Vimala Pons

Vimala Pons is a French actress. She is currently newsworthy due to her role in the upcoming film *La Vénus électrique*, directed by Pierre Salvadori. This film has been selected to open the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026. *La Vénus électrique* is set in early 20th-century Paris and tells the story of a painter struggling with inspiration after the death of his partner. Pons stars alongside Pio Marmaï, Anaïs Demoustier, and Gilles Lellouche. The film's selection as the opening film at Cannes highlights Pons's rising profile and the significance of the film itself within the French and international cinema landscape. The festival's opening selection often garners considerable attention, placing Pons and her co-stars in the spotlight.