Cannes 2022: Offscreen’s Most Anticipated Films

The Cannes film festival is back in all of its May glory. This years festival ranges from the biggest names in film, studio efforts, and hidden gems.

Cannes is always known for a rich assortment of cinema but this year’s feel especially special, so to kick of the festival here are our picks we can’t wait to scroll on Twitter to see the reactions.

Armageddon Time

Dir: James Gray

Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Jeremy Strong, Anne Hathaway

Synopsis: A coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American Dream.

Crimes of the Future

Dir: David Cronenberg

Cast: Kristen Stewart, Viggo Mortensen, Lea Seydoux

Synopsis: As the human species adapts to a synthetic environment, the body undergoes new transformations and mutations. Accompanied by his partner, celebrity performance artist Saul Tenser showcases the metamorphosis of his organs. Meanwhile, a mysterious group tries to use Saul's notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution.

Decision to Leave

Dir: Park Chan-wook

Cast: Tang Wei, Park Hae-il

Synopsis: A detective falls for a mysterious widow after she becomes the prime suspect in his latest murder investigation.

Showing Up

Dir: Kelly Reichardt

Cast: Michelle Williams

Synopsis: An artist on the verge of a career-changing exhibition finds inspiration in the chaos of life.

Broker

Dir: Hirokazu Kore-eda

Cast: Bae Doona, Song Kang-ho, Lee Ji-eun, Gang Dong-won

Synopsis: Stories centered on people who mind boxes that are left out for people to drop off their unwanted babies anonymously.

Holy Spider

Dir: Ali Abbasi

Cast: Zar Amir-Ebrahimi

Synopsis: Follows family man Saeed as he embarks on his religious quest — to “cleanse” the holy Iranian city of Mashhad of immoral and corrupt street prostitutes. After murdering several women, he grows desperate about the lack of public interest in his divine mission.

Triangle of Sadness

Dir: Ruben Östlund

Cast: Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Woody Harrelson

Plot: Centers on a fashion model celebrity couple who are invited on a luxury cruise for the super-rich.