65 Films from the Cannes Film Festival

In a secluded part of Devon, a strange visitor named Crossley enters the lives of a local musician and his wife. Crossley has a deep understanding of ancient aboriginal magic and uses these powers to enter their home and slowly…

Miho and Toshio's marriage deteriorates as they engage in a power struggle, jeopardizing their family and home.

In the Tuscan countryside, a family of traditional honey farmers struggles financially. The household is run by Gelsomina, the eldest of four daughters. Their quiet life is disrupted when a young boy arrives for rehabilitation. Facing mounting financial difficulties, Gelsomina…

Louis, a writer with a terminal illness, comes back to his family after being away for a while to share the news that he is dying.

A young girl's rape and murder shatters the peace of a small French village, prompting the local police to bring in their best detectives. The investigators uncover disturbing secrets within the community as they work to solve the harrowing case.…

A celebrated film director, exiled years ago, returns to his homeland and is haunted by unresolved mysteries from his past. The line between reality and memory blurs as he revisits troubling events from his childhood and adolescence. He begins to…

This drama follows two young men struggling with the lasting effects of the Vietnam War. One, who found solace in birds, descends into delusion, believing he is one himself. He's hospitalized, and his condition powerfully illustrates the war's psychological damage.…

In early 1960s Greenwich Village, Llewyn Davis, a talented but troubled folk musician, faces difficulties with finances, his personal life, and his prospects for the future.

The third film in Pasolini's Trilogy of Life presents a world of exotic stories about love, desire, power, and betrayal. It follows the connected lives of slaves and kings through dreamlike situations that blend reality and legend. Pasolini offers a…

André Demester harbors a secret, painful love for his childhood friend, Barbe, content with whatever affection she offers. He enlists as a soldier and departs for war in a distant land. The experience transforms him through brutality, friendship, and fear…

This British drama centers on Stephen, an Oxford professor feeling trapped by his predictable life. He meets William, a driven student who is engaged to Anna, a woman who captivates him. A powerful connection forms between Stephen and Anna, but…

A young man from rural Turkey travels to Istanbul hoping to find work on a ship, and stays with his cousin while he looks. As time passes, the young man's difficulties in finding a job and his cousin's own problems…

Introverted Don Johnston receives a letter from a former romantic partner, claiming he has a son who might be searching for him. Encouraged by a neighbor who works as a private investigator, Don begins a journey across the country to…

"Threesome" is a story about the complicated feelings between people. Alexandre's life changes when he develops strong emotions for his girlfriend Marie and his casual lover Veronika. Their relationships become difficult as jealousy grows between Marie and Veronika. The film…

In modern-day Nicaragua, a determined American journalist and a secretive English businessman begin a romantic relationship. Their lives become entangled in a complex web of deceit and plots, ultimately leading them to a desperate attempt to flee the country.

Malik El Djebena receives a six-year prison sentence. Having never learned to read or write, he feels isolated and vulnerable upon entering prison. He quickly becomes drawn to a dominant group of Corsican inmates who control life within the prison…

Young Ada is betrothed to a wealthy man, but her world shatters when her true love disappears at sea during a voyage. Hope returns when a chance event brings them back together.

This period drama follows a young German Marquise as she navigates secrets, desires, and societal pressures after an unexpected pregnancy. Her situation is complicated by the persistent affections of a Russian Count. Set in 19th-century Europe, the film explores love,…

This dark comedy follows a Neapolitan family as their father becomes obsessed with the reality show "Grande Fratello." He begins to live his life mimicking the show's format, blurring the lines between reality and television.

A psychologist is dispatched to a space station orbiting the planet Solaris to investigate the death of a doctor and growing mental instability among the crew. He uncovers a disturbing truth: the planet's water is a living entity that triggers…

Alexander, a journalist, philosopher, and former actor, is celebrating his birthday with loved ones when the world changes forever. A global announcement reveals that nuclear war has begun. Amidst rising tensions and the looming threat of destruction, Alexander must find…

In Rome, Italy, a respected but troubled senior police officer is haunted by a dark secret. He commits a shocking crime that endangers his career and personal life. Burdened by guilt, he ultimately exposes evidence against himself. This forces him…

In a character-driven drama set in the French countryside, we meet Frenhofer, a once-famous painter whose reputation has faded. Living with his wife in their beautiful Provence home, Frenhofer's quiet life is disrupted when the young artist Nicolas and his…

Left alone by his father, a young boy is cared for by someone who isn't really equipped to handle the job.

