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Why is Hollywood missing from Cannes?

Deutsche Welle · 🇩🇪 public Germany · · 741 words · By Scott Roxborough
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May 11, 2026Hollywood won't be making it to Cannes this year.

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May 11, 2026Hollywood won't be making it to Cannes this year.

Why it matters

The world's most important film festival kicks off on May 12 with a lineup of new movies from some of the most acclaimed filmmakers in global arthouse cinema — Pedro Almodovar, Asghar Farhadi, Pawel Pawlikowski, Cristian Mungiu — but not a single film from a…

Common ground

There'll be no red carpet spectacle to rival last year's premiere of "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" or earlier Cannes launches like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Mad Max: Fury Road." Is Cannes giving Hollywood the cold shoulder?

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Claim 1: “In the Competition section, Ira Sachs brings the musical fantasy "The Man I Love," starring Rami Malek”
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Multiple independent sources (Wikipedia, MK2 Films, and a dedicated festival report) confirm that Ira Sachs' 'The Man I Love' starring Rami Malek is in the official competition for Cannes 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Man I Love is an upcoming American musical fantasy film co-written and directed by Ira Sachs. It stars Rami Malek, Tom Sturridge, Luther Ford, Rebecca Hall and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The film will ha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_I_Love_(2026_film)
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web search NEUTRAL — MK2 Films has boarded Ira Sachs''The Man I Love,' which is set to bow at Cannes and stands as the sole American feature set for the competition.
https://variety.com/2026/film/global/ira-sachs-cannes-the-ma…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ira Sachs will present his new film, The Man I Love, at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it will compete for the Palme d'Or in the official competition.
https://www.sortiraparis.com/en/what-to-do-in-paris/cinema-s…
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Claim 2: “Lukas Dhont follows up his Oscar-nominated "Close" with "Coward," set in the trenches of World War I”
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Claim 3: “Valeska Grisebach, enters Cannes' competition with "The Dreamed Adventure," her first feature since 2017's "Western," which won Cannes' Un Certain Regard prize”
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Claim 4: “Laszlo Nemes returns with "Moulin," set in Nazi-occupied France, with Lars Eidinger portraying Klaus Barbie”
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Claim 5: “Out of competition, John Travolta makes his directorial debut with "Propeller One-Way Night Coach"”
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The search results for this claim returned biblical texts (Gospel of John) and provided no information regarding John Travolta's directorial debut or the film 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'.
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web search NEUTRAL — 6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a w…
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1&version=…
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web search NEUTRAL — Read the Book of John online. Scripture chapters and verses with full summary, commentary meaning, and concordances for Bible study.
https://www.biblestudytools.com/john/
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web search NEUTRAL — John 1 serves as a profound introduction to the Gospel of John, presenting the preexistence of Jesus Christ as the Word, His role in creation, and His incarnation as the Light and Life of mankind.
https://biblehub.com/john/1.htm
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Claim 6: “The Berlin Film Festival in February was also notably devoid of studio fare”
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The search results provided general information about the month of February 2026 but contained no information regarding the Berlin Film Festival's lineup or studio presence.
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web search NEUTRAL — February is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. The month has 28 days in common years and 29 in leap years, with the 29th day being called the leap day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 30, 2026 · For being the year’s shortest month, February sure comes chock-full of holidays and major events. Between Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Groundhog Day, Black History Month, the Super…
https://www.history.com/articles/february-month-history-fact…
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome, February, the second month on the calendar, but originally the last! How many days are in February? Can you name 10 holidays and events? Enjoy these fun facts. The Month of February February …
https://www.almanac.com/content/month-february-holidays-fun-…
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Claim 7: “not a single film from a US major studio [is in the lineup]”
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While one source mentions 'The Man I Love' as the 'sole American feature set for the competition', there is no broad corroboration across multiple sources that 'not a single film from a US major studio' is in the entire lineup (which includes Out of Competition and other sections). The other search results provided for this claim are dictionary definitions of the word 'no'.
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web search NEUTRAL — No is an English word that has a negative meaning. It is the opposite of the word yes, which is a positive term. No is used when someone is turning away something. It is also used when opposing an ide…
https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/No
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web search NEUTRAL — 1. not any, not a, or not one: there's no money left; no card in the file. 2. not by a long way; not at all: she's no youngster. 3. (followed by comparative adjectives and adverbs) not: no fewer than …
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/no
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of NO is not. How to use no in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no
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Claim 8: “Pawlikowski brings "Fatherland," his Thomas Mann biopic starring Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller”
