Cannes will open its 79th edition with Pierre Salvadori’s Paris-set drama La Vénus électrique, a 1920s–tinged romantic comedy. The premiere is scheduled for the Grand Théâtre Lumière on May 12, following the festival’s opening ceremony led by Eye Haïdara.
The film teams Pio Marmaï and Anaïs Demoustier, and Salvadori’s project has been described as a playful, burlesque romance that channels the era’s artistic energy, nightlife, and spiritual curiosity. The plot follows Antoine Balestro, a painter who struggles to find his spark after his wife’s death; a psychic séance becomes the setup for a crafty deception led by Suzanne, a carnival worker who, with help from gallery owner Armand, stages one fake rite after another.
Rounding out the cast are Gilles Lellouche, Vimala Pons, and Gustave Kervern. The production is led by Philippe Martin for Les Films Pelléas, with Goodfellas handling international sales.
Salvadori has spoken about Cannes’ love for cinema, praising the festival as a home for bold direction, freedom, and collaboration among filmmakers. He said he’s honored that La Vénus électrique will kick off the event and that it embodies his faith in the craft.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival runs May 13–26, with the opening-night premiere taking place a day before the main program begins.
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