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[PHOTOS] Pomp, colour at 77th edition of Cannes Festival in France

The 2024 edition has seen over 35,000 film enthusiasts attending festival screenings.

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

In-pictures17 May 2024 - 15:43
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In Summary


  • Revered as “The Heart of the Film Industry,” the Marché du Film is the ultimate convergence point for the entire international film community.
  • American filmmaker and actress Greta Gerwig and Xavier Dolan Tadros will serve as jury presidents for the main competition.
Guests during the session at the Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2024

Dignitaries, actors and actresses convened for the 77th edition of Cannes Festival.

The event which was officially opened by French actress Camille Cottin started on May 14 up to 25 and is taking place in Cannes, France.

Gravitas Ventures international sales representatives Joanna Chacon and Danielle Gasher with editor Julia Kusmenko on May 16, 2024

The 2024 edition has seen over 35,000 film enthusiasts attending festival screenings and walking the aisles of the Marché du Film.

The Marché du Film stands as the film industry’s largest annual gathering, bringing together 600 exhibitors and over 14,000 professionals from around the globe.

Actor Ozzy Agu and Sir Johnson during the 77th edition of Cannes Festival in France on May 16, 2024.

Revered as “The Heart of the Film Industry,” the Marché du Film is the ultimate convergence point for the entire international film community.

American filmmaker and actress Greta Gerwig and Xavier Dolan Tadros will serve as jury presidents for the main competition.

NH Studios director Shreyans Hirawat and head syndication Sabina Kripalani at the 77th edition of Cannes Festival in France on May 16, 2024.
French Embassy in Kenya film and media attache Serge Noukoue, African Pavillion founder Aminata Diop Johnson and UNDP regional specialist Dr Ify Ogo at the 77th edition of Cannes Festival in France on May 16, 2024.
Writer based in Oman Sudha Sha and actress Nilanjana Sha at the 77th edition of Cannes Festival in France on May 16, 2024.
Actress from Ukraine Olesia Lukian and Daria Yurchenko at the 77th edition of Cannes Festival in France on May 16, 2024.
Tahiti directors Ken Carlter and Serena Forgeas at the 77th edition of Cannes Festival in France on May 16, 2024.
Actor David Josh and Elly Malloy at the 77th edition of Cannes Festival in France on May 16, 2024.
Fantastic Pavilion CEO Pablo Guisa Koestinger and communication manager Heiner Thimm, on May 16, 2024
Producer Nada Riyadh at the 77th edition of Cannes Festival in France on May 16, 2024.
Actress from Italy Soraja Trigo during the 77th edition of Cannes Festival in France on May 16, 2024.
Cinema Arts director Chantal LAM during the 77th edition of Cannes Festival in France on May 16, 2024.
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