This year’s Cannes Film Festival has barely started and already has been an attention-grabbing affair, from new rules for its red carpets, nerves about potential U.S. tariffs and the return of Tom Cruise.

The 78th Festival de Cannes runs from May 13 through May 24, 2025, returning to the Palais des Festivals on the idyllic French Riviera. This year’s jury is presided over by French cinema icon Juliette Binoche, who opened the festival with a pointed reminder of cinema’s power to challenge the status quo:

Since its inception in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has celebrated cinematic excellence, showcasing legends like Satyajit Ray and Jane Campion. While it honors both directors and behind-the-scenes talents,