The Cannes Beat Festival and Market Newsletter N°5
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HIGHLIGHTS
Daily Films for Cannes May 19th English
IN COMPETITION
The Unknown by Arthur Harari at 8:30
FJORD by Cristian Mungiu at 11:45
MINOTAUR by ANDREÏ ZVIAGUINTSEV at 15:30
AMARGA NAVIDAD by PEDRO ALMODÓVAR at 19:00
CANNES PREMIERES
LUCY LOST by OLIVIER CLERT at 16:30
LE TRIANGLE D’OR by HÉLÈNE ROSSELET-RUIZ at 19:15
THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER by KUROSAWA KIYOSHI at 20:00
DIAMOND by ANDY GARCIA at 22:00
UN CERTAIN REGARD
BEN’IMANA by MARIE-CLÉMENTINE DUSABEJAMBO at 11:00
LE CORSET (IRON BOY) de / by LOUIS CLICHY at 14:00
CANNES CLASSICS
THE STRANGER by ORSON WELLES at 16:45
TORINO SHADOW by JIA ZHANG-KE at 19:30
GOODNIGHT LAMBY by DUSTIN YELLIN at 19:30
ZAMINE BAZI (PLAYGROUND) by AMIRHOSSEIN SHOJAEI at 19:30
THE INNOCENT by LUCHINO VISCONTI at 21:00
Doc Day in Cannes Full Program May 19 • May 16, 2026 at 11:02 PM
An all-day-long celebration and exploration of documentary cinema, in all its creative aspects & industry ramifications, as well as in the infinite ways the documentary genre questions and echoes our...
Record 16,000 registered participants at the Marché du Film from more than 140 countries.
This year once again confirms the Marché du Film’s exceptional scale and international reach, with 40,000 professionals attending the Festival de Cannes – including 16,000 registered participants at the Marché du Film...
Major Buzz Factory picks up Coming Home from ShadowLand to SpiritWorld and Stakeout for Festival Distribution
Dear Festival Friends I am proud to share with you this list of very special films. Carefully curated, they have entered my 2026 'Best for Fests' line up, I am happy to discuss submitting them to...
full 2026 program spotlighting Japan, Country of Honour, in Cannes
The Marché du Film, the world’s largest international gathering of film professionals, unveils its full 2026 program dedicated to Japan, the Country of Honour of this year’s edition, taking place...
Prepare your Cannes Market: Explore the Marché du Film’s 2026 event schedule
It's what you've been waiting for: the full Marché du Film program is NOW LIVE!Browse through over 250 industry events: keynotes & panels, works-in-progress showcases, 1:1 meetings, hands-on...
> CANNES FESTIVAL IN FOCUS
The 79th edition of the festival will run Tue, May 12, 2026 – Sat, May 23, 2026
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The Power of A Name: Marie Madeleine
Gessica Généus’s second Feature Film Marie Madeleine is a gripping deep-dive into the radical duality of what it means to live as an outcast in Jacmel, Haiti. Généus plays the main character Marie...
The 2026 Annual French Riviera Film Awards
This past Saturday, May 18th, filmmakers from all over gathered in Cannes for the sixth annual French Riviera Film Awards. The festival was founded by Nicole Muj and Gotham Chandna, pa long time partner with filmfestivals.com Pictured Nicole Mu, with Bruno Chatelin and Vanessa McMahon...
DAILY FILMS FOR CANNES MAY 18TH ENGLISH
IN COMPETITION GARANCE by Jeanne Herry at 8:30 Runtime: 2h00 Garance is a gifted young actress whose raw magnetism and vibrant spirit have yet to earn her the recognition she craves. Living paycheck...
Jafar Panahi to be tried again in Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Court
According to the report of Mansour Jahani, an independent and international cinema journalist, Branch 26 of the Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, will hear...
Barbra Streisand honored but absent from the 79th Festival de Cannes, what's the real reason behind ?
After Peter Jackson and John Travolta, the third Honorary Palme d’Or of the 79th Festival de Cannes will celebrate the extraordinary career of American icon Barbra Streisand — actress, director,...
Julianne Moore honored with the 2026 Women In Motion Award at the 79th Festival de Cannes
Julianne Moore honored with the 2026 Women In Motion Award at the 79th Festival de Cannes François-Henri Pinault, Chairman of Kering, alongside Iris Credit Anthony Ghnassia Getty Images for...
Moulin Red Carpet
Rimma Badun attends the competition screening red carpet of the movie Moulin during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France 2026-05-17Paul Ribot attends the competition screening red carpet of...
Sheep In The Box Red Carpet
India Ria Amarteifio Sophie Okonedo Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri attend the competition screening red carpet of the movie Sheep in the Box during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France...
Screenings Guide of the 79th Festival de Cannes
> THE MARKET IN FOCUS
VIDEO ambiance : Cannes Marché du Film opening ceremony
Ventana Sur confirms dates for its 2026 market edition in Montevideo, Uruguay
The Marché du Film, ACAU and INCAA, co-organizers of Ventana Sur, Latin America’s leading audiovisual market, announce that the 2026 edition will take place from 30 November to 4 December in...
Just Play Dead: starring Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green Highland Film Group announced today that it has locked distribution deals in key international territories in all media for the thriller Just...