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Claim 9: “Andy Garcia directs and stars in the crime drama "Diamond" [out of competition]”
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Both the official Festival de Cannes selection list and a France 24 report confirm that 'Diamond' by Andy Garcia is playing Out of Competition at Cannes 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — A total of 22 films are competing for the Palme d'Or this year as the presitigious Cannes Film Festival begins in the south of France on Tuesday. The nine-person jury this year will be headed by South…
https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20260510-what-to-watch-o…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 79th annual Cannes Film Festival will take place from 12 to 23 May 2026. South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will serve as jury president for the main competition.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Cannes_Film_Festival
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web search NEUTRAL — Out of Competition. LA BATAILLE DE GAULLE : L’ÂGE DE FER by Antonin BAUDRY. KARMA by Guillaume CANET. DIAMOND by Andy GARCIA.Cannes Classics 2026 This edition will be dedicated to the memory of Dean T…
https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/press/press-releases/the-…
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Claim 10: “Mungiu, who won the Palme d'Or with his debut "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days," makes his English-language debut with "Fjord," pairing Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve”
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Claim 11: “Almodovar... [is presenting] "Bitter Christmas," a holiday drama... it's his seventh film running in the festival's main competition”
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Claim 12: “The world's most important film festival kicks off on May 12”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival will take place from 12 to 23 May 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Cannes Film Festival is an international film festival. The 78th edition will be held from May 13 to 24, 2025.
https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Cannes Film Festival begins next week: Here's what to expect, including special screenings of 'The Fast and the Furious' and 'The Devils'. From red carpet appearances to special anniversary s…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/cannes-f…
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web search NEUTRAL — A total of 22 films are competing for the Palme d'Or this year as the presitigious Cannes Film Festival begins in the south of France on Tuesday. The nine-person jury this year will be headed by South…
https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20260510-what-to-watch-o…
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Claim 13: “James Gray's "Paper Tiger," with Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver [is in the Competition section]”
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The search results for this claim returned biblical texts (Book of James) and provided no information regarding James Gray or a film titled 'Paper Tiger'.
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web search NEUTRAL — James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Trials and Temptations - Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you …
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1&version…
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web search NEUTRAL — James encourages practical Christian living and urges believers to demonstrate their faith through actions. It addresses trials, wisdom, and the power of prayer, highlighting the importance of control…
https://biblehub.com/james/
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web search NEUTRAL — James chapter 1 KJV (King James Version) Commentary for James 1 This epistle of James is one of the most instructive writings in the New Testament. Being chiefly directed against particular errors at …
https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/James-Chapter-1/
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Claim 14: “in Un Certain Regard, up-and-coming American indie filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun presents "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma"”
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Claim 15: “Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev... is back with "Minotaur"”
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Claim 16: “Farhadi — a two-time Oscar winner for "A Separation" and "The Salesman" — returns with "Parallel Tales," a Paris-set drama featuring Isabelle Huppert, Catherine Deneuve and Vincent Cassel”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Asghar Farhadi's film 'Parallel Tales' or its cast.
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Claim 17: “Warner Bros. launched "Joker: Folie à Deux" [at the 2024 Venice Film Festival]”
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The search results provided general information about Warner Bros. but did not confirm the premiere of 'Joker: Folie à Deux' at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.
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web search NEUTRAL — Warner Bros.[a] is a brand name that has been used by several multinational mass media and entertainment companies and corporations, mostly based in the United States, with attributions to Warner Bros…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros.
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web search NEUTRAL — Home of Warner Bros Movies, TV Shows and Video Games including Harry Potter, DC Comics and more!
https://www.warnerbros.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Warner Middle School offers a dynamic array of programs that cater to various interests and career aspirations. Warner Middle School is renowned for its strong emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, E…
https://warner.wsdk8.us/
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Claim 18: “Mascha Schilinski's "Sound of Falling" took last year's Jury Prize”
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Claim 19: “The sequel [Joker: Folie à Deux] went on to earn around $200 million worldwide”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the worldwide earnings of 'Joker: Folie à Deux'.
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Claim 20: “Out of competition, Danish provocateur Nicolas Winding Refn arrives with "Her Private Hell"”
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