Cannes Festival: the films in competition
- The 2025 Cannes Film Festival begins May 13 on the French Riviera, featuring 22 films competing for the Palme d'Or.
- The festival lineup includes works by renowned directors like Ari Aster, Julia Ducournau, and Jafar Panahi, some facing political or personal challenges.
- Key films include Ari Aster's pandemic-set 'Eddington', Ducournau's AIDS-era 'Alpha', and Panahi's 'A Simple Accident', whose director requested silence on his work.
- The jury, led by Juliette Binoche and featuring Halle Berry and Jeremy Strong, will award the Palme d'Or amid works portraying diverse themes and historical contexts.
- The festival highlights include films addressing social issues, historical events, and personal stories, signaling continued global cinematic diversity and political resonance.
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