The festival will also showcase other notable films in the Special Screenings, including 'Arco' with Natalie Portman and 'Little Amélie', adapted from a bestseller.

Kristen Stewart will make her directorial debut with 'The Chronology of Water', based on Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir, which will be showcased in the 'Un Certain Regard' section.

The festival's lineup is generating excitement, promising films that challenge conventions and reflect the evolving landscape of global cinema.

Mylène Farmer is expected to deliver an exceptional performance at the opening night, alongside her film 'Dalloway', a futuristic thriller directed by Yann Gozlan.

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival will be presided over by Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche, with a jury that includes notable figures such as Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong, and Alba Rohrwacher.

The festival is set to open on May 13 with Amélie Bonnin's debut feature 'Partir un jour', a feel-good musical featuring Juliette Armanet and Bastien Bouillon.

This year's competition for the prestigious Golden Palm features 21 films, including recent additions like Lynne Ramsay's 'My Love' and Saeed Roustaee's 'Mother and Child'.

Lynne Ramsay's participation marks her as the seventh female director to compete for the Palme d'Or, highlighting the festival's ongoing efforts towards diversity.

Hong Sang-soo, a Cannes regular known for his introspective storytelling, will also feature films in both the main Competition and Un Certain Regard sections.

Robert De Niro is anticipated to receive a Palme d'Or d'honneur, while Tom Cruise will present the latest installment of the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise out of competition.

The jury also includes a diverse range of international filmmakers, such as Indian director Payal Kapadia, Mexican director Carlos Reygadas, and Congolese documentarian Dieudo Hamadi.

Saeed Roustaee's 'Woman and Child', a family drama centered on themes of revenge and forgiveness, marks his return to Cannes after his previous film 'Leila's Brothers' in 2022.