For the first time, six female directors are competing, a record. A total of 19 films were selected, which could be joined by a twentieth, "Killers of the Flower Moon" The film is currently planned out of competition but the request has been made to producers Paramount and Apple TV.
The film that will open the festival is also directed by a director: "Jean-Claude Van Damme" The festival will run from May 16 to 27 in Cannes, France, and will be open to the public.