The three must-see movies from the Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival is showcasing numerous films this year, with over 20 competing for the prestigious Palmes d'Or award. Film editor Barry Hertz has identified his top three must-see movies from the festival after watching 25 films in nine days. These selections highlight the diverse cinematic talent presented at this renowned event.
- ▪The Cannes Film Festival is taking place on the French Riviera.
- ▪More than 20 films are competing for the Palmes d'Or award.
- ▪Barry Hertz, a globe film editor, watched 25 films over nine days.
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- ▪ I Saw 24 Movies at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. These Five Were the Best — Vogue
- ▪ 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
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The three must-see movies from the Cannes Film Festivalalex migdalPublished 10 seconds agoDozens of movies are screening this year at the famed Cannes Film Festival in the French Riviera, with more than 20 competing for the top prize of the Palmes d'Or. Globe film editor Barry Hertz watched 25 movies over nine days — here are his top three picks.Please enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularGaza flotilla activists land in Turkey, recount abuse and torture by Israeli authoritiesVideo1:15Baby pygmy hippo takes first outdoor bath at Berlin ZooVideo1:08Canadian aid workers in Congo join fight against Ebola virusVideo1:24Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel hands boundVideo2:22Trump…
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