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Cannes is a French film festival held annually in May in the city of Cannes on the French Riviera. The festival has been a significant event in the film industry since its inception in 1946, showcasing new films from around the world and awarding prestigious prizes like the Palme d'Or. Recent news articles mention Nathalie Baye's passing at 77, Isabelle Huppert's performances, Brice Teinturier's comments on French politics, an incendie de Crans-Montana investigation, Spanish presence in Cannes, Olivier Faure's motion of censure, François-Xavier Bellamy's candidacy, and a recent discovery of human remains in Langen. These events demonstrate the ongoing relevance of Cannes as a hub for film, politics, and culture in France.
Last updated: April 25, 2026
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News from Cannes
Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski
ByteDance AI films shake up Cannes as TikTok owner challenges Hollywood norms, budgets
Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
Mick Jagger to play Josh O’Connor’s father in new film from Alice Rohrwacher
Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it
Harlem Renaissance documentary finally gets global premiere 50 years after cameras rolled
Cannes spotlight reverts to auteurs as Hollywood retreats from film festival
Nathalie Baye, French actor known for her warmth and versatility, dies at 77
