Cannes rolls out the red carpet for auteur filmmakers and star power in 2026
The 79th Cannes Film Festival has unveiled a star-studded, director-driven lineup, spotlighting acclaimed auteurs like Pedro Almodóvar, Asghar Farhadi, and Hirokazu Kore-eda in competition for the Palme d'Or, while drawing A-list talent including Gillian Anderson, Cara Delevingne, and John Travolta to the Croisette.