The Cannes Film Festival has barred French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy from the red carpet premiere of Dossier 137 due to ongoing sexual assault allegations. Although his case was dropped for lack of evidence, the accusers plan to appeal. Festival director Thierry Frémaux confirmed the move, aligning Cannes with stricter industry standards post-#MeToo. Navarro-Mussy denies wrongdoing but says he understands the decision, while concern about industry abuse continues to mount.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival opened with glamour and gravitas, welcoming stars like Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Quentin Tarantino. DiCaprio presented De Niro with an honorary Palme d’Or, calling him “the archetype actor,” while De Niro used his speech to denounce Trump’s proposed film tariffs. The festival also featured tributes to Ukraine and premiered Leave One Day, setting a dynamic tone for 12 days of cinema, politics, and powerful storytelling.

Director Charlotte Colbert has often explored physical and psychological trauma in her artwork. The movie follows Veronica, played by...