67 Films from the Cannes 2025 Selection

Hélène has lived far from her humble beginnings in the Vosges for years. A sudden career crisis forces her to return to her hometown from Paris. One evening, she unexpectedly encounters Christophe Marchal, a charming former field hockey star from…

The film gently follows a family through a year as the parents deal with separating. It shows both lighthearted and emotional times, capturing the poignant feeling of a love that has faded, alongside the memories they still share, as the…

In a future where people have traded dreams for eternal life, a solitary man discovers a compelling world of illusions, nightmares, and beauty—a world he creates for himself.

In the distant future, ten-year-old Arco experiences an accident during his first flight in a special suit, sending him hurtling into the past. Iris, a girl also ten years old from 2075, rescues him and works tirelessly to find a…

Mila, who has spent years away from home, must return to her family in a remote Polish village, leaving behind her seaside mansion and a secret love affair. The reunion with her family is not the warm welcome she expected.…

Amélie's world is a quiet puzzle until a chance encounter with chocolate sparks her curiosity. Forming a close bond with Nishio-san, the family housekeeper, Amélie begins to see the beauty of nature and the deeper emotions within her family's seemingly…

In 1993 Lagos, two young brothers travel with their distant father as Nigeria faces a turbulent election. They experience the vastness of the city and witness their father’s ongoing challenges amidst growing political turmoil that jeopardizes their attempt to return…

Struggling with the demands of motherhood, Ester takes her son David, who has an intellectual disability, and runs away in a caravan to southern Italy. There, they encounter a young drifter whose kindness reshapes their lives, creating a sense of…

Cowboy Billi and his girlfriend Rosa flee together, but he's wrongly accused of killing her husband. He becomes a figurehead for a growing rebellion. Now, everyone is hunting him, and Rosa holds the key to their freedom.

In 2007, Yahya helps his friend Osama at his falafel shop in Gaza, which secretly operates as a drug front. This involvement leads Yahya to witness a horrific crime. Years later, the Ministry of Culture unexpectedly selects Yahya to star…

A father and son travel to a remote rave in the Moroccan mountains. They are searching for their daughter and sister, Marina, who vanished months prior at a different rave. Feeling drawn by destiny, they join a group of ravers…

George Orwell, a highly influential 20th-century author, predicted a frightening, totalitarian future in his novels *1984* and *Animal Farm*. Director Raoul Peck combines film clips, excerpts from Orwell's diary, movie references, and contemporary footage to offer a portrait of the…

Two good-natured, lifelong drinkers meet a reserved architecture student. Their search for buried treasure, as they journey from pub to pub together, will change the student's perspective on life.

Seventeen-year-old Fatima, the youngest of three sisters, navigates a complex journey of self-discovery. She explores her desires, including an attraction to women, while balancing her loyalty to her supportive French-Algerian family. Beginning university in Paris, she experiences new relationships and…

A younger man and an older man, from different backgrounds, develop an unexpected friendship while helping a circus bear escape to the French countryside. They find common ground in their love of nature and a shared sense of life's wisdom.

Aisha, a 26-year-old Sudanese woman, lives in Ain-Shams, a Cairo neighborhood with a large African migrant population. The authorities' neglect of escalating violence between Egyptians and African migrants has allowed gangs to take over the area. Her life becomes complicated…

Honey O'Donahue, a private investigator in a small town, investigates a string of unusual deaths linked to a secretive church.

In snowy Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, a huge explosion and gunfight expose a pharmaceutical heir's scheme. The death of his father in the hospital sparks a conflict over drugs, throwing both legal and illegal organizations into chaos.

A filmmaker begins working on a project about mother-daughter bonds, which unexpectedly resurfaces painful memories from her past. These memories center on her own childhood trauma and the mother who abandoned her as a baby.

Escaping a difficult childhood, a woman navigates a life marked by competitive swimming, exploration of sexuality, unhealthy relationships, and struggles with addiction. Ultimately, she discovers a path to self-expression and empowerment through writing.

When a mysterious and lethal illness starts spreading, a local legend claims it's passed between men through a loving gaze. As suspicion falls on her family, Lidia must discover if the myth is true.

