The Latest Breaking News from Cannes

Hannah Einbinder: cost of not speaking out on Palestine is greater than losing career

Hacks star spoke at Cannes about fallout from pro-Palestine comments and joining a tradition of Jewish allies

The Guardian - UK · May 14

Cannes Film Festival off to 'fast and furious' start despite Hollywood's absence

The Cannes Film Festival revved up its engines Wednesday evening with a screening of the 2001 blockbuster that launched the Fast and Furious franchise – a tribute to Hollywood despite a notable absence of large studios this year. Meanwhile, the main competition got started with films from Japan and France.

Radio France Internationale · May 14

Gillian Anderson's Cannes Film Festival dress is the strongest indicator yet that butter yellow is back

And I've found the exact match too

Woman & Home · May 14

‘Who Is She Waving At?’: Hilarious Reactions After Actress ‘Ignored’ On Cannes Red Carpet

“She is waving at imaginary paparazzi like it’s a Marvel post-credit scene.”

Bored Panda · May 13

Gillian Anderson shows off ’80s-style curls at Cannes Film Festival

The X Files actress was photographed on Wednesday in a beige floral Miu Miu midi-dress complete with a blonde curly do.

Evening Standard · May 13

Cannes Film Festival 2026: Fans lock down red carpet spots ahead of opening

Film fans gather overnight at Cannes, using stepladders and chains to secure red carpet spots as they wait for a glimpse of opening night stars.

Euronews · May 13

Cannes is a beautiful, gruelling circus. I wouldn’t quit it for anything

The festival is a celebration of cinema and a frantic trade show all at once. After 25 years, I can’t help but go back, says critic Agnès Poirier

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Cannes promises ‘electric’ opener, as AI fears feature behind the scenes

The Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday unrolled its red carpet, with 22 films vying for the big prize – the Palme d'Or. Meanwhile behind the scenes, artificial intelligence and the absence of major American studios are what's got everyone talking.

Radio France Internationale · May 12

Cannes Film Festival opens as Hollywood blockbusters stay away

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has commenced on the French Riviera, featuring 12 days of world premieres and culminating on 23 May with the presentation of the prestigious Palme d’Or. The festival opened with the French period-comedy The Electric Kiss and an honorary Palme d’Or was awarded to Lord of…

The Independent UK · May 12

Can you tell which stars are missing from these iconic red carpet photos?

Empty Red Carpet makes a statement against AI as the Cannes Film Festival gets underway.

Creative Bloq · May 12