Pedro Almodovar's film Bitter Christmas premiered to a warm response at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The screening marked the latest entry from the acclaimed Spanish director at the annual event.
The movie received positive audience feedback during its debut screening on the French Riviera. Festival attendees noted the film's emotional depth and distinctive storytelling style, consistent with Almodovar's previous works.
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The first Spanish film in competition at Cannes, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, premiered Saturday with Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo in the lead roles. The movie explores the reunion of a father and daughter after 13 years apart.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival begins Tuesday with an unprecedented Spanish presence. Three films compete for the Palme d'Or, a first for the event.
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The 79th Cannes Film Festival began on Tuesday with the premiere of Pierre Salvadori’s The Electric Kiss as the opening film. Stars and international filmmakers arrived on the Croisette in the French Riviera resort town for the event, which runs through May 23.
Guillermo del Toro presented a newly restored 4K version of Pan's Labyrinth at the Cannes Film Festival. The screening opened the Cannes Classics selection on May 12.
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The 79th Cannes Film Festival kicked off in France with an opening ceremony at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. French-Malian actress Eye Haïdara led proceedings that introduced the international jury and screened the opening film.
The Cannes standout film La Bola Negra will release in select US theaters on November 6 before streaming on Netflix starting December 4.
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Penélope Cruz and directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi presented their film 'La bola negra' at Cannes, paying homage to Federico García Lorca. The actress stressed the need to advance rights for the LGTBIQ+ community and women. The film received a nearly 20-minute ovation after its screening.