Cannes is back on its throne as the most important film festival in the world. Ahead of the festival, which runs May 13-24, here’s what’s playing, who’s attending – and the big talking points.

A group of more than 100 film and TV organisations from around the world launched an appeal to European Union institutions and global governments Monday – on the eve of the Cannes Film Festival kickoff – calling on them to support the indie industry ecosystem following U.

Iris Knobloch said the film industry has experienced a lot recently, and hopes it "won’t be paralysed by caution and uncertainty" amid possible tariffs.