Bangladeshi superstar Shakib Khan has praised director Adnan Al Rajeev and his short film “Ali”, after it earned a prestigious Special Mention at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, calling the achievement “a historic moment for Bangladesh.”

Revenge thriller “It Was Just An Accident” by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who was last at the Cannes Film Festival in person more than 20 years ago, won the Palme d’Or top prize on Saturday. Panahi, who has been arrested several times for his filmmaking and was under a travel ban until recently, last attended the festival in person in 2003, when Crimson Gold was screened in the Un Certain Regard category.

In a historic moment for Bangladeshi cinema, Adnan Al Rajeev's short film "Ali" has received a Special Mention at the highly esteemed 78th Cannes Film Festival. The film, which was the first Bangladeshi entry to be officially selected for the Short Film competition, has now garnered further international recognition, marking a significant milestone for the nation's burgeoning film industry.

The Cannes Festival draws to a close on Saturday, with a wry Iranian film about political prisoners and a Ukrainian-directed drama about despotism among the frontrunners to pick up the Palme d'Or top prize.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a striking return to the Cannes Film Festival this year, marking her 22nd appearance with a bold departure from the conventional red carpet fare. She wore a custom “Banarasi sari and rubies by Manish Malhotra,” a look that fused traditional Indian craft with contemporary couture.

Cannes 2025 dazzled with stunning red-carpet gowns from Amal Clooney’s vintage Dior elegance to Dakota Johnson’s playful pink Gucci fringe, Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior classic, and standout looks by Bella Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Scarlett Johansson.

Joachim Trier’s latest feature, “Sentimental Value”, received the most thunderous response at this year’s Cannes Film Festival so far, drawing a 15-minute standing ovation well past midnight yesterday.

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, who was barred from travelling by the government in Tehran for 15 years, appeared on the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet on Tuesday evening for the premiere of his competition entry "It Was Just An Accident".

The Oscar-winning actress took on the esteemed role of Cannes godmother for the landmark 25th anniversary of the Trophée Chopard—an accolade that recognises and celebrates the most promising emerging talents in global cinema.

Veteran actor Robert De Niro was honoured with the prestigious honorary Palme d’Or for Lifetime Achievement during the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2025 on Tuesday (May 13) evening. The award was presented by actor and longtime collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio.

Filmmakers, producers, sales agents, and journalists from around the world converge to showcase and discover new films, emphasising that storytelling transcends borders. However, this year's festival unfolds under the shadow of proposed US tariffs on foreign films, announced by President Donald Trump.

The Film Heritage Foundation announced on Wednesday that a restored 4K version of Oscar-winning filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s 1970 film “Aranyer Din Ratri” (Days and Nights in the Forest), featuring Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, and Rabi Ghosh, will be showcased at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Acclaimed filmmaker Payal Kapadia is set to return to the Cannes Film Festival in 2025 — but not with a film this time. She joins the main competition jury, becoming one of the select few Indian filmmakers to take a seat on the prestigious panel.

Veteran actor and producer Robert De Niro is set to be honoured with an honorary Palme d’Or in recognition of his lifetime achievements at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes, as announced by the festival authorities, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

During a recent press conference, Alia said she would attend the Cannes Film Festival this year and shared her excitement. However, she kept her response brief, stating, "I am looking forward to it."