The Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, with a Donald Trump biopic and a new film by David Cronenberg premiering on Monday. Demi Moore is generating buzz for her role in The Substance, a horror film exploring the pressures on women to maintain physical perfection. The festival concludes with an award ceremony on Saturday, with Greta Gerwig leading the jury.
On Monday, two more highly anticipated films will be showcased. The Apprentice, a biopic on Trump’s formative years, is expected to spark controversy in the midst of the US election year. Sebastian Stan stars in the film, known for his roles in Marvel films. Cronenberg also returns to Cannes with The Shrouds, a personal film inspired by his wife’s passing in 2017.
Early festival hits include Bird, a tale about a young girl in working-class England, and Kinds of Kindness, a dark comedy starring Emma Stone and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited Megalopolis has received mixed reviews, with some praising its philosophical depth while others find it confusing.
The festival has also featured glitzy out-of-competition launches for Hollywood blockbusters. With a diverse lineup of films and star-studded premieres, Cannes continues to be a prestigious gathering for the film industry. Stay tuned for updates on the award winners and noteworthy moments from the festival.
