Cannes 2025: Streaming details, dress code rules, and full list of Indian stars and films to watch out for
Cannes Film Festival 2025 begins May 13 with a grand opening ceremony, red carpet moments, and a star-studded Indian lineup. From dress code changes to major Indian premieres, here¡¯s what to expect this year as the French Riviera hosts global cinema again.
The 78th Cannes Film Festival is underway from May 13 to May 24, 2025, in Cannes, France. This year¡¯s edition, held along the iconic French Riviera, brings together international stars from film, fashion, and the arts. Along with major film premieres and red carpet appearances, the Palme d¡¯Or remains the most awaited honour at the festival.
Grand opening and streaming details
The festival¡¯s official opening ceremony is scheduled for May 13 at 7:15 PM local time (10:45 PM IST), where the prestigious Palme d¡¯Or d¡¯Honneur will be presented. Audiences across the globe can tune in as the entire festival is being streamed live 24/7 on the official Festival de Cannes YouTube channel, Mubi, FilmyDoo (from 2:30 PM IST for Indian users), and the festival¡¯s official website.
In addition to live coverage, the festival¡¯s Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) handles will provide regular updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes glimpses throughout the event.
New dress code for Gala screenings
This year, the organisers of the festival have updated the dress code for gala screenings at the Grand Th¨¦?tre Lumi¨¨re, which typically occur around 7 and 10 p.m. The new rules prohibit outfits that promote nudity, citing decency standards.
According to the official document quoted by ANI, guests attending gala screenings are expected to wear formal evening wear. Acceptable options include long dresses, tuxedos, little black dresses, cocktail dresses, dark-coloured pantsuits, or dressy tops with black pants. Formal footwear, including elegant sandals (with or without heels), is encouraged, while sneakers are not permitted. Men are required to wear black or navy-blue suits with bow-ties or dark-coloured ties.
Items such as tote bags, backpacks, and oversized bags are not allowed. Voluminous dresses, especially those with long trains, are also restricted as per the updated policy.
Strong line-up from India
India has a significant presence at this year¡¯s Cannes. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan returns to the red carpet, while Alia Bhatt is confirmed to make her debut, as announced during a recent media interaction in Mumbai.
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Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter will also debut at Cannes for the premiere of Neeraj Ghaywan¡¯s Homebound, which is part of the Un Certain Regard category. Filmmaker Karan Johar will accompany them as Dharma Productions is backing the project.
Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore will attend for the world premiere of the restored version of Satyajit Ray¡¯s 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest), which will be showcased under Cannes Classics. Tagore was part of the festival¡¯s main jury in 2009.
Writer-director Payal Kapadia is on the main competition jury this year. Her 2024 film All We Imagine As Light had premiered at Cannes last year and won the Grand Prix.
Young actor Nitanshi Goel of Laapataa Ladies fame is also set to walk the red carpet, making her the youngest Indian actor to debut at Cannes this year. She will appear for L'Or¨¦al Paris, which remains the official beauty partner for Cannes for the 28th consecutive year.
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Nancy Jaiswal is a journalist who started her career in reporting and has covered both hard and soft news. From serious city news developments to lighthearted lifestyle pieces, she has written on almost everything hapenning in India (except maybe alien invasions¡ªyet!). For her, writing isn¡¯t just work; it¡¯s a passion, an obsession, and sometimes the reason she forgets to reply to texts.
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