Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet’s ‘La Vie d’une femme’ Competes at Cannes

Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet, a former editor turned filmmaker, is in competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with her feature 'La Vie d’une femme'. The film centers on heroines who, like the director herself, are fascinated by intellect and knowledge, and feel out of step with the hyperconnected era. Bourgeois-Tacquet’s background in publishing informs her literary approach to cinema, emphasizing dialogue and character interiority over spectacle. The film marks her second feature after 'Les Amours d'Anaïs' (2021), which premiered at Cannes’ Critics’ Week. 'La Vie d’une femme' stars Anaïs Demoustier, with a script co-written by Bourgeois-Tacquet and Agnès de Sacy. The competition lineup includes established auteurs and emerging talents, with the Palme d’Or awarded on May 24.