France: Stars, directors gather as 79th Cannes Film Festival closes.

SHOTLIST: CANNES, FRANCE (MAY 23, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF ACTORS, ACTRESSES AND DIRECTORS ATTENDING CLOSING CEREMONY OF 79TH CANNES FILM FESTIVALCANNES, FRANCE — MAY 23, 2026: The closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival was held Saturday, May 23, drawing the annual cinema showcase to an end. A prominent lineup of international film stars, actors, and directors walked the red carpet and attended the final event. The annual festival along the French Riviera, which was held from May 12 through May 23, remains one of the world’s premier cinema events and serves as a global hub for filmmakers, actors, and industry executives. The Cannes Film Festival remains one of the world’s premier cinema events, serving as a global hub for filmmakers, actors, and industry power players.