The Cannes Film Festival offers a platform for bold films that explore topical issues with a touch of humor. Rumors, presented out of competition, promises a biting satire of the corridors of world power.
At an annual summit, the leaders of the seven G7 nations get lost in the woods. Despite this absurd situation, they must draft a declaration on a global crisis. The film offers a comical look behind the scenes of these high-level meetings, with Denis Ménochet as the French president and Cate Blanchett playing a figure inspired by Ursula von der Leyen.
Rumors is a unique collaboration between directors Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson and Guy Maddin, known for their original approach to filmmaking. The cast features international stars such as Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander and Roy Dupuis, promising memorable performances in this political satire.
Thierry Frémaux commented:"Rumors is a three-voice, six-hand co-direction byEvan and Galen Johnson and Guy Maddin. It's a film that tells the story of a G7, the story of a meeting of the great leaders of this country. Denis Ménochet plays the French president, and Cate Blanchett plays a sort of Ursula von der Leyen. It's a comedy, an ironic comedy, a political comedy, but something extraordinarily instructive too".
Cannes Festival 2025: The latest news and information about the 78th edition
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