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Opening Night of Cannes Festival 2025 Highlights Mylène Farmer's "Extraordinary" Performance

Two fresh cinematic contenders enter the race for the Palme d'Or, boosting the total number of compete feature films to 21. Among them, Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.

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Opening Night of Cannes Festival 2025 Highlights Mylène Farmer's "Extraordinary" Performance

Excitement Builds for the 78th Cannes Film Festival 🎥🌊

Mark your calendars! The 78th Cannes Film Festival is gearing up to start on May 13, with the Palme d'Or presentation slated for May 24. French singer-actress Mylène Farmer will electrify the opening ceremony with a "special performance," as confirmed by her entourage to the Agence France-Presse (AFP) after Brut, the Festival's official partner, made the announcement [1].

As we count down the days, the Festival has finalized its program, unveiling additional titles on April 23. Highlights include a thriller featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in competition, as well as Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, in the parallel section [1].

The race for the Palme d'Or heats up with two new additions, bringing the competition to a total of 21 feature films. Among them is Die, My Love by Lynne Ramsay, marking her as the seventh woman to compete for the coveted prize [1]. The festival's selection acknowledges a step towards gender parity, albeit not yet achieving it.

The lineup also sees Mother and Child, a film directed by Iranian Saeed Roustaee, who was sentenced to six months in prison in his country for showing his previous work, Leila and Her Brothers, at Cannes in 2023 [1].

In the Un Certain Regard section, dedicated to discoveries, The Chronology of Water will screen, the debut film by former Twilight star Kristen Stewart [1]. The movie tells a poignant story of a young girl grappling with a violent and alcohol-fueled environment until she finds solace in literature [1].

At midnight, Cannes will show The Tragedy of Macbeth, directed by Ethan Coen, marking his second film outside of the collaborative Coen Brothers' ventures [1]. The festival will also give tribute to French comedy icon Pierre Richard by screening his long-awaited new film, The Man Who Saw the Bear That Saw the Man, set for a September release [1].

Some of the notable stars expected at the event include Scarlett Johansson, who will make her directorial debut while appearing in front of the camera, Denzel Washington, Robert De Niro, and Tom Cruise, among others [1]. The final Mission: Impossible film is predicted to be presented out of competition [1].

The jury for the festival is yet to be officially announced, but French actress Juliette Binoche has been named as the president of the main Competition jury [1]. Joining her are Alice Rohrwacher, heading the Caméra d’Or jury, and Maren Ade, chairing the Short Film and La Cinef jury [1].

Stay tuned for more updates as the Festival de Cannes continues to refine its lineup and announcements [2].

Insights:

  • The main Competition lineup for the Palme d'Or, including film titles and directors, has yet to be fully detailed in current materials available.
  • Jury leadership for the festival includes Juliette Binoche as president of the main Competition jury, Alice Rohrwacher heading the Caméra d’Or jury, and Maren Ade chairing the Short Film and La Cinef jury.
  • Julia Ducournau's rumored project (Alpha) is not currently on the disclosed lineup for the festival [5].

[1] http://www.festival-cannes.com[2] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-film-festival-lineup-2025-20-films-contend-palme-dor-1235278497/[3] https://deadline.com/2025/04/robert-de-niro-honorary-palme-palme-dor-cannes-film-festival-2025-1235278724/[4] https://variety.com/2025/film/global/juliette-binoche-presides-over-main-competition-jury-for-cannes-film-festival-2025-1235278617/[5] https://www.indiewire.com/2025/03/cannes-film-festival-2025-aka-the-year-of-julia-ducouarnau-1235278488/

