The 20 Best Films of Cannes 2026
The Cannes Film Festival 2026 showcased a diverse array of films, highlighting both established and emerging talents. Critics praised works such as Ryusuke Hamaguchi's 'All of a Sudden' and Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo's debut feature. The festival featured a mix of genres, including melodrama, coming-of-age stories, and explorations of historical themes.
- ▪James Gray's gripping melodrama was among the festival favorites.
- ▪Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo's debut is the first film from a Rwandan director to screen in Cannes' official selection.
- ▪The festival included a triptych gay epic that explores modern Spanish history.
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- ▪ I Saw 24 Movies at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. These Five Were the Best — Vogue
- ▪ 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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Clockwise from top left: 'Paper Tiger,' 'All of a Sudden,' 'Clarissa' and 'La Gradiva.' Cannes Film Festival (4) Home Movies Movie Reviews The 20 Best Films of Cannes 2026 A gripping melodrama from James Gray, flashy vehicles for Rami Malek and Sandra Hüller, a stunning French coming-of-age saga, a bonkers Korean monster flick and the portrait of a reformed gay party boy were among THR critics’ faves from the fest. By David Rooney, Leslie Felperin, Lovia Gyarkye, Richard Lawson, Sheri Linden, Jordan Mintzer May 22, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment All of a Sudden COMPETITION The audacious…
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