Tue May 13 10:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Cannes Film Festival Opens, Depardieu Sentenced, UK Productions Flourish: Screen International Reports

**CANNES, FRANCE – May 13, 2025** – The 2025 Cannes Film Festival kicked off today, running until May 24th, with Screen International providing daily coverage of the event. The publication is also highlighting a selection of buzzworthy UK projects available to international buyers at this year’s market.

Other key news from Screen International includes: the return of the festival following its cancellation in 2023; an exclusive report on the life of Thich Nhat Hanh; and the sentencing of actor Gérard Depardieu to an 18-month suspended jail term and placement on the sex offenders register. Furthermore, Screen International is showcasing a range of high-end film and television productions currently shooting in the UK for major studios and streaming services.

For comprehensive coverage of the Cannes Film Festival and the latest news from the international film industry, visit Screen International. A subscription provides access to daily and weekly editions, archives, and special supplements.

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