Alain Cavalier's Joyful Testament Screens at Cannes 2026
At 94, French filmmaker Alain Cavalier presents 'Merci d'être venu' at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film, structured as an intimate diary, celebrates his perpetual wonder at life and the joy of filming it. Cavalier, a veteran director known for his minimalist style, offers a personal and reflective testament that blends gratitude with cinematic craft. The screening marks a poignant moment at Cannes, where the director's lifelong engagement with the medium culminates in this autobiographical work.
Key facts
- Alain Cavalier is 94 years old.
- The film is titled 'Merci d'être venu'.
- It was presented at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes.
- The event is the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
- The film takes the form of an intimate diary.
- It celebrates wonder at life and the happiness of filming.
- Cavalier is a French filmmaker.
- The film is described as a joyful testament.
Entities
Artists
- Alain Cavalier
Institutions
- Quinzaine des Cinéastes
- Cannes Film Festival
Locations
- Cannes
- France