"Cannes 2024: Schrader, Coppola, and Trump Films Compete in Festival Lineup"
The 77th Cannes Film Festival will feature the return of New Hollywood icons Francis Ford Coppola and Paul Schrader to the official competition, with Coppola presenting "Megalopolis" and Schrader showcasing "Oh, Canada." Coppola's self-funded sci-fi epic has garnered strong early reactions, while Schrader's contemplative drama stars Jacob Elordi, Richard Gere, and Uma Thurman. The festival will also honor George Lucas with the Honorary Palme d'Or, marking a gathering of influential filmmakers at the prestigious event.