This story follows Rosetta and Luciano, two young siblings being taken from Milan to Sicily by police officer Antonio. Their mother has been arrested for forcing Rosetta into prostitution, so they are sent to an orphanage in the south. At…

Paris, early 1990s. A group of young activists are driven by a desperate need to find a cure for a deadly, unknown disease. They focus their efforts on pharmaceutical labs believed to hold potential cures, escalating their direct actions in…

Summer 1936. Colonel Kotov enjoys a peaceful life at his Russian dacha with his wife, daughter Nadia, family, and friends. His tranquility is disrupted by the sudden arrival of Dmitri from Moscow. Dmitri's charm quickly wins over the women, especially…

Professor Henri Laborit, a leading behavioral scientist, examines how people cope with life's challenges through three interconnected stories. René, a factory manager, struggles with anxiety caused by job cuts and the resulting strain on his relationships. Janine, an actress-stylist who…

This moving story follows an Italian bookseller with a Jewish heritage, whose life centers on his passion for books in a peaceful town. His peaceful world is shattered when World War II begins and his family is deported to a…

A man arrives in Helsinki and is brutally attacked by thugs, surviving only to wake up with complete amnesia. He starts over with no past, forming a bond with a stray dog and developing feelings for a Salvation Army volunteer.

A group of men search for the victim in a murder case – a location confessed to by the suspect, Kenan, and his mentally challenged brother. But finding the body proves harder than anticipated, as Kenan can't clearly remember where…

Colorado Springs, late 1970s. African American police officer Ron Stallworth and his Jewish colleague Flip Zimmerman undertake an undercover mission to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.

"365 Days" is an animated film created by hand. For 365 days, the director drew a unique picture every day – a total of 8760 images, each with different shapes and colors. This marks a deliberate return to traditional methods…

A successful car dealer appears to have a perfect life with his beautiful wife. His routine is disrupted by a new temporary secretary – a woman who charms him despite not being conventionally attractive. They begin a secret affair, drawn…

In a quiet Madrid neighborhood, eight-year-old Ana tries to cope after her mother dies. She lives with her grandmother and two younger sisters, and they all deal with the loss in different ways. The film gently follows their shared journey…

In the summer of 1944, in a small Italian village ravaged by war, the villagers believe in the magic of San Lorenzo – a night when dreams are said to come true as shooting stars illuminate the sky. This year,…

In a quiet Scottish village, a woman's predictable life changes when her husband proposes a risky plan. He is paralyzed and feels isolated, so he convinces his wife to have an affair, hoping she will describe her experiences to him.…

A young Finnish woman flees a mysterious romance in Moscow by taking a train to Murmansk, a port in the Arctic. Sharing the lengthy journey and a cramped sleeping car with an eccentric Russian miner, the passengers in Compartment No.…

In a small Georgian town, the reappearance of Varlam Aravidze, the recently deceased and feared mayor, stirs unsettling events as his body keeps turning up in his son's garden. As the authorities hunt the woman behind this supernatural return, she…

A man awakens after fifteen years of captivity, having been imprisoned, drugged, and tortured, with no memory of how he arrived there. Driven by desperation, he now seeks revenge against those who held him.

In 1931, the Swedish village of Ådalen became the site of a tragic event during labor protests. Military forces fired on unarmed demonstrators who were fighting for better working conditions in local sawmills. This film recounts this devastating moment, examining…

On the planet Ygam, two species coexist in a world of inequality: the spiritually advanced Draags, who see the human-like Oms as inferior beings to be used for amusement, and the Oms, struggling to survive. Some Oms seek refuge in…

This film offers a look inside the world of Italy's contemporary crime families, specifically the Camorra in Naples and Caserta. Based on the work of Roberto Saviano, it reveals a reality dominated by power, wealth, and violence. Residents of the…

In 1944, at the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz, a prisoner tasked with cremating the bodies of fellow inmates struggles with his conscience. He attempts to secretly give a young boy, whom he sees as his own son, a proper…

During a perfect summer, two 13-year-old boys form a close bond. However, their friendship faces challenges as rumors and gossip begin to circulate among their classmates.

