Cannes Film Festival 2025: The Year's Most Buzzworthy Films

Cannes Film Festival 2025: A Roundup of the Most Talked-About Films The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has concluded, leaving behind a trail of buzzworthy films and memorable moments. Vanity Fair's Hollywood correspondent, David Canfield, offers a concise summary of some of the festival's most talked-about movies. One of the most anticipated films is 'Die, My Love', starring Jennifer Lawrence, which has already been acquired by A24 for a staggering $24 million, indicating a strong Oscar campaign. Canfield notes that Lawrence "has never been better." Another film generating significant discussion is Ari Aster's 'Eddington', described as a "hot take movie of the year." Its provocative exploration of 2020 is already causing a stir among critics. Canfield also highlights Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value', which he believes has a strong chance of winning the Palme d'Or, and Kleber Mendonça Filho's Brazilian film 'O Agente Secreto', starring Wagner Moura, which is receiving critical acclaim. The festival also showcased 'Nouvelle Vague' by Richard Linklater and Julia Ducournau's controversial 'Alpha', which is drawing passionate reactions from viewers. The festival's "star is born" performance, according to Canfield, is Frank Dillane in Harris Dickinson's directorial debut, 'Urchin'. The diversity of films and the passionate responses they've generated promise a year of engaging cinematic conversations.