Cannes, France – May 13, 2026 – The 79th Cannes Film Festival continued its dazzling display of cinematic artistry and glamour today with the highly anticipated red carpet screening of Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet’s latest feature, La Vie D’Une Femme (A Woman’s Life). The event drew significant attention from international media and film enthusiasts, marking another celebrated moment in this year’s festival lineup.
Erri De Luca, Suzanne de Baecque, Charles Berling, Marie-Christine Barrault, Mélanie Thierry, Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet and Léa Drucker at Cannes Film Festival 2026. La Vie D’Une Femme (A Women’s Life), Screening Red Carpet. Cannes (France), May 13th, 2026 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Director Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet, known for her insightful storytelling, presented La Vie D’Une Femme, a compelling drama that explores the complexities of a fifty-year-old surgeon, Gabrielle, as she grapples with questions of love, desire, and aging amidst a hospital crisis. The film, a French-Belgian co-production, stars Léa Drucker in the lead role, supported by a stellar cast including Mélanie Thierry and Charles Berling.
Alia Bhatt arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Gillian Anderson arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Gong Li arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Isabella Menin arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Melisa Aslı Pamuk arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Sam Quealy arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Stephanie Valentine AKA Glamzilla arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Agatha Maksimova arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Alessandra de Tomaso arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Alicia Moffet arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Leclerc arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Charles Leclerc arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Charlotte Cardin arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Demet Özdemir arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Flora Coquerel arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Guest arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Guest arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Guest arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Guest arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Guest arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Guest arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Guest arrive for the screening of the film “La Vie d’une femme” (A Woman’s Life) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
The red carpet was graced by the film’s cast and creative team, including Léa Drucker, Mélanie Thierry, Charles Berling, Erri De Luca, Suzanne de Baecque, Marie-Christine Barrault, and Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet herself. Their elegant appearance underscored the festival’s ongoing celebration of global cinema and storytelling. Notably, jury member Demi Moore also attended the screening, making a striking impression in a custom purple Gucci gown.
La Vie D’Une Femme has been a subject of critical discussion, with early reviews highlighting Léa Drucker’s powerful performance and Bourgeois-Tacquet’s nuanced direction. The film’s presence at Cannes further solidifies its position as a significant entry in contemporary European cinema.
