Cannes Film Festival 2026 opens with Gong Li and Jane Fonda

The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with a tribute to cinema as a unifying force embodied by actresses Gong Li and Jane Fonda.

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This edition brings together twenty-two films competing for the Palme d'Or, reflecting global cinema diversity.

The festival continues its tradition of celebrating cinema and cinematic excellence.

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