The official poster of the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is seen inside the Palais de Festivals in Cannes
As the 79th Cannes Film Festival reaches its midpoint, the competition is beginning to take shape, yet there is no clear frontrunner emerging from the pack.
Early reactions remain divided, with critics expressing varied opinions on pacing, tone, and formal control as several key titles progress through their first wave of screenings.
At the heart of the festival lies Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden, set in a Paris care facility. This film continues to attract attention for its restrained structure and long, unbroken takes.
Hamaguchi avoids conventional narrative drive, relying instead on duration and observation. He describes his approach simply, "The camera is not searching for drama; it is waiting for it to happen."
