The 2026 Cannes Film Festival: Moments from the Croisette

Daily Maverick | 24.05.2026 19:13
The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival ran from 12 to 23 May 2026, bringing filmmakers, actors and industry figures to the French Riviera for cinema’s most closely watched showcase. South Korean director Park Chan-wook chaired the main competition jury, while Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu claimed a second Palme d’Or for Fjord.