Police officer Stéphanie, working for Internal Affairs, investigates a violent incident in Paris where a young man was seriously injured during a protest. Although her investigation reveals no evidence of wrongdoing by the police, the case becomes deeply personal when…

In Tunisia, Marie, a 40-year-old Ivorian journalist and pastor, supports vulnerable women like Nané and Jolie. Nané, exploited and without her passport, and Jolie, pressured to return home, must find strength and humor as tensions rise. Marie’s guidance helps the…

Alpha, a troubled 13-year-old, lives with her single mother. Their world falls apart when Alpha returns home from school with a new tattoo on her arm.

Rome, 1980s. Writer Goliarda Sapienza suffers a devastating blow when her decade-long masterpiece is rejected. Driven to desperation, she commits a theft that ruins her reputation. Imprisoned in Italy's largest women's prison, she encounters a diverse group of women –…

Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, begins to piece her life back together following the loss of her closest friend. She decides to return to New York City after spending decades in Florida.

Mahnaz, a 40-year-old widow and nurse, faces challenges with her son, Aliyar, who is suspended from school. Tensions within the family escalate during the engagement ceremony with her new boyfriend, Hamid, when a tragic accident happens. Afterward, Mahnaz must grapple…

The film shifts between two time periods: 1950s Nagasaki, where a Japanese widow lives, and 1980s England, during the Cold War. Through her recollections, the story reveals interconnected secrets from her past that impact her present life across different countries.

In spring 1945, on Amrum Island, twelve-year-old Nanning works to support his family by hunting seals, fishing at night, and working the fields. With the war over, his mother becomes deeply depressed, forcing him to face new challenges as he…

Eighteen-year-old Marina, who lost her parents young, journeys to Spain's Atlantic coast to get a signature for a scholarship. She's going to meet her paternal grandparents, whom she's never met, and faces a large, unfamiliar family. As she spends time…

Set in 1987 Tokyo, an imaginative and emotionally aware 11-year-old girl navigates life as her father battles a terminal illness and her mother struggles with work. She observes the difficulties faced by the adults around her.

A regular at a seedy bar outside Paris discovers he's won the lottery, but his newfound fortune quickly turns dangerous when he's shot in a crime requiring an immediate cover-up.

Following his work at Cahiers du cinéma, a young Jean-Luc Godard believes filmmaking is the ultimate form of film criticism. He persuades producer Georges de Beauregard to finance a small-scale film and develops a concept with François Truffaut about a…

At a shelter for young mothers, Jessica, Perla, Julia, Ariane, and Naïma – each shaped by challenging pasts – strive to build a brighter future for themselves and their children.

In 1955, celebrated playwright and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol is asked to write a weekly column for ELLE magazine about his childhood. He views this as a chance to reconnect with his passion for writing. As he confronts fading memories and…

In May 2020, a conflict between the local sheriff and mayor in the small town of Eddington, New Mexico escalates quickly, dividing the community.

In a quiet Massachusetts suburb in 1970, J.B. Mooney, a jobless family man and aspiring art thief, prepares for his first major heist. He's meticulously planned everything, assembling a team and securing the target museum. But his carefully constructed plan…

In the desolate French countryside, Mika and Dan harbor ambitious dreams despite facing constant setbacks. Following another mistake by Dan, they are forced to work for Tony, their close friend who has risen to become a powerful construction magnate. Now,…

1983. A new socialist president of France, François Mitterrand, launches the world's largest architectural competition, open to all. The competition attracts the attention of major international firms, but unexpectedly, it is won by Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, a little-known architecture…

Jackson inherits a house in rural Montana and moves there from New York with his partner Grace. They soon have a child. As Jackson grows distant and isolated, Grace battles loneliness, struggles with her creative work, and confronts past emotional…

Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, fought extradition to the United States, risking a potentially long prison term for publishing secret documents. The legal battle surrounding his case, a key issue in the debate about freedom of the press, experienced unforeseen…

Cécile is on the verge of opening her dream gourmet restaurant when her father suffers a heart attack, requiring her immediate return to her hometown. Away from the excitement of Paris, she unexpectedly reconnects with her teenage crush. The encounter…

In 1937, during Stalin's Great Terror, a newly assigned prosecutor for the Soviet Union learns of possible corruption within the Secret Police and decides to investigate.