AMPAV Cannes Daily Schedule & Announcements Tuesday May 19th, 2026
9:00 AM - Pavilion OPEN11:00 AM - IndieWire: What No One Tells You: Short Films and the Path to Success• Natalie Musteata & Alexandre Singh, Two People Exchanging Saliva• Grégoire Féron,...
Cate Blanchett revealed tIn Cannes he five recipient filmmakers for the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund (DFF)
CATE BLANCHETT AND IFFR’S HUBERT BALS FUND ANNOUNCE RECIPIENTS OF THE DISPLACEMENT FILM FUND’S SECOND ROUND AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL Mohammed Amer, Annemarie Jacir, Akuol de Mabior, Bao Nguyen and...
4th Cannes Investors Circle unveilS 8 exclusive film projects at the 2026 Marché du Film
During the pitching session, the jury granted the 2026 ArteKino International Prize, valued at €20,000, to Antoine Rein and Fabrice Goldstein of Kare Productions for the feature film project “All The...
AMPAV Cannes May 18 Daily Schedule & Announcements
Mon May 18, 2026The American Pavilion is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMCheck out our full programming schedule here.9:00 AM - Pavilion OPEN10:30 AM - IndieWire: In Conversation - The Man I...
DARIO ARGENTO RETURNS TO CANNES TO INTRODUCE HIS COMING SLATE OF THREE FILMS
Today at 3:30 pm, the Fantastic Pavilion held the presentation of a new slate of films produced by the Maestro. Witness the first images and exclusive footage of FLESH OF MY FLESH (Carne della mia...
Day 5 & 6: The American Pavilion
Day 5 & 6: The American Pavilion Presented by IndieWire Student Newsletter Written by The American Pavilion Publicity Students 42WestLLC | 600 3rd Avenue | New York, NY 10016 US Unsubscribe |...
Winston Baker and K5 International Present Ex Machina Studios Slate Presentation
On Saturday, May 16th, Winston Baker and K5 International partnered with Ex Machina Studios to host a Slate Presentation at the Majestic Hotel in Cannes. Three directors presented three new AI film...
Panel: The Making of Marginalized Narratives: Toward the End of Invisibility
When: May 19, 2026, 15:00 - 17:00 GMT+2Where: Plage des Palmes (Goéland Beach, La Croisette)Five organizations come together to assess the current state of diversity and inclusion in French cinema....
Construction Film and Media Capital Technologies Host Second Annual Cannes Film Festival Luncheon to Honor the Festival de Cannes President, Iris Knobloch, and the Golden Globes President, Helen...
Keynote: Cannes Docs | Doc Day – 10 Remarkable Images in Documentary Cinema
When: May 19, 2026, 11:40 - 12:00 GMT+2Where: CNC Pavillon - Plage du Gray d’AlbionWe know the history of documentary don't we? The early classics, the new verité films of the 1960s, etc? Or do...
Panel: What Does The Future Hold for Arthouse Cinemas?
When: May 19, 2026, 11:15 - 12:15 GMT+2Where: Lérins Cinemas Club SpeakersGuillaume BachyPresidentAFCAE Christian BrauerPresidentCICAE Alicia KozmaVice-presidentArt House Convergence Ilda...
Tech morning Cannes: Toward an Enhanced, Ethical, and Inclusive Cinema
When: May 19, 2026, 09:30 - 12:30 GMT+2Where: Palm Beach (Goéland Beach, La Croisette)Keynote AddressAI Won't Run Without UsPanel 1Train or Be Left Behind? AI Must Be Learned: Ethics, Ecology, and...
Cannes Next | AI Is Already Changing Filmmaking – Now What?
When: May 18, 2026, 17:00 - 18:00 GMT+2Where: Village Innovation (Pantiero)AI is reshaping filmmaking, changing how stories are developed, films are produced, and teams collaborate. This panel brings...
Expanding the Frame: New Frontiers for Public Interest Storytelling
When: May 18, 2026, 15:00 - 16:00 GMT+2Where: Plage des Palmes (Goéland Beach, La Croisette)The media landscape is shifting, reshaping what gets seen. Films tackling complex, socially relevant issues...
Badass PR & Anchorage Entertainment Reception
Badass PR and Anchorage Entertainment brought together filmmakers, producers, journalists, creatives, luxury brands, investors, and entertainment professionals currently attending Cannes for their...
BAGUETTE, CROISETTE, CROISSANTS ET DES NEWS IN FRENCH
Ne manquez pas le DOC DAY à Cannes le 19 mai
Documentaire à Cannes.Une journée entière de célébration et d’exploration du cinéma documentaire, dans tous ses aspects créatifs et problématiques professionnelles – ainsi que dans l’infinité de...
Les Quotidiens de Cannes: Lundi le 18 Mai
SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE GARANCE de JEANNE HERRY à 8h30Durée: 2h Garance est une jeune actrice alcoolique. Huit ans d’un parcours fait de déménagements, de travail, de rencontres, de fêtes et...
YouTube Ciné-Club par mk2 atteint les 500 000 entrées depuis sa création ! • mai 18, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Créé en 2024 en collaboration entre YouTube et mk2, le label YouTube Ciné-Club par mk2 a permis la sortie en salle de dizaines de créations YouTube. Depuis son lancement, l'initiative franchit le cap...
Le Marché du Film maintient des niveaux de participation record
Cette édition confirme une nouvelle fois l’ampleur et le rayonnement international exceptionnels du Marché du Film, avec 40 000 professionnels présents au Festival de Cannes — dont 16 000...
