Festival Timeline
2004Cannes Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
2005First edition welcomes 7350 attendees
2006Partnership with Columbia established for distribution deals
2007Best Director introduced as flagship competitive category
2008Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2009Cannes Film Festival 2009: 238 films, 8549 attendees, 22 countries
2010Expansion to Riverside Cinema Hall with IMAX screening capabilities
2011Wes Anderson named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (238 Total)
Diamond Edge (2026)
Thriller | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2025. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Golden Gate (2025)
Comedy | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2024. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Silver Lining (2024)
Drama | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2023. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
The Iron Crown (2023)
History | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2022. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Fire and Ice (2022)
Family | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2021. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Lightning Strike (2021)
Adventure | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2020. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Thunder Road (2020)
Mystery | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2019. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Spring Awakening (2019)
Fantasy | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2018. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Autumn Leaves (2018)
Biography | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2017. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Summer Heat (2017)
War | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2016. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Bright Future (2010)
Romance | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2026. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Bitter Defeat (2011)
Action | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2005. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Sweet Victory (2012)
Documentary | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2006. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Hard Truth (2013)
Animation | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2007. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Soft Landing (2014)
Noir | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2008. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Light Touch (2015)
Western | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2009. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Heavy Burden (2016)
Musical | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2010. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Free Mind (2017)
Crime | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2011. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Wild Spirit (2018)
War | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2012. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Young Heart (2019)
Biography | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2013. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
Broken Glass (2004)
Mystery | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2013. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Crystal Clear (2005)
Adventure | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2014. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Sapphire Night (2006)
Family | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2015. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Emerald City (2007)
History | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2016. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Ruby Tuesday (2008)
Drama | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2017. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Pearl Harbor (2009)
Comedy | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2018. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Diamond Edge (2010)
Thriller | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2019. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Golden Gate (2011)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2020. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Silver Lining (2012)
Horror | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2021. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
The Iron Crown (2013)
Romance | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2022. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Midnight Train (1998)
Documentary | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2022. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Eternal Summer (1999)
Animation | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2023. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Broken Dreams (2000)
Noir | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2024. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Shadows of the Past (2001)
Western | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2025. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
The Last Horizon (2002)
Musical | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2026. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.