Film Festival · 2026
Cannes Film Festival
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Films
71 films
About the 79th Festival de Cannes
The Festival de Cannes 2026 marks the 79th edition of the world's most celebrated film festival. Held each May on the sun-drenched Croisette in Cannes, France, it brings together the most exciting new films from across the globe, from major auteurs to emerging voices, competing for the iconic Palme d'Or.
Beyond the main competition, Cannes hosts an extraordinary ecosystem of parallel sections, industry markets (Marché du Film), and special screenings, making it the single most important gathering point for world cinema each year. Films selected for Cannes, whether in competition or out, gain immediate global visibility and critical attention.
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Edition
79th
Founded
1946
Location
Cannes, France
Top Award
Palme d'Or
Competition Sections
Cannes 2026 features multiple competition sections, each with its own jury and awards, celebrating the full breadth of world cinema.
Compétition (Palme d'Or)
The main competition for the Palme d'Or, the festival's highest honour, selects approximately 20 feature films from around the world. The jury awards the Palme d'Or, Grand Prix, Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay.
Un Certain Regard
A parallel competition showcasing bold, distinctive films by emerging and mid-career directors. The section has its own jury and awards, celebrating originality and risk-taking in world cinema.
Cinéfondation & Short Films
Dedicated to student films and short films, this section nurtures the next generation of filmmakers with dedicated awards and a platform at one of cinema's most prestigious stages.
Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes)
An independent parallel section presenting audacious first and second features alongside more established auteur works. Historically a launchpad for careers: it introduced Scorsese, Fassbinder, and Almodóvar to international audiences.
Critics' Week (Semaine de la Critique)
Curated by French film critics, this section focuses exclusively on first and second feature films, offering a spotlight to new voices in world cinema.
Categories
In Competition
Un Certain Regard
Out of Competition
Midnight Screenings
Cannes Premiere
Special Screenings
Family Screenings
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Gallery
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Official press materials ↗History of the Festival de Cannes
The Festival de Cannes was conceived in 1939 as a democratic alternative to the Venice Film Festival, which had become dominated by fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. Though the first edition was cancelled due to the outbreak of World War II, the festival finally opened in September 1946, establishing Cannes as cinema's most glamorous stage.
The Palme d'Or, the festival's supreme award, took its current form in 1955. Over the decades, Cannes has launched the careers of countless filmmakers and provided a platform for groundbreaking cinema: the French New Wave, the New Hollywood movement, and today's wave of global auteurs have all found their first major audience here.
Cannes is also home to the Marché du Film, the world's largest film market, where thousands of industry professionals buy, sell, and co-produce films. The combination of artistic prestige and commercial power makes Cannes uniquely influential in shaping the global film landscape.
Palme d'Or · Selected Past Winners
2024
Anora
Sean Baker
2023
Anatomy of a Fall
Justine Triet
2022
Triangle of Sadness
Ruben Östlund
2021
Titane
Julia Ducournau
2019
Parasite
Bong Joon-ho
2018
Shoplifters
Hirokazu Kore-eda
2017
The Square
Ruben Östlund
2014
Winter Sleep
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Festival de Cannes?↓
The Festival de Cannes is one of the world's most prestigious and influential film festivals, held annually in Cannes, France. Founded in 1946, it brings together filmmakers, actors, distributors, and press from across the globe. Its top prize, the Palme d'Or, is widely regarded as one of the most coveted awards in cinema.
When does Cannes 2026 take place?↓
The 79th Festival de Cannes is scheduled for May 2026 in Cannes, France. The official dates are confirmed on the festival's website. The closing ceremony and Palme d'Or award typically take place on the final Saturday evening.
What is the Palme d'Or?↓
The Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) is the highest prize awarded at the Festival de Cannes. Introduced in 1955, it is presented to the director of the best film in the main competition. Past recipients include Francis Ford Coppola, Terrence Malick, Michael Haneke, Bong Joon-ho, and Ruben Östlund.
How are films selected for Cannes?↓
Films are submitted by filmmakers, producers, and sales agents. The selection committee reviews hundreds of submissions and selects approximately 20 films for the main competition, alongside films in parallel sections such as Un Certain Regard, Directors' Fortnight, and Critics' Week.
Who decides the winners at Cannes?↓
The main competition is judged by an international jury of approximately nine members, typically prominent directors, actors, and film professionals, chaired by a distinguished filmmaker. Each parallel section has its own independent jury.
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