epa12947073 A promotional banner featuring the poster for the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, 11 May 2026. The film festival runs from 12 to 23 May 2026. EPA/TERESA SUAREZ

epa12947074 A general view of the Palais des Festivals one day before the start of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, 11 May 2026. The film festival runs from 12 to 23 May 2026. EPA/TERESA SUAREZ

epa12947070 A general view of Mace Beach, nearby the Palais des Festivals, one day before the start of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, 11 May 2026. The film festival runs from 12 to 23 May 2026. EPA/TERESA SUAREZ