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Here's all you need to know about what this year's Cannes Film Festival has in store for you!

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Aishwarya Srinivasan
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Cannes Film Festival is back in action again and we've got all the ins and outs of the extravagant 10-day event!

Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious and eagerly awaited events of the year. The whole world of entertainment comes together to watch and celebrate the best films from around the globe. Actors, actresses, TV personalities, and influencers, all make an appearance on the red carpet wearing jaw-dropping outfits and dazzling jewelry. Apart from this, there are so many things about the lavish event to note down so you always stay updated and know exactly what to look forward to.

Well firstly, this will be the 75th edition of the film festival which will commence from May 17, 2022, till May 25, 2022, with the theme "Five Years Learning in Five Days." The jury which will be heading the festival consists of the president Vincent Lindo along with other celebs like Rebecca Hall, Asghar Farhadi, Trinca, Ladj Ly, Noomi Rapace, Jeff Nichols, Joachim Trier. And of course, Deepika Padukone will be representing India on the jury this year.

49 movies are set to be screened this year out of which the opening film is Michel Hazanavicius' Final Cut. A zombie comedy starring Bérénice Bejo and Romain Duris. The winners of the Palme d'Or will be announced on the last day. Glimpses of 2023's most exciting upcoming releases will also be shown at the festival.

This year will mark the inauguration of the Cannes Film Market which has chosen India as the first country of honor and will be celebrating Indian Cinema by screening five Indian movies which include Bailadila by Shailendra SahuBaghjan by Jaicheng Zxai DohutiaFollower by Harshad NalawadeShivamma by Jai Shankar and Ek Jagah Apni by Ektara Collective and lastly, the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's Pratiwandi, which will also be preserved under the National Film Heritage Mission by the Government of India.

From gorgeous red carpet looks, film screenings, Jury dinners, and award ceremonies, the next 10 days look promising enough to deliver the best of everything!

What are you looking forward to the most at the Cannes Film Festival this year? Let us know in the comments below!

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