On Thursday April 10, 2025, Thierry Frémaux and Iris Knobloch unveiled the Un Certain Regard selection for the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, to be held on the Croisette from May 13 to 24, 2025. This year's prestigious selection features 16 films from around the world in competition - with possible additions over the coming days.
The Un Certain Regard selection is a parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival that showcases audacious and different films. Among the 16 films in this competition, which showcases varied and committed works that reflect the evolution of contemporary cinema and the sensitivity of directors to current issues, we find established filmmakers alongside emerging talents.
A real springboard for these directors, Un Certain Regard enables them to make themselves known to a wide audience. The 78th edition of Cannes promises to be rich in discoveries and emotions. Without further ado, discover the Un Certain Regard 2025 selection!
Love me Tender by Anna Cazenave Cambet, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025
Adapted from the book by Constance Debré, Anna Cazenave Cambet's Love me Tender is in the Un Certain Regard selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
A Poet by Simón Mesa Soto, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025
A regular at Cannes, director Simón Mesa Soto presents his new film, Un Poète, in the Un Certain Regard 2025 selection. [Read more]
Le Rire et le Couteau by Pedro Pinho, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes 2025 Festival
Director Pedro Pinho will present his new film, Le Rire et le Couteau, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
The Chronology of Water: Kristen Stewart's first film in theaters
The Chronology of Water, directed by Kristen Stewart and starring Imogen Poots, is adapted from the novel by Lidia Yuknavitch. Presented at Cannes and Deauville, it will be released on October 15, 2025. [Read more]
The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo by Diego Céspedes, in Un Certain Regard selection at Cannes 2025
Diego Céspedes' The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo will be presented in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes 2025 Festival. [Read more]
Météors by Hubert Charuel, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025
After Petit Paysan, Hubert Charuel returns to Cannes 2025 with Météors, presented in the Un Certain Regard selection. [Read more]
My Fathers Shadow by Akinola Davies Jr, special mention for the Caméra d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Nigeria is represented for the first time at Cannes, with the selection of Akinola Davies Jr.'s My Father's Shadow in the Un Certain Regard section. The film was awarded the Caméra d'Or special mention at the Cannes 2025 Festival. [Read more]
L’inconnu de la Grande Arche: historical drama by Stéphane Demoustier in theaters
L’inconnu de la Grande Arche, a historical drama by Stéphane Demoustier starring Claes Bang and Xavier Dolan, will be released in theaters on November 5, 2025. [Read more]
Urchin by Harris Dickinson, in Un Certain Regard selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Actor Harris Dickinson steps behind the camera to unveil his first film, Urchin, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Homebound by Neeraj Ghaywan, in Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025
Neeraj Ghaywan is back in the Un Certain Regard selection at Cannes 2025, with his second film Homebound. [Read more]
A Pale View of Hills by Kei Ishikawa, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025
Japan's Kei Ishikawa will be present at Cannes 2025, in the Un Certain Regard selection, with his film A Pale View of Hills. [Read more]
Eleanor the Great: Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut in theaters in November 2025
Eleanor the Great, a comedy-drama directed by Scarlett Johansson, hits theaters on November 19, 2025. Starring June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. [Read more]
Karavan by Zuzana Kirchnerová, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025
Karavan, the film by Czech filmmaker Zuzana Kirchnerová, will be presented in the Un Certain Regard selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Pillion by Harry Lighton, in Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes 2025 Festival
Harry Lighton's film Pillion has been selected in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Aisha Can't Fly Away by Morad Mostafa, in Un Certain Regard selection at Cannes 2025
Aisha Can't Fly Away, Morad Mostafa's first film, will be presented in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025. [Read more]
Once Upon a Time in Gaza by Tarzan and Arab Nasser, in Un Certain Regard selection at Cannes 2025
Once Upon a Time in Gaza, the new film by brothers Tarzan and Arab Nasser, will be presented in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025. [Read more]
Charlie Polinger's The Plague, in Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025
The Plague is Charlie Polinger's first feature film. It will be presented in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025. [Read more]
Promis le Ciel by Erige Sehiri, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025
Tunisian director Erige Sehiri will present Promis le Ciel, her third film, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Festival 2025. [Read more]
Pile ou face? by Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppis, in Un Certain Regard selection at Cannes 2025
Pile ou face? (Testa o Croce?) is the second film by Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppis, and will be presented in the Un Certain Regard selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Un Dernier pour la Route by Francesco Sossai, in Un Certain Regard selection at Cannes 2025
Francesco Sossai will present his new film, Un Dernier pour la Route, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
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]
Discover the official selection for the 78th Cannes Film Festival, held on the Croisette from May 13 to 24, 2025. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From May 13, 2025 to May 24, 2025
Cannes Festival 2025: The latest news and information about the 78th edition
Cannes Festival 2025: Films in the Official Selection
