The 78th Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday in the southern French resort city of Cannes, marking a historic first: a debut feature by a female director was selected as the opening film.
The film, Partir un Jour (“Leave for a Day”), directed by French filmmaker Amelie Bonnin, is part of the festival’s non-competition category. In an interview with festival organizers, Bonnin explained that her film explores the dynamics of a father-daughter relationship. “I see this as a chance to reflect on a generation of men who struggle with communication,” she said.
This year’s festival, held from May 13 to 24, features 22 full-length narrative films competing for the Palme d’Or, the festival’s top prize. Among them is The Wild Age, a sci-fi detective film directed by Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan.
Twenty films are also competing in the “Un Certain Regard” section, which highlights bold and innovative works by emerging directors. At last year’s 77th Cannes Film Festival, Chinese director Guan Hu won the top prize in this section with his film Black Dog.
The nine-member jury for this year’s main competition is chaired by renowned French actress Juliette Binoche. The jury is responsible for selecting winners across all categories, with results to be announced during the closing ceremony on May 24.
The streets of Cannes are already adorned with official posters and festival-themed merchandise, underscoring the global anticipation surrounding the event.
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