Since 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has been the mecca of cinema, transforming the Croisette every May into a glamorous extravaganza where stars parade in haute couture outfits and paparazzi hunt for the ultimate snapshot. The high point of the event, the official competition judges films from all over the world and crowns the very best with the Palme d’Or, a veritable springboard to international stardom.

But there’s more to Cannes than its red carpet! With sections like Un Certain Regard and la Semaine de la Critique, the festival is a breeding ground for bold, independent cinema, a spot where new talent can shine. Between film screenings, star-studded evenings and charity events, Cannes mixes business and pleasure under the same spotlight, celebrating the 7th art in a whirlwind of parties and encounters.

Cannes Festival 2024: What We Know

Dates : The Cannes Film Festival 2024 will take place from May 14 to 25, once again marking the most glamorous period in the global cinematic calendar.

Jury et President : Director, screenwriter, and producer Maren Ade will serve as President of the Short Films and La Cinef Jury at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. She will be joined by director, screenwriter, and producer Reinaldo Marcus Green; actress, singer-songwriter Camélia Jordana; producer, photographer, and former Director of the Filmoteca Española José María Prado Garcia; and director and screenwriter Nebojša Slijepčević.
Together, they will award the Short Film Palme d’Or and the three La Cinef prizes, a selection dedicated to student films at the Cannes Film Festival.

The Cannes Film Festival Experience at the Kyriad Cannes Mandelieu
The Kyriad Cannes Mandelieu Hotel, a unique motion picture hotel located in the heart of Cannes – Mandelieu airport – France’s second largest private jet airport – stands out for its cinematic theme, deeply rooted in its identity. Unique in its kind, it is a living tribute to the glamour and history of cinema, offering visitors an immersion in the world of the 7th art from the moment they arrive. Every corner of the hotel, every room, is designed to evoke cinema and the legendary figures of Hollywood.

Don’t wait any longer to discover the glamour of Cannes: Book your stay now at the Kyriad Cannes Mandelieu.