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Official selection, expected stars: the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is revealed

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The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is quickly approaching! From May 14th to 25th, celebrities from around the world will walk the red carpet of the Croisette to discover a high-flying selection of films. Let's take a look at the anticipated movies.

This year, there's a new energy in the air at the Croisette. Thierry Frémaux, the Festival de Cannes' general delegate, announced on Thursday, April 11 during the annual press conference that this 77th edition will be "peaceful, joyful, and focused solely on cinema." The grand event will kick off with Quentin Dupieux's Second Act, starring top French talents like Léa Seydoux, Louis Garrel, Vincent Lindon, and Raphaël Quenard. Let the celebration begin!


A Dreamy Lineup

Exciting news from the film industry! Various filmmakers are gearing up to grace the red carpet, bringing with them their cinematic magic. Among the star-studded lineup, we have the legendary American director Francis Ford Coppola (known for masterpieces like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now) making a grand return after two decades with his new film Megalopolis, a sci-fi epic featuring the talented Adam Driver. Kevin Costner will be showcasing his latest western Horizon, while the iconic George Lucas (the genius behind Star Wars) will be honored with a Palme d'Or. The action-packed Mad Max franchise continues with Furiosa, directed by George Miller and starring the fierce Anya Taylor-Joy. Plus, the brilliant Yorgos Lanthimos is back with Kinds of Kindness, featuring the incredible duo of Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe. With so much excitement on the horizon, it's shaping up to be a memorable event for all film enthusiasts.

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Francis Ford Coppola's 'MEGALOPOLIS' will premiere in competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. 🎥 Only four female directors in competition, but who will receive the Palme d'Or? 🌟 Coppola will compete with five French directors, including Jacques Audiard, Christophe Honoré, and Gilles Lellouche. The actor-turned-director is back with 'L'amour ouf', a love story starring Adèle Exarchopoulos and François Civil. Two female directors, Coralie Fargeat and Agathe Riedinger, also stand out. Who will take home the coveted Palme d'Or? Stay tuned to find out! 🎬🏆🎉 #CannesFilmFestival #PalmedOr #ExcitingTimesOnly one hoping to win the Palme for a first film. Alongside the British Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank) and the Indian Payal Kapadia (A Night Without Knowing), we regret...Only four women are included in the competition.


The 19 films in competition 

All We Imagine as Light, by Payal Kapadia
Anora, by Sean Baker
Bird, by Andrea Arnold
Caught by the Tides, by Jia Zhang-Ke
Rough Diamond, by Agathe Riedinger (debut film)
Emilia Perez, by Jacques Audiard
Grand Tour, by Miguel Gomes
Kinds of Kindness, by Yorgos Lanthimos
Crazy Love, by Gilles Lellouche
The Shrouds (Les Linceuls), by David Cronenberg
Limonov : The Ballad of Eddie, by Kirill Serebrennikov
Marcello Mine, by Christophe Honoré
Megalopolis, by Francis Ford Coppola
Motel Destino, by Karim Aïnouz
Oh, Canada, by Paul Schrader
Parthenope, by Paolo Sorrentino
The Apprentice, by Ali Abbasi
The Girl with the Needle, by Magnus von Horn
The Substance, by Coralie Fargeat