The 77th Cannes Film Festival is set to showcase a significant lineup of French cinema and international talent. Opening with Quentin Dupieux’s comedy “The Second Act,” the festival features a jury led by Greta Gerwig. Major highlights include the world premiere of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” and honorary awards for Meryl Streep and George Lucas. The event also addresses critical social issues within the industry, specifically focusing on the “Me Too” movement in France through special screenings and dedicated short films.
- The festival opens with “The Second Act,” a meta-comedy featuring French stars Léa Seydoux, Louis Garrel, and Vincent Lindon.
- Greta Gerwig chairs the main competition jury, marking her first major appearance at the festival since the success of “Barbie.”
- Meryl Streep and George Lucas are scheduled to receive honorary Palme d’Or awards for their career contributions.
- Director Jacques Audiard returns to the competition with “Emilia Perez,” a musical thriller starring Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña.
- Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited project “Megalopolis” will make its world premiere in the official competition.
- The festival will highlight the “Me Too” movement in French cinema, including a screening of Judith Godrèche’s short film “Moi Aussi.”
- Major French entries in the main competition include Gilles Lellouche’s “Beating Hearts” and Christophe Honoré’s “Marcello Mio.”
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