The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 13 to 24, 2025. At the traditional press conference, the selection of films in and out of competition was unveiled. Among them, the 22 films vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or!
The jury, presided over by Juliette Binoche, will have the tough task of choosing between the films in competition to award the Palme d'Or 2025 on May 24. In addition to the Palme d'Or, other awards will be presented at the end of the festival, including the Grand Prix, the Prix de la mise en scène, the Prix du scénario, the Prix du jury, and the Prix d'interprétation féminine et masculine.
So, will the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival be French, Italian, Belgian, American, or perhaps Swedish? Discover the 22 films in the running for the 2025 Palme d'Or.
A mere accident: Jafar Panahi wins the Palme d’Or 2025
Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Un simple accident by Jafar Panahi is an Iranian political drama exploring themes of revenge and memory. It hits theaters on October 1, 2025. [Read more]
Sentimental Value: Joachim Trier's Award-Winning Drama at Cannes
Cannes Film Festival Grand Prize 2025, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value brings together Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård. Release in France scheduled for August 20, 2025. [Read more]
Romería, a drama by Carla Simón, set to hit theaters in April 2026
Carla Simón’s Romería, an Spanish drama competing in the official Cannes 2025 lineup, hits theaters on April 8, 2026. [Read more]
Echoes of the Past, a Cannes-winning drama, now in theaters
Les Échos du passé by Mascha Schilinski, winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes 2025, hits theaters on January 7, 2026. This German drama explores themes of memory and the passage of time. [Read more]
Les Aigles de la République by Tarik Saleh, official competition at the Cannes Film Festival: Our opinion
Les Aigles de la République (Eagles of the Republic), Tarik Saleh's new film, has been presented in official competition at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival, and is therefore in contention for the Palme d'Or. Find out what we think. [Read more]
The Mastermind, Kelly Reichardt’s gripping thriller hits theaters
Kelly Reichardt's The Mastermind, a crime thriller starring Josh O’Connor and showcased in competition at Cannes 2025, hits theaters on February 4, 2026. [Read more]
Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll, in Official Competition at Cannes 2025: Our opinion
Will Dominik Moll's new film Dossier 137 match the success of La Nuit du 12? The feature film was unveiled in official competition at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival. Find out what we think. [Read more]
L'Agent Secret by Kleber Mendonça Filho, Prix de la Mise en Scène at the Cannes Film Festival: Our opinion
Kleber Mendonça Filho presented his new film L'Agent Secret at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, from which he walked away with the Prix de la Mise en Scène and the Prix d'Interprétation Masculine for Wagner Moura. Read our review. [Read more]
Mario Martone's Fuori, in Official Competition at Cannes 2025: Our verdict
Mario Martone's Fuori is in official competition at Cannes 2025. Read our review. [Read more]
Two Prosecutors: historical drama by Sergei Loznitsa in theaters
Two Prosecutors, a historical drama by Sergei Loznitsa presented in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, will be released in theaters on November 5, 2025. [Read more]
Richard Linklater's New Wave in theaters: our review
Directed by Richard Linklater, Nouvelle Vague, starring Zoey Deutch and Guillaume Marbeck, was presented at Cannes 2025 and will be released in cinemas on October 8. Read our review. [Read more]
Sirat by Oliver Laxe, Prix du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival 2025: Our verdict
Jury Prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival — Sirat, directed by Oliver Laxe, is a sensory drama set amidst the Moroccan desert. The film hits theaters on September 10, 2025. [Read more]
Hafsia Herzi's La Petite Dernière, Prix d'Interprétation Féminine at the Cannes Film Festival: Our opinion
La Petite Dernière, a drama by Hafsia Herzi starring Nadia Melliti, adapted from the novel by Fatima Daas, will be released in theaters on October 22, 2025, after its presentation at the Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
The Sound of Memories, a historical drama starring Mescal and O’Connor
Oliver Hermanus's The Sound of Memories, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, premiered in competition at Cannes 2025 and hits theaters on February 25, 2026. [Read more]
Renoir by Chie Hayakawa, in official competition at the Cannes Festival 2025
Chie Hayakawa returns to the Cannes Film Festival 2025, in Official Competition, with his second film Renoir. [Read more]
Alpha: Julia Ducournau's heart-wrenching family drama on VOD
Presented in competition at Cannes 2025, Julia Ducournau's Alpha will be released on VOD on January 6, 2026, following its theatrical release on August 20, 2025. [Read more]
Jeunes Mères by the Dardenne brothers, Screenplay Prize at the Cannes Film Festival 2025: Our opinion
The Dardenne brothers were back at Cannes 2025 with Jeunes Mères. The film was awarded the Prix du Scénario. Read our review. [Read more]
Ari Aster's Eddington, in Official Competition at Cannes 2025: Our verdict
Ari Aster is in official competition at Cannes 2025 with his new film, Eddington. Find out what we think. [Read more]
Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival: Our opinion
Wes Anderson signs The Phoenician Scheme, a comedy with a prestigious cast (Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera), in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 and in cinemas on May 28, 2025. Read our review. [Read more]
Woman and Child, Iranian drama by Saeed Roustaee honored at Cannes
Presented in competition at Cannes 2025, Saeed Roustaee's Woman and Child hits theaters on February 25, 2026. [Read more]
Die my Love by Lynne Ramsay, in Official Competition at Cannes 2025: Our opinion
The cast of Die my Love, Lynne Ramsay's new film in official competition at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival, includes an outstanding duo: Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. Find out what we think. [Read more]
Bi Gan's Resurrection, Special Jury Prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan presented his new film, Resurrection, at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. It was awarded the Prix Spécial du Jury. [Read more]
Answer on May 24!
Cannes Festival 2025: The latest news and information about the 78th edition
The Cannes Film Festival returns to the Croisette for its 78th edition from May 13 to 24, 2025. Click here for all the latest news and information! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From May 13, 2025 to May 24, 2025
Official website
www.festival-cannes.com
Cannes Festival 2025: The latest news and information about the 78th edition
