Complete 2012 Cannes Film Festival Official Selection is Announced

The 65th Cannes Film Festival official selection was just announced. A total of 53 films are featured in four categories: Competition, Un Certain Regard, Out of Competition plus Special Screenings (including two Midnight Screenings). The festival kicks off on May 16th next month and lasts for 12 days until May 27th. I will be attending for my fourth straight year in a row and very excited to return this year, especially with this line-up. It was previously announced that Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom (watch the trailer) would be opening the fest, but there’s plenty of other surprises like Mud, The Paperboy and more. Full list below! Full film lists below directly from Cannes, including the director’s name and a quick IMDb reference link. OPENING NIGHT FILM: Moonrise Kingdom – Dir: Wes Anderson COMPETITION (20 FILMS): Rust and Bone – Dir. Jacques Audiard Holy Motors – Dir. Leos Carax Cosmopolis – Dir. David Cronenberg The Paperboy – Dir. Lee …