117 Films from Cannes Film Festival
117 titles
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9 Days at RaqqaMovie · 2020 · 88mLeila Mustapha, who is Kurdish and Syrian, faced a daunting challenge: rebuilding Raqqa, the once-thriving capital of the Islamic State, now a war-torn ruin. At 30, and working as mayor in a male-dominated world, she’s dedicated to rebuilding her city, fostering reconciliation, and establishing democracy. It's an extraordinary undertaking. A French writer journeys through Iraq and Syria to meet her. In this still-dangerous city, she has nine days to spend with Leila, documenting her story for a book.IMDb 6.6TMDB 8.1 - 102
The SpeechMovie · 2020 · 87m · ComedyAdrien, 35, is going through a mid-life crisis. He's anxious and prone to worrying about his health. Tonight, he's trapped in a never-ending family dinner while his girlfriend ignores his calls. To make matters worse, his brother-in-law asks him to write a speech for his wedding. Things seem about to get much worse.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 103
The Big HitMovie · 2020 · 105m · Comedy, DramaEtienne, a charming but frequently unemployed actor, leads a theater workshop inside a prison. He assembles a diverse group of inmates to perform Samuel Beckett's iconic play, Waiting for Godot. When Etienne is granted permission to take the unusual cast on a tour outside the prison walls, he finally gets an opportunity to succeed.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 104
Simple PassionMovie · 2021 · 99m · Romance, DramaA chance encounter leads a younger, married Russian diplomat stationed in Paris and a grounded, beautiful teacher and researcher to spend several months together. The film chronicles the development of their relationship, from its initial spark to its conclusion.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.6 - 105
TamouMovie · 2019 · 10mIn 20th century Morocco, a woman living under strict societal expectations begins a personal journey of self-discovery, questioning her identity and sexuality. As she explores who she truly is, the truth about her identity as a trans man gradually comes to light.IMDb 7.6TMDB 1.0 - 106
IbrahimMovie · 2021 · 80m · DramaAfter his teenage son incurs a sudden debt, Ibrahim is determined to repay it and earn his father's respect.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.6 - 107
My Donkey, My Lover & IMovie · 2020 · 97m · Comedy, Adventure, RomanceAntoinette, a school teacher, anticipates a much-needed summer with her secret lover, Vladimir, who is the father of one of her students. Her plans are disrupted when Vladimir is unexpectedly unavailable due to a surprise family trekking holiday in the Cévennes National Park, involving his wife, daughter, and a donkey for supplies. Antoinette decides to follow them alone, accompanied only by Patrick, a protective donkey.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 108
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening SunMovie · 2021 · 108m · Drama, ComedyThe team at an American magazine operating in France publishes its final issue. The contents include stories about an artist serving a life sentence, student protests, and a kidnapping solved by a chef.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 109
Striding Into the WindMovie · 2021 · 134mThis charming and deeply personal road movie follows a directionless film student on a meandering journey across China in a worn-out Jeep.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8 - 110
BeginningMovie · 2020 · 126m · DramaA quiet town is disrupted when an extremist group targets a local Jehovah's Witness community. Yana, the community leader's wife, struggles as her life begins to fall apart. Her world is further shaken by the arrival of a detective and the tragic events that follow.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.8 - 111
Nobody Said I Have to Love YouMovie · 2019 · 18mAleksander, a man with a thriving career, is on his way to pick up his eleven-year-old son, Jan, for music school. However, Jan isn't waiting for him at the designated spot; he's in the shower, still sweaty from playing football.IMDb 6.0 - 112
The Real ThingMovie · 2020 · 232mKazumichi Tsuji is a disaffected office worker entangled in complicated relationships with two colleagues. His life takes a turn when he encounters the captivating Ukiyo Hayama at a convenience store. Unfortunately, Ukiyo's presence in his life quickly unravels his world, bringing unforeseen problems.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 113
PileMovie · 2019 · 3mThe story follows a vertical habitat, charting a course from the struggles of everyday life to a nightmarish dystopian future shaped by late-stage capitalism.IMDb 6.6 - 114
GagarineMovie · 2020 · 95m · Drama, FantasySixteen-year-old Yuri has spent his entire life in Gagarin Towers, a large red-brick housing complex on the edge of Paris. He aspires to be an astronaut. When it's revealed that Gagarin Towers is slated for demolition, Yuri joins the resistance. Alongside his friends Diana and Houssam, he undertakes a mission to save their home, which he considers his "starship."IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 115
Summer of 85Movie · 2020 · 101m · Romance, DramaSixteen years old, at a seaside resort in Normandy during the 1980s. The usual teenage dreams – a best friend, a pact, adventures on a boat or motorbike, living life fast – don't apply. Alexis dreams of death. The ultimate thrill is dying, and he saves it for the end. As summer vacation begins, the story follows Alexis as he discovers who he truly is.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.4 - 116
JosepMovie · 2020 · 74m · Animation, Drama, HistoryFebruary 1939. Faced with a massive influx of Republican refugees escaping Franco's dictatorship, the French government establishes concentration camps where the Spanish are left with no option but to construct their own shelters and survive on meager resources like horses. Disease and lack of basic necessities lead to widespread death. Within one of these camps, a guard and Josep Bartoli (1910-1995), a cartoonist resisting the Franco regime, forge an unlikely friendship despite being separated by barbed wire.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5 - 117
Perfect DaysMovie · 2023 · 124m · DramaHirayama leads a quiet life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo, finding satisfaction in his predictable routine. He enjoys listening to cassette tapes, reading, and photographing trees. Chance meetings lead him to contemplate the beauty around him.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.8
