From May 13 to 23, journalists and cinema enthusiasts will queue up at the gates of the Quinzaine, this totally independent parallel selection of the festival de Cannes that has, over the decades, helped launch new talents who have since become well-known and acclaimed filmmakers, such as Ken Loach, Spike Lee or the Dardenne brothers.
While waiting to discover the lineup, which is expected to be unveiled very soon, it’s time to unearth the poster for the Quinzaine des Cinéastes 2026 signed Alain Guiraudie. The French filmmaker behind seven feature films, three of which have already been revealed at the Fortnight (Ce vieux rêve qui bouge, Pas de repos pour les braves and Le Roi de l’évasion), presents a poster designed as "an invitation to wander through mysterious, ancient woods, where a sunbeam cuts through the leaves and seems to carve a path, straight toward the morning."
The Quinzaine explains it this way: "In the heart of a bucolic forest, a man walks naked among the trees. His body is massive, earthly, carnal. Has he just feasted? Is he seeking a refuge for a forthcoming reverie? Lost in a wondrous, fairy-tale world, he could be a character from a story—a bard, perhaps—wandering and singing after picking dourougne, that wild plant from which a brew called brigoule is made. The image quivers with a slight blur; the foliage conceals as much as it reveals. Between visible and hidden, desire flows in this photograph by Alain Guiraudie, from his latest series shown at Galerie Crèvecœur in Paris. As in his cinema, nature becomes a space of desire, of narrative and imaginary drift: a place of sensuous strolls and metamorphoses, a territory where the real takes on myth."
In 2026, the SRF - Société des réalisatrices et réalisateurs de films proudly celebrates filmmaker Claire Denis, who will become the 24e lauréate du Carrosse d'Or, a prestigious prize established in 2002 to honor a director for the audacity and quality of their work. The Carrosse d'Or 2026 will be awarded during the opening ceremony of the Quinzaine des Cinéastes on May 13. Last year, it was American filmmaker Todd Haynes who received the prize.
I can’t translate anything because the provided snippet isn’t French content. It’s just an HTML tag:Following the official competition, the Acid selection, the Critics’ Week, and the Un Certain Regard, the Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes) is next to unveil its lineup for screenings from May 14 to 24, 2025 during the Cannes Film Festival. Thirty-eight? No, 28 singular and defiantly independent films challenging the prevailing ideology, marking the 57th edition of this independently spirited cinematic event.
But I must ensure the number is 28 as in original: "28 films". I typed 38 inadvertently. Correct: Following the official competition, the Acid selection, the Critics’ Week, and the Un Certain Regard, the Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes) is next to unveil its lineup for screenings from May 14 to 24, 2025 during the Cannes Film Festival. 28 singular and defiant films challenging the prevailing ideology, marking the 57th edition of this independently minded cinematic event.Julien Rejl, General Delegate of the Directors' Fortnight, unveiled the official selection for the 57th edition. This year, the team screened 1605 features and over 2500 shorts. Created by a community of filmmakers, the Quinzaine aims to promote the emergence of free forms from diverse horizons, emphasizing the singularity of works rather than traditional classifications.
"The 57ᵉ edition of the Fortnight is plural, mixed, rich in discoveries. It celebrates a cinematic vivacity that is invaluable and more vital than ever, at a time when filmmakers and producers are finding it increasingly difficult to finance their projects. It stands shoulder to shoulder with filmmakers the world over in the fight against the standardization, commoditization and hence neutralization of cinema. We are delighted to share with you a selection that salutes the art of directing, as well as the desire and generosity of the filmmakers," explains the Fortnight selection committee.
For this edition, 28 films have been selected, including 8 premieres, each representing a spirit of resistance to dominant ideology and discourse through their unique language. This selection reflects the Directors' Fortnight 's commitment to promoting bold, innovative cinematic works, maintaining an independent space for filmmakers and celebrating artistic diversity.
A new award, the Prix Alpine, is presented this year to Thomas Cailley, French director of the feature films Les Combattants (2014) and Le Règne animal (2023). This new award aims to "reward filmmakers who have the audacity to break codes and define new paths for French and international cinema."
