On Tuesday, May 12th, at La Croisette, the official poster of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival will be displayed on the front and the red carpet will be rolled out on the 24 steps of the legendary Palais des Festivals.
The small town in the Alpes-Maritime region will once again be in the spotlight for eleven days. From May 12th to 23rd, the eyes of film enthusiasts from around the world will be focused on Cannes. The 79th edition will be broadcast live on France 2 this Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
Opening Ceremony For the opening, successful actress Eye Haðadara has been named mistress of ceremony. She is the first black actress to receive this title in the history of the festival. She will deliver a speech, accompanied by American violinist Miri Ben-Ari.
At the age of 64, Peter Jackson, director of the adaptation of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and “The Hobbit”, will be honored for his immense box office success throughout his career. Tonight, he will receive the honorary Palme d’Or.
To conclude this opening ceremony, French singers Théodora and Oklou will perform Beatles songs, as Peter Jackson is a fan. Finally, Eye Haðadara will open the cinema.
The first film to be screened tonight will be “The Electric Venus” by Pierre Salvadori. A French romantic comedy set in the roaring twenties, starring Gilles Lellouche, Pio Marmai, and Anaïs Demoustier.
Many Personalities This year, many cinema personalities will be part of the jury: actress Demi Moore, who starred in “The Substance”, Chinese producer Chloé Zhang, Belgian director Laura Wandel, and Irish-Ethiopian producer Ruth Negga. The jury will be chaired by Korean director Park Chan-Wook, who has been selected multiple times by the Cannes Film Festival.
The red carpet of the Palais des Festivals will see the presence of many stars: Kristen Stewart, Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, John Travolta, Marion Cotillard, Guillaume Canet, Gilles Lelouche, and many more.
For the closing ceremony, Barbra Streisand will receive a special award for her entire career. At 84 years old, Barbra Streisand, who is an actress, director, and singer, has an impressive track record.
The complete program of the Cannes Film Festival is available on their website.
