The 2024 Cannes Film Festival promises to be a memorable event, with a host of international stars set to walk the red carpet. Here’s a look at the most anticipated celebrities.
American Stars
A host of American stars are expected to walk the red carpet. Among them are, Kevin Costner, Nicolas Cage, Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Demi Moore and Selena Gomez. George Miller, director of the Mad Max series, will also be in attendance, though not in competition. He will be awarded an honorary Palme d’Or at the festival’s closing ceremony on May 25. Francis Ford Coppola will be in the competition.
Films Not in Competition
The fifth installment in the Mad Max series, Furiosa, directed by George Miller, will be screened out of competition. The French film Daniel Auteuil will present his film The Thread out of competition. The Ukrainian Sergei Loznitsa will also be present with The Invasion.
The jury
The jury responsible for judging the films in competition will be chaired by Greta Gerwig, the American director of the film *Barbie*, the 14th highest-grossing film worldwide. According to the Festival, this is the first time an American female director has taken on this role.
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The French actress Camille Cottin will serve as the emcee for the opening and closing ceremonies on May 14 and 25.
To begin with
To kick things off, the audience will get a world premiere of the new comedy by the French director Quentin Dupieux, Act Two, presented out of competition.
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival promises to be a must-see event in the world of cinema, with an impressive lineup of celebrities and highly anticipated films. We can’t wait to see how these stars will light up the red carpet and which film will win the Palme d’Or this year.
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