Trending Now - Cannes Film Festival Kicks Off With 1920s French Feature

WHO:

Variety - Pierre Salvadori is the director of the film "La Vénus électrique."

Deadline - Pierre Salvadori is also credited with the film "The Electric Kiss," which is the English title of "La Vénus électrique."

WHAT:

Variety - "La Vénus électrique" is a 1920s-set French period comedy.

Deadline - The film "La Vénus électrique" is announced as the opening film of the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

Variety - The film marks Pierre Salvadori's 11th feature film.

WHERE:

Variety - The Cannes Film Festival will take place in Cannes, France.

Variety - The film will also open in movie theaters across France.

WHEN:

Variety - The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will premiere on May 12, 2026.

Deadline - The film will open in theaters on the same day, May 12, 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - Pierre Salvadori stated, “Cannes celebrates everything I love about cinema, direction, boldness, freedom, and filmmakers. Cannes discovers them, supports them, and celebrates them. In its own way, my film embodies all the faith and love I have.”

HOW:

Variety - The film will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and simultaneously in French theaters, following Cannes rules.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 15:24 UTC)

Pierre Salvadori's film "La Vénus électrique," a French period comedy set in the 1920s, has been announced as the opening film of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, which will take place in Cannes, France, May 12th. This marks Salvadori's 11th feature film, and it will also open in theaters across France on the same day. Salvadori expressed his excitement, stating that Cannes celebrates everything he loves about cinema, and he believes his film embodies the faith and love he has for the art form.