India, May 12 -- The 79th Cannes Film Festival will run from May 12 to May 23, 2026, once again transforming the French Riviera into the global capital of cinema. South Korean director Park Chan-wook will serve as Jury President for this festival while he presents his unique filmmaking style to the competition, which represents the festival's topmost events. The Cannes film festival serves as the world's foremost filmmaking festival, which unites serious artistic competition for the Palme d'Or with the glitzy red carpet events and major brand displays. The 2026 edition will feature over 2000 international film submissions, which will showcase both established directors and emerging filmmakers who will make their debut at the Palais des Fe...