The Cannes Film Festival 2025 draws to a close this Saturday, May 24, with the announcement of the winners of the official competition, and in particular the award of the Palme d'Or. While the suspense is still at its height and it's time to make our predictions, here are our 10 favorite films of this 78th edition, all competitions included.
Once again, over a hundred films were screened over 12 intense days, divided between the Official Selection and the parallel competitions - La Quinzaine des Cinéastes, La Semaine de la Critique and ACID.
To help you prepare your cinema diary for the months ahead, as the films gradually make their way into Paris cinemas, discover our 10 favorite feature films from the Cannes Film Festival 2025, which made us laugh, cry or reflect on our place in the world.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Dossier 137 starring Léa Drucker, the upcoming 2026 César winner for Best Actress, is now available on VOD: Our review
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]
Drunken Noodles: our review of Lucio Castro's sensual and dreamlike film
Lucio Castro premiered his film 'Drunken Noodles' at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, and this sensual, dreamlike gem is finally hitting French theaters on April 22, 2026. Read our review before you go! [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]
Put your Soul on your Hand and Walk by Sepideh Farsi, selected at Acid 2025: Our review
Sepideh Farsi's documentary Put your Soul on your Hand and Walk was unveiled at Acid, Cannes Film Festival 2025. Read our review. [Read more]
Discover all our reviews of the films seen at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival below:
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]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The Latest News and Updates on the 79th Edition
