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Agnès Jaoui's 'L'Objet du délit' Premieres at Cannes 2026

other · 2026-05-23

At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Agnès Jaoui presented her new film 'L'Objet du délit', her first screenplay written without Jean-Pierre Bacri. The comedy-drama, set in the opera world, contrasts Mozart's hedonism with Gen Z's concerns. The film features a vibrant ensemble cast and marks Jaoui's return to directing.

Key facts

  • Film premiered at Cannes 2026
  • First film written by Jaoui without Jean-Pierre Bacri
  • Set in the opera world
  • Contrasts Mozart's hedonism with Gen Z concerns
  • Described as a lively ensemble comedy
  • Jaoui is actress, screenwriter, director

Entities

Artists

  • Agnès Jaoui
  • Jean-Pierre Bacri

Institutions

  • Cannes Film Festival

Locations

  • Cannes
  • France

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