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Balagov’s Butterfly Jam Opens Star‑Powered Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2026

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Balagov’s Butterfly Jam Opens Star‑Powered Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2026
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Cannes Directors’ Fortnight unveiled its 2026 lineup, led by Kantemir Balagov’s Butterfly Jam opening the festival’s parallel section; the slate features nine features and several debuts, including Reed Van Dyk’s Atonement, Arie Esiri & Chuko Esiri’s Clarissa, Lisandro Alonso’s Double Freedom, Quentin Dupieux’s Le Vertige, as well as animated titles Viva Carmen and We Are Aliens, with Claire Denis being honored at the opening.

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  1. Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Unveils Starry 2026 Lineup  Deadline
  2. Stars Line Up for 2026 Directors’ Fortnight, With Films Featuring Barry Keoghan, Riley Keough, Ayo Edebiri and Kenneth Branagh  The Hollywood Reporter
  3. Cannes Directors’ Fortnight reveals 2026 lineup  Screen Daily
  4. Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight Lineup: ‘Butterfly Jam’ Starring Barry Keoghan and Riley Keough, Radu Jude’s Next Film and More  Variety
  5. Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2026 Lineup Includes Radu Jude, Lisandro Alonso, Kantemir Balagov, Clio Barnard & More  thefilmstage.com

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