Cannes Film Festival sees last artists walk the red carpet before the 2027 presidential election
Le Monde · 11 May 2026

Cannes Film Festival sees last artists walk the red carpet before the 2027 presidential election

The 79th edition of the film festival, opening on Tuesday, May 12, is set to be a highly political event in the city, as it is by David Lisnard, a declared presidential candidate who advocates for a right-wing primary including the far right.


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The Cannes Film Festival is poised to become a politically charged event as it coincides with the lead-up to the 2027 presidential election in France. With declared candidate David Lisnard promoting a right-wing agenda, the festival's atmosphere will reflect the tensions of the upcoming political landscape.


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