IndieWire Picks 18 Cannes Favorites, Including Palme d'Or Winner 'Fjord'
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Updated · IndieWire · May 25
IndieWire Picks 18 Cannes Favorites, Including Palme d'Or Winner 'Fjord'
3 articles · Updated · IndieWire · May 25
Summary
IndieWire published an 18-film list of its favorite titles from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, extending beyond the official prize winners after the festival’s close.
Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d'Or winner “Fjord” made the cut alongside higher-profile award titles such as Netflix acquisition “The Black Ball” and Neon-backed “All of a Sudden.”
The selection also spotlighted under-the-radar entries from sections beyond the main competition and several films still seeking distribution, including debuts and international arthouse titles.
The roundup reinforces a broader Cannes narrative that critics saw depth beyond the awards slate, with breakouts like “Club Kid,” “Minotaur,” and “All of a Sudden” continuing to draw attention.