The excitement of the 75th Cannes Film festival was palpable as journalists gathered on the Champs-Elysées in Paris on Thursday for the annual press conference announcing the films both in and out of competition. With a special nod to Ukraine, this year’s selection is an eclectic mix of familiar faces, big names and exciting newcomers. The jury has yet to be revealed.
After viewing close to 2,000 films, the selection committee has chosen 18 for the main Cannes Film Festival competition, which runs from 17-28 May. Three of them are from French directors.