Cannes opens 79th edition with Eye Haïdara at the helm of ceremony

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Published May 11, 2026

Cannes opens 79th edition with Eye Haïdara at the helm of ceremony

The Cannes Film Festival has opened its 79th edition on the French Riviera, once again bringing global attention to one of the world’s most prestigious celebrations of cinema.

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