This drama follows Kaspar Hauser (Bruno S.) As he begins to learn about the world after being kept locked in a small cellar for seventeen years. His only friend during this time is a toy horse and a mysterious man…

This quirky, surreal film follows a series of strange and unexpected events that humorously examine life's mysteries through absurdity. It starts in a typical London insurance office, which unexpectedly becomes a pirate ship. The story then moves to NHS doctors…

Damiel is happily married to Marion and has a child, and he runs the busy pizzeria "Da Angelo." Meanwhile, Cassiel, the last angel, observes humanity as a detached spectator. Dissatisfied, he makes a significant decision to enter the human world,…

A young American soldier recovers from a severe injury suffered in World War I, existing in a state between wakefulness and sleep. He experiences intense flashbacks, replaying significant moments from his life leading up to the day he was wounded…

In a secluded Siberian village, this powerful drama follows the history of Russia from the early 1900s to the 1980s through the lives of three generations. The first generation seeks a better life by venturing into the wilderness, pursuing an…

After a long time away, Saga returns to his village only to find his father has claimed Nogma, Saga’s intended wife. Despite the taboo, Saga and Nogma rekindle their love and begin a secret relationship.

Amidst significant political upheaval in China, Fugui and Jiazhen's lives are dramatically altered as they transition from prosperous landowners to impoverished peasants. Fugui's gambling addiction leads to a series of disastrous decisions, resulting in the loss of their wealth. Forced…

Rahim is imprisoned for failing to repay a debt. Granted a two-day leave, he attempts to persuade his creditor to drop the remaining balance. However, his efforts are unsuccessful. The film questions whether Rahim is a hero.

Bora, a charismatic but cruel Romani man, is married to the meek Lence. He desires Tisa, who is being betrothed to another man by her father. Their actions lead to trouble, forcing them to flee. Tisa rejects her arranged husband,…

A young wanderer encounters an eccentric elderly man who insists he learned to fly from birds.

Following the death of her parents, Juli returns to Budapest from the Soviet Union. The trauma of her past lingers as she reconnects with her aunt and adoptive mother, Magda, shadowed by memories of Stalin's regime.

A filmmaker revisits his childhood, recalling the origins of his love for movies. The story unfolds in a peaceful village, where he developed a close bond with the local theater's projectionist. Through detailed memories and scenes, the film captures the…

In a quirky, alternative New York City, Lafayette, an electrotechnician, encounters a diverse cast of characters. These include a power-hungry director planning a Roman wax museum, an Italian anarchist seeking belonging, a bold group of feminist actresses challenging conventions, and…

A young woman working at a retirement home takes an elderly resident on a trip to the countryside. Their outing takes an unexpected turn when they become stranded in the forest.

In a white neighborhood of Johannesburg, South Africa, during the 1960s, 13-year-old Molly Roth struggles to understand the escalating turmoil around her. Her father vanishes after a close call with the police, followed by her mother's arrest. As her community…

Jeannie Tyne faces family conflicts and ultimately leaves home to find a new direction. Her husband and brother are left to figure things out on their own. They unexpectedly begin a journey of self-discovery, connecting with other parents dealing with…

This drama explores the impact of a devastating school bus accident on a tight-knit Canadian mountain town, which resulted in the loss of over twelve young lives. A lawyer from the city arrives to help the grieving families pursue legal…

During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are hidden in a peasant's home in a quiet village. The peasant is forced to shelter them until they can be collected at the New Year. The village leaders gather to question…

In Algeria, a community of Trappist monks lives peacefully at the Tibhirine monastery, maintaining strong relationships with the local Muslim people. When a violent conflict erupts between the Algerian army and Islamist insurgents, the monks are faced with the difficult…

Erika Kohut, a piano teacher who suppresses her sexuality and lives under the control of her mother, begins to attract the attention of a young man who pursues her romantically.