I Saw 24 Movies at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. These Five Were the Best
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival featured a quieter lineup compared to previous years, with fewer Hollywood blockbusters and a mix of films from respected directors. Among the 24 films viewed, five stood out, including a gripping thriller and a heartwarming comedy. These films are expected to make a significant impact in the coming months.
- ▪The festival showcased 24 films, including 15 competing for the Palme d’Or.
- ▪Cristian Mungiu's thriller explores themes of immigration and child protection in Norway.
- ▪Andrey Zvyagintsev's film critiques the moral dilemmas faced by a CEO during wartime.
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TV & MoviesI Saw 24 Movies at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. These Five Were the BestBy Radhika SethMay 23, 2026Photo: © 2026 - Makongo Films - Unité - Kiripifilms - Karta Film - Canal+Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyThe 2026 Cannes Film Festival was a little quieter than previous editions, to be sure—there was a dearth of Hollywood blockbusters, some more middling work from respected auteurs, and a few genuine head-scratchers. But, among the 24 movies I managed to catch over my week on the Croisette (which included 15 of the 22 films competing for the Palme d’Or), there were five I haven’t been able to stop thinking about: edge-of-your-seat thrillers, raucous comedies, and a heartening coming-of-age epic.
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