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Die My Love
A dark comedy-psychological thriller from Scottish director Lynne Ramsay, centered on a struggling mother dealing with psychosis in a remote rural area. The cast is star-studded with Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, LaKeith Stanfield, Nick Nolte, and Sissy Spacek.
The Phoenician Scheme
This one is expected to be a new style sensation, echoing the viral appeal of Wes Anderson’s work. It follows a wealthy businessman (Benicio Del Toro) who ropes in his estranged daughter and a Norwegian tutor on a mysterious mission, promising the director’s signature symmetrical and vibrant filmmaking.
Eleanor the Great
Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut stars Oscar-nominated June Squibb as a 90-year-old retiree who moves to New York after losing her roommate and befriends a 19-year-old student, exploring themes of loneliness and connection in later life.
Vie Privée
A French thriller by Rebecca Zlotowski about psychiatrist Lilian Steiner investigating the suspicious death of one of her patients, convinced it was murder.
Eddington
A Western action drama featuring Pedro Pascal, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler. Set in spring 2020, it depicts a tense rivalry between a small-town sheriff and mayor in New Mexico, with neighbors turned adversaries.
Highest 2 Lowest
Spike Lee’s modern take on the 1963 classic High and Low, produced by A24. This urban thriller stars Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, and Jeffrey Wright, and follows a music mogul caught in a ransom plot set against the gritty backdrop of contemporary New York City.
Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning
Tom Cruise returns for the eighth installment of the iconic franchise. Easily one of the festival’s most anticipated films, it promises the high-octane action and stunts the series is famous for.
These titles showcase a great mix of genres and talents, making this Cannes lineup a must-watch for cinephiles and pop culture fans alike.