Cannes 2026: Vincent Garenq's 'L'Abandon' Revisits Samuel Paty Assassination
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Vincent Garenq's film 'L'Abandon' reconstructs the eleven days leading to the October 2020 assassination of history-geography teacher Samuel Paty. The film meticulously traces the chain of lies and failures that culminated in his death. Garenq aims for maximum fidelity to the real events, highlighting the institutional and individual shortcomings that enabled the tragedy. The screening at Cannes underscores the ongoing cultural and political resonance of Paty's murder, which sparked national debates in France about secularism, free speech, and extremism.
Key facts
- Film titled 'L'Abandon' by Vincent Garenq
- Screened at 2026 Cannes Film Festival
- Focuses on the eleven days before Samuel Paty's assassination
- Samuel Paty was a history-geography teacher murdered in October 2020
- Film reconstructs the series of lies and failures leading to his death
- Garenq emphasizes factual accuracy in the portrayal
- Paty's assassination triggered nationwide discussions in France
Entities
Artists
- Vincent Garenq
Institutions
- Cannes Film Festival
- Le Monde
Locations
- Cannes
- France