Cannes Film Festival officially opened on 13 May 2026 in Cannes, France, welcoming international stars, filmmakers, and guests to one of the world’s most prestigious cinema events.
Alia Bhatt attends the opening ceremony red carpet of the movie La Venus Electrique during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France 2026 05 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Director Peter Jackson arrives at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the red carpet of the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss) (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Director Peter Jackson arrives at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the red carpet of the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss) (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Demi Moore attend the opening ceremony red carpet of the movie La Venus Electrique during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Demi Moore attend the opening ceremony red carpet of the movie La Venus Electrique during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Frederique Bel walks the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss). (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Hairong Tian attends the opening ceremony red carpet of the movie La Venus Electrique during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France 2026 05 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Heidi Klum walks the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss). (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
James Franco and Izabel Pakzad walk the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss). (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
James Franco and Izabel Pakzad walk the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss). (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Jane Fonda attends the opening ceremony red carpet of the movie La Venus Electrique during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Jella Haase walks the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss). (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Jella Haase walks the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss). (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Jella Haase walks the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss). (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Katie Jackson and Billy Jackson walk the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss). (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Mette Marie Kongsved and Elijah Wood walk the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss) (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Mette Marie Kongsved and Elijah Wood walk the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss) (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Mette Marie Kongsved and Elijah Wood walk the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss) (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Un Certain Regard Jury President Leïla Bekhti attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Uma Jammeh attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2026 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Miri Ben Ari attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2026 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Miri Ben Ari attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2026 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Maya Aboul Hosn attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 20 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Maya Aboul Hosn attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Kimberley Garner attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Jenny Gordienko attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 20 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Jenny Gordienko attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Ginta Biku walks the red carpet at the opening of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and the opening film La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss) (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Farhana Bodi attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2026 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Farhana Bodi attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 202 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
Blanca Blanco attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Vénus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fauk)
William Abadie attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Ginta Biku attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Mirka Howard attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Emma Thynn attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Iulia Vantur attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Influencer Nataly Osmann attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Gülsim Ali attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr. and model Rebecca Donaldson attends the opening ceremony and La Vénus Electrique (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12 (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
The jury appearance included President of the International Critics’ Week Jury Payal Kapadia alongside jury members Théodore Pellerin, Ava Cahen, Oklou, Ama Ampadu, and Donsaron Kovitvanitcha.
Celebrities walked the iconic red carpet during the opening ceremony ahead of the premiere screening of the festival’s opening film, La Vénus électrique (The Electric Kiss). The glamorous arrival marked the beginning of the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which is expected to showcase major international productions, acclaimed directors, and emerging cinematic talent over the coming days.
The opening night attracted global media attention as actors, filmmakers, and industry leaders gathered along the Croisette to celebrate the launch of the annual film festival.
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