'Parthenope' (Paolo Sorrentino)
Another love letter to his native Naples from the Oscar-winning director of 'The Great Beauty' and the Netflix series 'The Young Pope'.
'Birds' (Andrea Arnold)
The celebrated British writer returns with a coming-of-age story set in an English suburb starring Barry Keoghan (Saltburn). Arnold won an Oscar for the short film 'The Wasp' and made the acclaimed features 'Red Road' and 'Fish Tank.'
'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' (Mohammed Rasulof)
Rasoulof, who is jailed for criticizing the Iranian government and banned from leaving the country, has already faced pressure to remove his latest film from the Cannes line-up. Its conspiracy has been kept secret.
'Anora' (Sean Baker)
Beloved of the American indie scene for his portraits of marginalized characters in 'The Florida Project' and 'Red Rocket', Baker returns with a 'romantic adventure' starring 'Scream' actress Mickey Madison.
'The Girl with the Needle' (Magnus von Horn)
It is based on the story of a Danish serial killer who helped poor women kill their unwanted children in the early 20th century.
'Motel Destino' (Karim Anouz)
The Brazilian director's drama 'Firebrand', an erotic comedy-thriller about Henry VIII, competed at Cannes last year.
'Grand Tour' (Miguel Gomes)
The story of a British colonial officer in Burma who runs away from his wedding but is pursued by his bride.
