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Just a few hours remain before the start of one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. The Cannes Film Festival, known for showcasing global cinema, short films, and documentaries, returns in full glamour. On the night of 13th May, the red carpet will glow with beauty and elegance as stars like Margot Robbie and Anya Taylor-Joy step out in dazzling couture.
Cannes 2025 Opens in Style with Robert De Niro's Lifetime Achievement Tribute
This year&rsquo;s opening promises to be unforgettable, as the legendary actor Leonardo DiCaprio will present the Honorary Palme d&rsquo;Or to Robert De Niro for his lifetime achievements. The 81-year-old actor continues to impress with an unforgettable career spanning decades, from Taxi Driver and Goodfellas to The Irishman.
DiCaprio and De Niro first shared the screen in the 1993 film This Boy&rsquo;s Life and reunited in Killers of the Flower Moon, which premiered at Cannes in 2023.
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From Actors to Directors: Hollywood's Creative Shift
Scarlett Johansson makes her directorial debut with &ldquo;Eleanor the Great&rdquo;, a film about a 94-year-old woman who unexpectedly enters the spotlight. Johansson proves her creative talent goes beyond acting, adding &ldquo;director&rdquo; to her impressive r&eacute;sum&eacute;.
Kristen Stewart also steps into the director&rsquo;s chair with &ldquo;The Chronology of Water&rdquo;, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch&rsquo;s memoir. Meanwhile, British actor Harris Dickinson directs &ldquo;Urchin&rdquo;, a moving story of a homeless man in London struggling to change his life. All three films will compete in the &lsquo;Un Certain Regard&rsquo; section.
Spotlight on Big Names
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite for their fifth collaboration, &ldquo;Highest 2 Lowest&rdquo;, premiering out of competition. It&rsquo;s a modern reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa&rsquo;s 1963 classic High and Low, now set in the gritty streets of present-day New York City.
Jodie Foster stars in &ldquo;Vie Priv&eacute;e (A Private Life)&rdquo;, a French-language comedy in which she plays a psychiatrist investigating the suspected murder of one of her patients, also screening out of competition.
Tom Cruise is expected to attend the premiere of the final Mission: Impossible film &mdash; if he chooses to accept the invitation.
Gaza Documentaries: Powerful Stories Amid Tragedy
Cannes will also shed light on the Gaza conflict. Notable documentaries include &ldquo;Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk&rdquo;, which tells the story of Palestinian war photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, killed alongside her family in an Israeli airstrike last month, the day after the festival lineup was announced. Another entry, &ldquo;Once Upon a Time in Gaza&rdquo;, directed by Palestinian twin brothers Tarzan and Arab Nasser, will be featured in the Un Certain Regard section.
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Arab Cinema: Expanding Its Footprint
Although absent from the main competition, Arab cinema continues to grow. A Tunisian short will screen during Critics&rsquo; Week, and an Egyptian filmmaker has been selected for the Cin&eacute;fondation residency. These subtle yet significant steps signal a slow but promising renaissance of regional voices on the global stage.
Why Cannes Still Matters in Today&rsquo;s Film World?
The Cannes Film Festival remains one of the most prestigious and influential platforms in the film industry. It matters because it sets the tone for international cinema, launches careers, and premieres films that shape cultural and critical conversations. With its unique mix of art, elegance, and global impact, Cannes continues to be a vital force in the world of film.

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