Every year the film industry has its ears and eyes open to what is most likely the biggest film festival in the world. This year marked the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival held every year in Cannes, France. Whether films are submitted for official competition or not, every year Cannes promises to debut some of the most anticipated films of the year from auteurs and non-auteurs alike.
Here are 5 Films that premiered at Cannes this year that you should add to your watchlist.
May December (dir. Todd Haynes)
Director Todd Haynes, fresh off of Dark Waters and his documentary The Velvet Underground, promises to bring his strong auteurism to a drama/comedy starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore.
Release Date: Late 2023
The Zone of Interest (dir. Jonathan Glazer)
Loosely based on a novel of the same name, Glazer's "The Zone of Interest" is said to be a gripping drama based around Auschwitz during WWII. The main character and his wife are striving to build a life for their family right beside the camp. The film won the Grand Prix at Cannes, which is the runner-up award for the best film in competition at the festival.
Release Date: Late 2023.
Anatomy of a Fall (dir. Justine Triet)
The film that ended up beating out "The Zone of Interest" for the Palme d'Or (the film's highest award) was Justine Triet's "Anatomy of a Fall". The film is said to be a heavy and gripping family drama that deals with a son attending the trial of his mother after his father dies.
Release Date: Theatrical Release in France is August 23, 2023.
Asteroid City (dir. Wes Anderson)
Most likely the most anticipated movie to the general public coming out of Cannes is Wes Anderson's new movie "Asteroid City". Booming a star-studded case of as many A-listers as you can name, the film will certainly be very discussed in the coming weeks.
Release Date: June 23, 2023
Perfect Days (dir. Wim Wenders)
Wim Wenders, the legendary director of classics such as Paris, Texas, and Wings of Desires, is back with a drama set in Tokyo that deals with a man that suddenly recalls his past through a series of unexpected events that take place during his mundane life.
Release Date: Late 2023.
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