The Latest Breaking News from Cannes

Why is African cinema out of the picture at the Cannes Film Festival?

Does the absence of African films in the main competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival point to a glass ceiling? Or is African cinema still slowly but surely finding its way to the top table?

Radio France Internationale · May 16

Did John Travolta Undergo Plastic Surgery? Actor Debuts Shocking 'New Look' Fans Say Resembles Bad Bunny

John Travolta's remarkably youthful appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival has fuelled fresh plastic surgery rumours as the 72-year-old unveiled his directorial debut and received an honorary Palme d'Or.

International Business Times UK · May 16

“White Samuel L. Jackson”: John Travolta’s New Cannes Look Triggers Hilarious Memes And Reactions

Here are the most hilarious reactions for John Travolta's unrecognizable Cannes look.

Bored Panda · May 16

John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut

The Independent UK · May 15

Jane Schoenbrun's queer slasher movie 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' jolts Cannes

A bold, bloody queer slasher film starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson gave the Cannes Film Festival a gonzo jolt

The Independent UK · May 15

We now know what the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P looks like, and the flagship model sports dual lenses with a 3x zoom and 1-inch sensor — but we're still waiting on a launch date

We know the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is coming, and what it looks like, but a lot of key specs are still unknown.

TechRadar · May 15

I don't usually come to the Cannes Film Festival – but for this much dynamic range, I will! The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P makes its Cannes debut

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 debuts at the Cannes Film Festival – and crowds of cinematographers are there to see it

Digital Camera World · May 15

Honor’s Robot Phone aims to revolutionize mobile filmmaking, and it now has a release window that’s just months away

The Honor Robot Phone is landing in Q3 2026, and ahead of that release window, it's been shown off at the Cannes Film Festival.

TechRadar · May 15

France has 'responsibility' to break glass ceiling for women in film

Only five directors out of 22 at this year's Cannes Film Festival are women – two fewer than in 2025. Campaigners who want to see the film industry become more inclusive say the numbers reflect a broader gender gap in French cinema.

Radio France Internationale · May 15

Cannes Film Festival Fashion Shockers: 5 Controversial Red Carpet Looks Now Banned

A look at Cannes Film Festival fashion controversies, highlighting 5 iconic red carpet looks that challenged dress codes and are now considered banned.

Fashion Times · May 15