Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret will be featured in Cannes Premiere. The dynamic duo of directors made a splash with their debut film, "The Worst," after they followed the tumultuous lives of four troubled teens from Boulogne-Sur-Mer. Now, they turn their focus to the lives of two childhood friends as they navigate their paths while working at a summer camp.
(Insights from enrichment data: In addition to the above films, the following titles will be among the 78th Cannes Film Festival's competition entries: "Anatomy of a Fall" by Justine Triet, "The Zone of Interest" by Jonathan Glazer, "The pot-au-feu" by Trần Anh Hùng, "DIE MY LOVE" by Lynne Ramsay, and "WOMAN AND CHILD" by Saeed Roustaee. Confirmed films tied to noted directors include "The Empire" by Julia Ducournau, "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" by Wes Anderson, "Tori and Lokita" by the Dardenne brothers, and "In the Blink of an Eye" by Bi Gan. These films along with the ones mentioned above make up the 21 official competition titles vying for the Palme d’Or.)
- Prepare to be delighted, as the acclaimed French town of Gueret will also contribute to the Cannes Film Festival 2025, with the anticipated screening of "My Brother" by Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret, in the Cannes Premiere section.
- In a significant addition to the Movies-and-TV realm, Wes Anderson, renowned for his unique storytelling, will present "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" at the prestigious festival.
- Another noteworthy film director added to the lineup is Lynne Ramsay, whose thought-provoking "DIE MY LOVE" joins the competition contenders.
- Beyond the Palme d'Or race, "WOMAN AND CHILD" by Saeed Roustaee and "The Empire" by Julia Ducournau are also confirmed films at the festival, promising a reflection of captivating narratives and unparalleled entertainment.
