Jennifer Lawrence electrified Cannes with Die, My Love, Lynne Ramsay’s haunting adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s novel. The film, about a woman spiraling into psychosis, received a six-minute ovation and left audiences breathless with its raw intensity. Lawrence’s unflinching performance and Ramsay’s bold direction marked a powerful return to the Croisette. With Robert Pattinson, LaKeith Stanfield, and Sissy Spacek in tow, Die, My Love is now a major Palme d’Or contender.

Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Stewart, and Harris Dickinson debut their first films in Un Certain Regard, marking a generational shift from red carpets to director’s chairs. With no on-screen cameos, these actor-directors focus purely on storytelling, signaling serious artistic intent and fresh creative voices on the Croisette.