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: Chilean Drama Awarded at Cannes
The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo is Diego Céspedes' debut feature. Winner of the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes 2025, it will hit theaters on February 18, 2026. [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]
The Unknown of the Grande Arche: Stéphane Demoustier's Historical Drama Coming Soon to VOD
The Unknown of the Grande Arche, a historical drama by Stéphane Demoustier starring Claes Bang and Xavier Dolan, will be available for purchase via VOD starting March 5, 2026, and for rental beginning March 17, 2026. [Read more]
Urchin, Harris Dickinson's debut film in theaters
Urchin is Harris Dickinson's debut feature film, starring Frank Dillane and Megan Northam. The movie was unveiled at Cannes 2025 and is set to hit theaters on February 11, 2026. [Read more]
An Indian Youth — Homebound: a poignant drama by Neeraj Ghaywan
An Indian Youth – Homebound is the latest film by Neeraj Ghaywan, unveiled at Cannes 2025 in the Un Certain Regard section. Starring Ishaan Khatter, it hits theaters on March 25, 2026. This is Ghaywan’s second film featured in the Un Certain Regard lineup at Cannes 2025. [Read more]
Faint glow over the hills in Kei Ishikawa's film, selected for Un Certain Regard at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
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]
Caravane, a drama by Zuzana Kirchnerová, hits theaters
Caravane is Zuzana Kirchnerová’s feature debut, making its debut in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025. Starring Aňa Geislerová, the film hits theaters on April 22, 2026. [Read more]
Pillion, a groundbreaking queer drama starring Alexander Skarsgård, wins an award at Cannes and hits theaters in March 2026
Pillion, a queer drama by Harry Lighton starring Alexander Skarsgård, follows a young man exploring life in a gay motorcycle club. The film is scheduled for release on March 4, 2026. [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]
The Plague: Charlie Polinger's debut film hits theaters
American thriller The Plague, directed by Charlie Polinger and unveiled at Cannes 2025 in Un Certain Regard, hits French theaters on June 3, 2026. [Read more]
Promise to Heaven, a powerful drama by Erige Sehiri starring Aïssa Maïga
Promised Heaven by Erige Sehiri, starring Aïssa Maïga, has been selected for Un Certain Regard at Cannes 2025 and will hit theaters on January 28, 2026. [Read more]
Heads or tails? Western starring John C. Reilly hits the theaters
Heads or tails? Pile ou face? by Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppis, a Western screening at Cannes 2025, featuring John C. Reilly, in theaters from January 7, 2026. [Read more]
A Final Send-Off, Italian comedy set to hit theaters in April 2026
A Final Farewell de Francesco Sossai, an Italian dramedy showcased in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025, hits theaters on April 8, 2026. [Read more]
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]
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 Film Festival 2026: The Latest News and Updates on the 79th Edition
Cannes Festival 2025: Films in the Official Selection
