The 79th Cannes Film Festival is officially underway, and France 24 is live from the Croisette for its very first Cannes 2026 special. Join Culture Editor Eve Jackson and Film Critic Emma Jones as they break down the biggest moments from opening night: the honorary Palme d’Or presented to Peter Jackson, the arrival of Hollywood stars on the red carpet, and the films already creating buzz on the Croisette.
Peter Jackson getting an honorary Palme d’Or is long overdue—the man revolutionized fantasy filmmaking with Lord of the Rings.
Demi Moore talking about AI at Cannes? That’s ironic considering she was in The Substance, a movie literally about artificial perfection.
The tone of political discourse has become far too toxic for any real progress. (6531b3)
Opening night looked glamorous but I’m more curious about the films generating buzz this year—hope some indie gems break through.
Climate policy needs to transcend partisan bickering and become a national priority. (bc3ea2)
The quality of debate has deteriorated to the point of being embarrassing. (60a0dd)
Real leadership means making tough calls, not chasing the next headline. (eb7ef0)