"Every year, it's this strange feeling of anticipation, combined with the sense that I'm at the top of a roller coaster, about to take the plunge. And so, yeah, it's always excitement mixed with terror. Just because it's a lot, in a very short period of time, for sure."
"Hamaguchi has returned to competition after last competing with "Drive My Car" in 2021, which went on to receive widespread acclaim. And this film is the longest film in this year's competition at three hours and 16 minutes."
"I think the film really sort of asks you to ponder the question of whether it justifies its length in a strange way. So, I mean, the narrative is very unusual. It's about a French woman played by Virginie Efira, who studied anthropo"
Cannes 2026 takes place from Tuesday, May 12 through May 24. Coverage returns in review and video form for major films. Ben Kenigsberg joins Scott Dummler for a video dispatch about competition titles. Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden is described as the longest competition film at three hours and 16 minutes, raising questions about whether its length is justified. The film centers on a French woman played by Virginie Efira, who studied anthropology, and the narrative is characterized as unusual. Pawel Pawlikowski’s latest work is also covered, along with a flashback conversation with Spike Lee from a prior Cannes appearance.
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