The journey of Bangladeshi cinema at the Cannes Film Festival took an unexpected turn this year, marked by delays, visa issues, and missed opportunities. The anticipation surrounding Bangladesh's participation in the renowned festival, fuelled by recent successes, would eventually be met with frustration and disappointment.

French director Justine Triet became the third female director to win the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or on Saturday, beating out 20 other films in competition for the top prize.

Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," one of the most anticipated premieres of this year's Cannes Film Festival, had the red carpet abuzz on Saturday evening as its star-studded cast attracted throngs of fans to the Croisette boulevard.

Cannes may make headlines for its glitz and glamour, but as the world's largest event for buying and selling movie rights, its importance to the industry is unparalleled.

The 76th Cannes Film Festival kicks off with the highly anticipated premiere of the Louis XV period drama "Jeanne du Barry," starring Johnny Depp, bringing the iconic Cannes red carpet back to life today.

Bangladesh will be taking its first ever stall at the Cannes International Film Festival. The information was confirmed to the media by Dr Hasan Mahmud, Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Joint General Secretary of Awami League.

At a press conference on Thursday, festival Director Thierry Fremaux and President Iris Knobloch announced the line-up for the 76th edition of major cinema showcase from May 16-27.