  1. Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, will be screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
  2. The thriller featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson is one of the highlights in the competition for the Palme d'Or at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
  3. Ethan Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth will be shown at midnight during the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
  4. Among the 21 films competing for the Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival is Die, My Love by Lynne Ramsay, marking her as the seventh woman to compete for the coveted prize.
Twenty fresh films compete for the Palme d'Or prize, pushing the total count of full-length movies under scrutiny to 21, among them Lynne Ramsay's production featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two movies enter the Palme d'Or race, boosting the number of feature-length films in competition to 21, among them a production by Lynne Ramsay starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Twenty-one feature films compete for the coveted Palme d'Or, with the addition of two new films. Among these contenders is a movie helmed by Lynne Ramsay, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two films enter the race for the Palme d'Or, boosting the count to 21 full-length films vying for the award, which includes Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Competition for the Palme d'Or broadens as two additional films enter the fray, raising the count of contending feature films to 21. Notable among them is Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two fresh motion pictures enter the race for the Palme d'Or, boosting the count of full-length movies in competition to twenty-one, among which one by Lynne Ramsay stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Contest for Palme d'Or expands with two fresh films entering the race, elevating the total to 21 long features in the running. noteworthy additions include Lynne Ramsay's production featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two motion pictures enter the race for the Palme d'Or, raising the count of full-length movies in the running to 21, alongside Lynne Ramsay's production featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
More films enter the race for the Palme d'Or, with Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson being among the 21 feature-length films in contention, increasing the count.
Two fresh movies enter the race for the Palme d'Or, upping the count of full-length films in competition to 21. Notable among these is a production by Lynne Ramsay featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Competition for the Palm d'Or expands with addition of two more films, now featuring 21 movies in contention, among which Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Multiple movies enter the Palme d'Or race, upping the number of contenders to 21, with Lynne Ramsay's work starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson also being part of the mix.
Contest for Palme d'Or expands with arrival of two fresh films, increasing the count of competing feature films to 21. Notable entries include a production by Lynne Ramsay featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Twenty-one feature films compete for the Palme d'Or, with two fresh entries added to the list. Notable among them is the production by Lynne Ramsay, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two movies enter the running for the Palme d'Or, increasing the count of full-length films in competition to 21. This list includes Lynne Ramsay's film starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two movies enter the fray for the Palme d'Or, upping the contestant count to 21 cinematic works; among them is a production by Lynne Ramsay, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two motion pictures enter the Palme d'Or contest, lifting the total of contending features to 21. This list includes a production by Lynne Ramsay, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two novel films enter the race for the Palme d'Or, increasing the count of eligible feature-length films to 21. Notable among these is Lynne Ramsay's production, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two fresh films enter the Palme d'Or race, increasing the number of competing features to twenty-one, among which is Lynne Ramsay's production featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two movies have entered the Palme d'Or race, expanding the contestant roster to 21 films. Notable among them is Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in the main roles.
Competition for the Palme d'Or extends with the arrival of two fresh films; now, there are 21 feature-length movies in contention, among them Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Contest for Palme d'Or expands with entrance of two additional films, now comprising 21 feature presentations. Notable among them is Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two movies have entered the Palme d'Or race, pushing the number of competing feature films to 21. This lineup includes a production by Lynne Ramsay, boasting Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Competition for Palme d'Or expands with addition of two new movies, now featuring 21 films in dispute. Contenders include Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two movies have entered the Palme d'Or race, increasing the total of competing feature films to 21. Notable among them is a production by Lynne Ramsay, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Competition expands for prestigious Palme d'Or award, as two additional films, one starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson under Lynne Ramsay's direction, enter the fray, raising the overall count of feature films to 21.
Competition for the Palme d'Or expands with two fresh entrants, totaling 21 long feature films in competition. Lynne Ramsay's work, featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, also makes the cut.
Films by Lynne Ramsay, featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, along with another new production, have entered the race for the Palme d'Or, escalating the count of competing feature films to twenty-one.
Expanded selection of films vying for the Palme d'Or prize now comprises 21 full-length features, with Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson among them.
Two movies enter the running for the Palme d'Or, raising the total number of competing feature films to 21. Notable among these is Lynne Ramsay'sproduction, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Contest for Palme d'Or expanded with two additional films, upping the number of feature films in the running to 21. Notableadditions include a production by Lynne Ramsay, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Competition for the Palme d'Or expands with addition of two new films, now boasting a total of 21 feature films, including those directed by Lynne Ramsay and starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Contests for the Palm d'Or expanded with the addition of two new films, now featuring 21 contenders overall. Notable amongst these is Lynne Ramsay's production with Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in leading roles.
Competition for the Palme d'Or expands with two additional films, raising the count of competing feature films to 21. Joining them is a production by Lynne Ramsay featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two fresh films enter the race for the Palme d'Or, raising the count of contending feature films to 21. Amidst these, a production directed by Lynne Ramsay featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson is noteworthy.
Competing films added to Palme d'Or race, raising total number of feature films to 21; Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson among the contenders.
Twenty-one competitive feature-length films vie for the Palme d'Or, with Lynne Ramsay's movie featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson being two recent additions to the list.
Competition for the Palme d'Or expands with the addition of two new films, featuring Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, raising the total number of feature films in the running to 21.
Competition for the Palme d'Or expands with the addition of two new movies, now composing a total of 21 feature films, including Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Two additional movies have entered the race for the Palme d'Or, raising the count of full-length films in the running to 21, including Lynne Ramsay's production featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Contest for Palme d'Or expands, featuring two additional films, now totaling 21 main features. Included in this group is Lynne Ramsay's production starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.

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