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Arthur Harari's 'L'Inconnue' Competes for Palme d'Or at Cannes

festival-fair · 2026-05-19

Arthur Harari, co-screenwriter of the Palme d'Or-winning 'Anatomie d'une chute,' returns to the 79th Cannes Film Festival with his new feature 'L'Inconnue,' which explores identity and gender. The film is in competition for the Palme d'Or and was screened on Monday, May 18. It is set for theatrical release on August 26, 2026, distributed by Pathé Films. Harari previously directed 'Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle.'

Key facts

  • Arthur Harari is the director of 'L'Inconnue'.
  • The film questions identity and gender.
  • It is in competition for the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
  • The film was screened on May 18, 2026.
  • Theatrical release is scheduled for August 26, 2026.
  • Pathé Films is the distributor.
  • Harari co-wrote 'Anatomie d'une chute,' which won the Palme d'Or.
  • Harari previously directed 'Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle.'

Entities

Artists

  • Arthur Harari

Institutions

  • Pathé Films
  • Cannes Film Festival

Locations

  • Cannes
  • France

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