Cannes 2025: Glamor and drama at the world's largest film festival!

Cannes 2025: Glamor and drama at the world's largest film festival!

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival is approaching its 78th edition, which will take place from May 13 to 24, 2025. The focus of the festival is once again on major international film productions, while the competition for the Palme d'Or forms the heart of the event. The Babelsberg Konrad Wolf Film University contributes immense attention to the diversity of the program with several contributions. Especially the film“SOUND OF FALLING”is highlighted in the main competition, with film university student Billie Mind acting in various key positions such as junior editor and sound designer. The team is also supported by prominent alumni, including Evelyn Rack, Eike Hosenfeld, Maren Schmitt and Lasse Scharpen.

Particularly noteworthy is the presence ofFilm University Prof. Claudia Geisler-Badingin the cast of the film. In addition, as part of the La Cinef program, which was designed specifically for film students, a total of 16 short films will be selected from over 2,700 submitted films. This also includes the film directed by Polina Piddubna“MY GRANDMOTHER IS A SKYDIVER”, which has already attracted a lot of interest.

Public interest and special honors

This year's festival presence will be determined by the choice ofJuliette Binocheparticularly upgraded to jury president. The opening ceremony will be hosted by Laurent Lafitte, while the Palm of Honor will go to the renowned actorRobert DeNirois awarded. Given the global situation, the festival expressed its condolences over the tragic death of Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona, who died in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.

The opening film will be the French comedy"Bye Bye"shown by Amélie Bonnin. In the main competition for the Palme d'Or, viewers can expect exciting entries, including:"Alpha"by Julia Ducournau and“The Mastermind”by Kelly Reichardt. Almost 20 films are applying for the coveted award, and this year they are particularly in the spotlight:“SOUND OF FALLING”.

Diverse program and specialized sections

The festival includes a rich program, including competitions for short filmsUN CERTAIN REGARDsection and numerous special screenings. As part of the short film program NEXT GENERATION SHORT TIGER, the selected works will be presented on May 20th during the Marché du Film. 11 short films were selected from 136 submissions, including the extraordinary project“RECORDARI”by Carolina Cruz and Maher Abdo, which is part of the competition.

Both thoseCinema Foundationas well as thatCritics' Weekare essential components of the festival, which offers up-and-coming filmmakers a platform. This also includes several works suitable for premieres, such as:“A PALE VIEW OF HILLS”by Kei Ishikawa and“Eleanor the Great”with Scarlett Johansson. The overall picture of the 78th Cannes Film Festival once again opens doors to fascinating stories and offers a stage for exceptional cinema that will spark enthusiasm and discussion around the world.