What the Cannes Film Festival says about the future of film, according to our film editor
The Cannes Film Festival showcased a diverse array of films, with notable entries including 'Fjord' and 'The Man I Love.' Film editor Barry Hertz shared insights from his experience at the festival, highlighting both standout films and those that fell short of expectations. The festival's atmosphere is marked by intense screenings and the tradition of standing ovations for every film presented.
- ▪Barry Hertz attended the Cannes Film Festival and watched 25 movies over nine days.
- ▪His top films included 'Fjord,' 'All of a Sudden,' and 'The Man I Love.'
- ▪Hertz noted that many highly anticipated films from renowned directors did not meet expectations.
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Open this photo in gallery:Winners pose on stage with their awards at the end of the closing ceremony of the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on Sunday.SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOn May 25, The Globe and Mail’s film editor Barry Hertz answered reader questions about the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the biggest stars and what’s in store for the future of film.Hertz attended the festival in France and watched 25 movies over nine days and wrote about everything from a Fast & Furious family reunion to the plight of Ukrainian filmmakers.Readers asked about the best films to come out of the festival, what the Canadian presence looked like and why every movie gets a standing…
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