The Cannes Film Festival 2024 promises to be a memorable event, with a host of international stars gracing the red carpet. Here's a look at some of the most eagerly awaited celebrities.
American stars
A myriad of American stars have been announced for the red carpet. They include Kevin Costner, Nicolas Cage, Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Demi Moore and Selena Gomez. George Millerdirector of the Mad Max saga, will also be present, but out of 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 competition.
Out-of-competition films
The fifth opus in the Mad Max saga, Furiosadirected by George Miller, will be screened out of competition. Le Français Daniel Auteuil will present his film Le Fil out of competition. The Ukrainian Sergei Loznitza will also be present with The invasion.
The jury
The jury responsible for deciding between the films in competition will be chaired by Greta Gerwigthe American director of Barbie, the world's 14ᵉ biggest box-office hit. This is the first time an American female director has taken on this role, according to the Festival.
Opening and closing ceremonies
The French actress Camille Cottin will host the opening and closing ceremonies on May 14 and 25.
The opening
To open the show, audiences will be treated to the world premiere of the Frenchman's new comedy Quentin Dupieux, The second actpresented out of competition.
The Cannes Film Festival 2024 is shaping up to be a must-see event in world cinema, with an impressive list 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 this year's Palme d'Or.
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