Stars descend on the carpet as Cannes Film Festival 2026 opens without Hollywood backing
Le Monde
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In the main Cannes competition, which begins Wednesday, 22 films are vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or prize for best film.
As usual in the build-up to the festival, off-screen events have dominated conversation, from the impact of AI on jobs, Hollywood's decision to ghost the event, to the under-representation of women directors.
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