Cannes Festival 2025: Bella Hadid, Eva Longoria and the stars take to the steps

The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2025 kicked off on May 13 under the banner of French cinema, elegance and emotion. Opening: Partir un jour, a dramatic comedy by Amélie Bonnin, starring Juliette Armanet, Bastien Bouillon and François Rollin, presented out of competition.

A moving inaugural screening

The film tells the story of Cécile, a Parisian chef who returns to her native village after her father suffers a heart attack. There, she encounters her past, her first love, and must make choices. On the red carpet, director Amélie Bonnin posed alongside her cast, to the applause of festival-goers.

Bella Hadid, absolute star of the Croisette

A regular at the event, Bella Hadid once again made her mark in an ultra-glamorous gown with daring cut-outs. Her presence set social networks ablaze, making her thefashion icon of the evening.

Eva Longoria and Heidi Klum: a dazzling duo

Eva Longoria looked radiant in a satin gown with golden highlights, while Heidi Klum dared to wear a sculptural creation. The duo shared a laugh and a hug on the way up the steps, perfectly embodying the festival's festive spirit.

Robert De Niro, still legendary

Actor Robert De Niro, a regular on the Croisette, made a welcome appearance for the photographers. At 81 years of age, he retains an intact presence and a discreet smile that still seduces.

An avalanche of celebrities on the red carpet

The evening was also attended by Halle Berry, Frédérique Bel, Julie Gayet, Juliette Binoche, Geraldine Nakache, Anouchka Delon, Carlos Sainz Jr, Dimitri Rassam, Baptiste Giabiconi, Aïssa Maïga, Blanca Blanco, Pierfrancesco Favino and Anna Ferzetti, not forgetting Arielle Dombasle and Bernard-Henri Lévy.

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The 2025 jury, presided over by Juliette Binoche

This year, Juliette Binoche presides over the official jury. She is joined by :

• Halle Berry (actress, director - United States)

• Payal Kapadia (director, screenwriter - India)

• Alba Rohrwacher (actress - Italy)

• Leïla Slimani (writer - France/Morocco)

• Dieudo Hamadi (director, producer - Republic of Congo)

• Hong Sangsoo (director - South Korea)

• Carlos Reygadas (filmmaker - Mexico)

• Jeremy Strong (actor - United States)

An international, demanding and committed jury promises a thrilling competition.

A successful opening for a long-awaited festival

Between glitter and emotion, this first Cannes evening sets the tone. The Cannes Festival 2025 promises to be as festive as it is cinematographically rich, and the ascent of the steps has not finished making people dream.

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