Every year, the Cannes Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema, featuring powerful storytelling and innovative filmmaking. This year’s selection was no exception. Here are our top ten favorite movies that captivated audiences and critics alike:

1. Anatomy of a Fall
Winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or, this gripping courtroom drama explores complex family dynamics and the nature of truth.

2. The Zone of Interest
Jonathan Glazer’s haunting film provides a chilling depiction of ordinary lives adjacent to extraordinary horror, capturing profound moral questions.

3. Fallen Leaves
Aki Kaurismäki delivers a charming, heartfelt comedy about love and loneliness, showcasing subtle humor and beautiful cinematography.

4. Asteroid City
Wes Anderson’s whimsical, visually delightful film captures imagination, humor, and nostalgia with his signature quirky style.

5. May December
Directed by Todd Haynes, this film navigates delicate themes of fame, family, and scandal, driven by compelling performances.

6. Monster
Hirokazu Kore-eda returns with an emotionally nuanced drama examining relationships, perspectives, and truth through meticulous storytelling.

7. Perfect Days
Wim Wenders crafts an elegantly reflective film, spotlighting the quiet beauty of everyday routines and human connections.

8. La Chimera
Alice Rohrwacher’s enchanting exploration of myth, tradition, and treasure-hunting offers a whimsical yet profound cinematic experience.

9. The Old Oak
Ken Loach’s socially conscious storytelling shines in this impactful narrative highlighting community, solidarity, and human resilience.

10. Youth (Spring)
Wang Bing’s insightful documentary offers an intimate, powerful portrayal of contemporary Chinese youth and their aspirations, challenges, and resilience.

Each film from this year’s Cannes Festival uniquely illustrates cinema’s potential to enlighten, challenge, and inspire.