In 1917, two aspiring musicians at the Boston Conservatory find common ground in their shared passion for folk music. Years later, they reunite and set off on a journey to collect songs in rural Maine.

Sergio goes to a West African city to work as an environmental engineer on a road project connecting the desert and the forest for an NGO. He develops a close but complicated relationship with two local women, Diara and Gui.…

A shy pre-teen navigates the cutthroat social scene at a water polo camp, and his anxieties intensify throughout the summer, leading to a deepening psychological struggle.

In Paris's 19th arrondissement, Shaï and Djeneba, inseparable since childhood, are both 19. Shaï struggles with a controlling family, while Djeneba battles profound loneliness. During a summer, they take jobs as counselors at a summer camp, a world away from…

Across a century, four girls, each living their youth on a German farm in different eras, find their lives increasingly connected. Eventually, the boundaries of time begin to blur.

Zsa-zsa Korda, the only daughter of wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda, unexpectedly inherits his entire estate. While her father begins a new business venture, they find themselves pursued by ruthless rivals, dangerous foreign terrorists, and deadly assassins.

During a summer on the French Riviera, the Roussier family struggles to stay together as their 13-year-old daughter, Bertille, faces a serious health issue. Her parents and older sister Marion live with constant anxiety about losing her. Marion, feeling disconnected…

Bono shares intimate stories – told through his own words, music, and experiences – revealing the personal journeys that have defined him as a son, father, husband, activist, and the iconic frontman of U2.

A man is trapped in a seemingly endless, sterile subway tunnel and must find Exit 8. His only instructions are to pay close attention to anything unusual: discover an anomaly, and turn back. Ignore it, and he must continue. Only…

Following World War II, Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor who worked at the Auschwitz death camp, fled Germany. He found refuge in Argentina with assistance from SS soldiers and affluent South American families. Moving from Buenos Aires to Paraguay, and…

As summer ends, Clémence reveals to her ex-husband that she has been in relationships with women. Her life is disrupted when he petitions the court to remove her son's custody. This sets in motion a multi-year fight for Clémence to…

Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology specialist in his early 40s, is fleeing from something. He journeys to Recife during Carnival, driven by the hope of finding his son, only to discover the city isn't the refuge he'd envisioned.

George Fahmy, Egypt's biggest movie star, is persuaded to do a film by powerful people. He agrees and becomes part of the film's inner circle. He develops an affair with the general's enigmatic wife, drawn to her like a moth…

Nora and Agnes, sisters who haven't seen their father, the captivating director Gustav, in years, come together to reconnect with him. Gustav, hoping for a career revival, offers Nora a role in his new film. When she declines, Nora learns…

Following Ashley's request for divorce, Carey seeks comfort from his friends Julie and Paul. He's surprised to learn their contentment stems from an open marriage, a lifestyle that unravels when Carey violates their agreement, disrupting all three relationships.

Two friends growing up in a small village in northern India strive for a career in law enforcement, hoping it will bring them the respect they've always wanted. However, their shared ambition puts increasing strain on their friendship as they…

Oscar, a middle-aged, unreliable writer, has become disillusioned with life. Unemployed and living with his family, he drifts through the streets of Medellín in a drunken haze, criticizing the current state of literature in his country and lamenting his own…

A quiet mechanic's past resurfaces when he meets someone who strongly reminds him of his brutal prison guard in Iran.

Colin, a shy and reserved man, finds his life changed when he is taken on as a submissive by Ray, an alluring and strikingly handsome biker with an air of mystery.

In the 16th century, ambitious Portuguese navigator Fernão de Magalhães defies King Manuel I's lack of support for his vision of circumnavigating the globe. He secures funding from the Spanish Crown for his daring voyage to the East. The journey…

Mike, a homeless man in London, struggles to break free from destructive patterns as he tries to improve his life. He finds himself with surprising opportunities for a new beginning.

A Chilean student joins a feminist movement at her university and quickly rises to become a key figure within it.

This drama centers on Mai, a rising J-Pop idol poised for stardom. Her life changes when she experiences an unexpected romance, but faces the demanding reality of maintaining a flawless public image in her industry. When her relationship becomes public,…