The 2024 Cannes Film Festival showcased a variety of standout films, with notable entries including Mohammad Rasolouf’s "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," Payal Kapadia’s "All We Imagine as Light," and Sean Baker’s "Anora." Other highlights were Matthew Rankin’s "Universal Language" and Mahdi Fleifel’s "To a Land Unknown." Despite initial disappointment, the festival's final days revealed several potential Palme d'Or contenders and impressive works from sidebars like Un Certain Regard and Directors’ Fortnight.
In a rare alignment, the critics' survey and the Cannes jury both selected Sean Baker's "Anora" as the best film of the 2024 festival. "Anora" also topped the critics' lists for Best Screenplay and Best Director. Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” and other films like “All We Imagine as Light” and “Emilia Perez” were also highly praised. The Best First Film was awarded to Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel’s “Armand.”
The ensemble cast of Jacques Audiard’s crime musical "Emilia Pérez," including Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Adriana Paz, won the Best Actress award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Karla Sofía Gascón made history as the first transgender actress to win at Cannes. The film also received the jury prize, while other notable winners included Sean Baker's "Anora" for the Palme d’Or and George Lucas receiving an honorary Palme d’Or.
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival concluded with Sean Baker's "Anora" winning the Palme d'Or. Other notable winners include Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light" (Grand Prix), Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Pérez" (Jury Prize and Best Actress for the ensemble), and Coralie Fargeat's "The Substance" (Best Screenplay). The festival faced potential crises but proceeded without major disruptions.
The Hollywood Reporter’s critics have selected the 20 best films from the Cannes 2024 festival, highlighting a diverse range of genres and international entries. Notable films include Payal Kapadia’s "All We Imagine as Light," Sean Baker’s "Anora," Andrea Arnold’s "Bird," and Jacques Audiard’s "Emilia Perez." The list features a mix of competition entries, critics' week selections, and special screenings, showcasing the festival's rich cinematic offerings.
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival showcased a variety of stunning fashion moments, from classic Hollywood glamour to bold and whimsical designs. Celebrities like Selena Gomez, Demi Moore, and Bella Hadid made memorable appearances, with standout looks including Greta Gerwig's Barbie-inspired gown and Coco Rocha's sculptural white dress. The festival highlighted the importance of fashion alongside film premieres.
Cher, at 78, dazzled in a black bodysuit reminiscent of her iconic 1989 look at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2024, where she performed and shared personal stories. She attended the event with her boyfriend, Alexander Edwards, and was introduced by Demi Moore. The gala, which raises funds for AIDS research, saw Cher perform hits like "Walking In Memphis," "Waterloo," "If I Could Turn Back Time," and "Believe." Observers praised her appearance and vocal performance.
The full lineup for the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, scheduled to begin on May 14, is yet to be announced, but it has been confirmed that Francis Ford Coppola’s "Megalopolis" will premiere on May 17 in competition at Cannes. Greta Gerwig will preside over the jury, and George Lucas will receive an Honorary Palme d’Or at the closing ceremony on May 25. Other announced titles include "The Second Act" directed by Quentin Dupieux and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" by George Miller.
