I Saw 24 Movies at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. These Five Were the Best

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Coverage diverges in framing, with IndieWire taking a more analytical approach by discussing the broader implications of the films on audience perceptions. In contrast, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter adopted a straightforward list…

Radhika Seth· May 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

I Saw 24 Movies at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. These Five Were the Best

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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.

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▪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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▪ The 20 Best Films of Cannes 2026 — The Hollywood Reporter
▪ Best of Cannes 2026: 20 Critics’ Picks From This Year’s Festival — Variety
▪ Critic’s Notebook: The Best Films at Cannes 2026 Challenged Us to Redraw Our Relationship to Reality — IndieWire
▪ The three must-see movies from the Cannes Film Festival — The Globe and Mail

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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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