Festival Timeline
2012Cannes Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
2013First edition welcomes 2843 attendees
2014Partnership with Focus Features established for distribution deals
2015Best Director introduced as flagship competitive category
2016Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2017Cannes Film Festival 2017: 129 films, 37583 attendees, 22 countries
2018Expansion to Riverside Cinema Hall with IMAX screening capabilities
2019Denis Villeneuve named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (129 Total)
Empty Room (2023)
Biography | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 8.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2023. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Shattered Mirror (2022)
War | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 8.7/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2022. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Broken Glass (2021)
Crime | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 8.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2021. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Crystal Clear (2020)
Musical | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 8.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2020. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Sapphire Night (2019)
Western | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 8.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2019. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Emerald City (2018)
Noir | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 8.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2018. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Ruby Tuesday (2017)
Animation | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 8.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2017. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Pearl Harbor (2016)
Documentary | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2016. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Diamond Edge (2015)
Action | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2015. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Golden Gate (2014)
Romance | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Cannes Film Festival 2014. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Ocean Deep (2002)
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.
Desert Storm (2003)
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.
Mountain High (2004)
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.
City of Angels (2005)
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.
The Great Divide (2006)
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.
Falling Stars (2007)
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.
Rising Sun (2008)
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.
Dark Waters (2009)
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.
Silent Cry (2010)
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.
The Golden Age (2011)
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.
Cold Case (1996)
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.
Hot Pursuit (1997)
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.
Slow Dance (1998)
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.
Fast Lane (1999)
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.
Low Profile (2000)
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.
High Stakes (2001)
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.
Slow Burn (2002)
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.
Rapid Fire (2003)
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.
Blind Faith (2004)
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.
Clear Vision (2005)
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.
Silent Voice (1990)
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.
Open Lie (1991)
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.
Hidden Truth (1992)
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.
Deep Secret (1993)
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.
Tall Tale (1994)
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.