The Cannes Film Festival 2026 has just unveiled its official poster for its 79th edition, which runs from May 12 to 23, and this one spotlights Thelma and Louise, Ridley Scott's film, but above all the two magnetic stars of the film, Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon.
Thirty-five years after the world premiere of Ridley Scott's film at Cannes on May 20, 1991, Thelma & Louise return as the poster girls for the official campaign. These two unforgettable fighters overturned the status quo and shattered several cinematic and political stereotypes; they personified absolute freedom and unwavering friendship; they lit the way toward emancipation when it becomes essential. Remembering them today means celebrating how far we've come, without ignoring the road still to be traveled. details the Cannes Film Festival's official statement.
And to go on: "Avant-garde themes from 1991 run through Thelma & Louise and still resonate powerfully today. To embody them, the Cannes Film Festival has chosen this black-and-white on-set photo for a film that is bursting with color, celebrating life and the timeless struggles for the freedom to be oneself."
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The Latest News and Updates on the 79th Edition
The Cannes Film Festival makes its return to the Croisette for its 79th edition from May 12 to 23, 2026. Click here for the latest updates and news! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From May 12, 2026 to May 23, 2026
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Photo by Roland Neveu, on the set of Thelma & Louise (Ridley Scott, 1991) © MGM Studios / Graphic design © Hartland Villa
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The Latest News and Updates on the 79th Edition
