Cannes Film Festival 2024: All Films Vying for Palme d'Or
The 77th Cannes Film Festival will showcase 19 films vying for the Palme d'Or, the festival’s highest honor. Running from May 14 to May 25, 2024, the festival will be held in the iconic French Riviera town. This year's jury is chaired by acclaimed filmmaker Greta Gerwig, known for her Oscar-nominated work on "Barbie."
Official Competition Films
Payal Kapadia – "All We Imagine as Light”
Indian director Payal Kapadia presents her first narrative feature, telling the story of a nurse whose estranged husband's gift prompts a transformative road trip. Kapadia previously gained recognition for her documentary "A Night of Knowing Nothing," which was featured in Director's Fortnight in 2021.
Sean Baker – "Anora"
Sean Baker’s second film in competition is an adventurous comedy-drama about a sex worker. Baker, known for "Red Rocket," filmed this project in New York and Las Vegas.
Andrea Arnold – "Bird"
Andrea Arnold, an Oscar-winning British director, returns with "Bird," a film about a father struggling to connect with his sons. Arnold’s past films have consistently earned accolades at Cannes, including three Jury Prizes.
Jia Zhang-Ke – "Caught by theTides"
Chinese director Jia Zhang-Ke, a veteran of Cannes, enters with his sixth film in competition. Details about the plot are currently under wraps.
Jacques Audiard – "Emilia Perez"
French director Jacques Audiard’s latest is a Spanish-language musical crime-comedy about a lawyer working for a cartel leader. Audiard has a strong history at Cannes, including a Palme d’Or win for "Dheepan."
Miguel Gomes – "Grand Tour"
Portuguese filmmaker Miguel Gomes debuts in the main competition with "Grand Tour," a story about a civil servant on a journey across Asia, leaving behind his fiancée.
Yorgos Lanthimos – "Kinds of Kindness"
After his recent Oscar success with "Poor Things," Yorgos Lanthimos returns with a film featuring interconnected stories. The cast includes Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Jesse Plemons.
Gilles Lellouche – "L’Amour Ouf"
French director Gilles Lellouche’s first Cannes entry stars Adèle Exarchopoulos in a musical dramedy about a couple from different backgrounds who drift apart as one turns to crime.
Kirill Serebrennikov – "Limonov: The Ballad of Eddie"
Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov’s film stars Ben Whishaw as Soviet poet and politician Eduard Limonov. This marks Serebrennikov's fourth film in competition at Cannes.
Christophe Honoré – "Marcello Mio"
Christophe Honoré presents a meta-comedy starring Chiara Mastroianni and Catherine Deneuve, exploring the legacy of Marcello Mastroianni. This is Honoré’s third film in the main competition.
Francis Ford Coppola – "Megalopolis"
The highly anticipated "Megalopolis" by Francis Ford Coppola follows an architect rebuilding New York City post-catastrophe. Coppola has won the Palme d'Or twice previously.
Karim Aïnouz – "Motel Destino"
Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz returns with a love story set against a backdrop of systemic oppression. His previous films have received critical acclaim at Cannes.
Paul Schrader – "Oh Canada"
Paul Schrader’s first competition entry in decades, "Oh Canada," explores the life of a Vietnam War draft evader in Canada. Schrader is known for his deep and often controversial films.
Paolo Sorrentino – "Parthenope"
Italian director Paolo Sorrentino’s latest work is a mysterious tale starring Gary Oldman. Sorrentino’s films are frequently featured in Cannes, with "Il Divo" winning the Jury Prize.
Ali Abbasi – "The Apprentice"
Ali Abbasi's new film dives into Donald Trump’s early real estate ventures, starring Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong. Abbasi’s previous film "Holy Spider" won Best Actress at Cannes.
Magnusvon Horn – "The Girl with the Needle"
Swedish director Magnus von Horn presents a chilling narrative inspired by real-life Danish serial killer Dagmar Overbye. This is his first film in the main competition.
David Cronenberg – "The Shrouds"
David Cronenberg’s latest film about a businessman connecting with the dead stars Vincent Cassel and Diane Kruger. Cronenberg is a Cannes veteran with several acclaimed entries.
Coralie Fargeat – "The Substance"
French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat debuts at Cannes with a body horror film starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.
Agathe Riedinger – "Wild Diamond"
French director Agathe Riedinger’s debut feature follows a young woman auditioning for a reality show. This marks her first appearance at Cannes.
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FAQ about Cannes Film Festival
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