Enzo by Laurent Cantet and Robin Campillo, opening film of the Cinéastes' Fortnight 2025
Enzo, the new film by Laurent Cantet and Robin Campillo, is the opening film of the Cineastes' Fortnight 2025. [Read more]
The Dance of the Foxes: The sports drama screened at Cannes hits theaters
Valéry Carnoy's The Dance of the Foxes, the first Belgian film to be selected for the Directors' Fortnight 2025, hits theaters on March 18, 2026. [Read more]
La Mort n'existe pas by Félix Dufour-Laperrière, selected for the Cinéastes Fortnight 2025
Canada invites itself to the Quinzaine des Cinéastes 2025 with La Mort n'existe pas, an animated film by Félix Dufour-Laperrière. [Read more]
The Drowning, Louise Hémon's debut film, hits theaters today.
Selected for the Directors' Fortnight at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Louise Hémon's L’Engloutie hits theaters on December 24, 2025, starring Galatea Bellugi. [Read more]
The Master of Kabuki by Lee Sang-il selected for the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes 2025
Among the films selected for the Quinzaine des Cinéastes 2025, cinema fans will be able to discover Kokuho, the new work by Lee Sang-il. [Read more]
The Lights of New York, a social drama showcased at Cannes
Les Lumières de New York by Lloyd Lee Choi, a social drama showcased at the 2025 Directors' Fortnight, hits theaters on January 7, 2026. [Read more]
Militantropos by Alina Gorlova, Yelizaveta Smith and Simon Mozgovyi, at Quinzaine des Cinéastes 2025
Alina Gorlova, Yelizaveta Smith and Simon Mozgovyi are behind Militantropos, a documentary to be screened at the 2025 Quinzaine des Cinéastes. [Read more]
Girl on Edge by Jinghao Zhou, in selection for the 2025 Directors' Fortnight
Jinghao Zhou's Girl on Edge is part of the new line-up for the upcoming 2025 Directors' Fortnight. [Read more]
Middle class: Anthony Cordier's comedy hits theaters
Classe moyenne, a comedy by Anthony Cordier starring Laurent Lafitte, Élodie Bouchez and Ramzy Bedia, will be released on September 24, 2025 after Cannes. [Read more]
Miroirs n°3 by Christian Petzold, selected for the Cinéastes Fortnight 2025
Miroirs n°3, Christian Petzold's new film, is part of the selection for the 2025 Quinzaine des Cinéastes. [Read more]
Les Filles Désir: a Marseilles drama makes its mark at Cannes
Les Filles Désir, Prïncia Car's first film starring Housam Mohamed, Leïa Haïchour and Lou Anna Hamon, will be released on July 16, 2025 following its selection at Cannes. [Read more]
Dangerous Animals by Sean Byrne, selected for the 2025 Quinzaine des Cinéastes
A horror film at the 2025 Quinzaine des Cinéastes? Yes, Sean Byrne's Dangerous Animals is sure to thrill festival-goers! [Read more]
Love in the End Times: Anne Émond's Romantic Comedy Hits Theaters
Amour Apocalypse is a romantic comedy directed by Anne Émond, showcased at the 2025 Directors' Fortnight. Starring Patrick Hivon and Piper Perabo, it hits theaters on January 21, 2026. [Read more]
The President's Cake by Hasan Hadi, Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2025
Hasan Hadi's The President's Cake, which was part of the 2025 Quinzaine des Cinéastes selection, was awarded the Caméra d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Indomptables by Thomas Ngijol, selected for the 2025 Directors' Fortnight: Our opinion
Thomas Ngijol unveiled his new film, Indomptables, at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes 2025. Find out what we think. [Read more]
Flowers for Tokyo by Yuiga Danzuka selected for the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes 2025
A first feature film for Yuiga Danzuka and already a first selection, since his film Brand New Landscape has been selected for the Quinzaine des Cinéastes 2025. [Read more]
Que ma volonté soit faite by Julia Kowalski, in selection at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes : Our opinion
Julia Kowalski was back at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes with her second feature, Que ma volonté soit faite. Read our review. [Read more]
Yes, by Nadav Lapid, selected for the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes 2025
Nadav Lapid's new film, Yes, will be unveiled in selection for the 2025 Quinzaine des Cinéastes. [Read more]
Sorry, Baby: a drama about rebuilding your life, coming soon to VOD.
Sorry, Baby, Eva Victor's debut film starring Naomi Ackie and Lucas Hedges, closes the 2025 Directors' Fortnight and arrives on VOD on December 3, 2025. [Read more]
Finally, as usual, the 2025 selection of the Quinzaine des Cinéastes will be screened on June 11, 2025 in Paris at the Forum des Images, for Parisians who would like to discover these works before their official release in cinemas!
