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Gaspar Noé's 'Vortex' Premieres at Cannes, Dario Argento Stars

other · 2026-04-27

Gaspar Noé returns with 'Vortex', a film about dementia starring Françoise Lebrun, Alex Lutz, and Dario Argento. Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, the film uses split-screen techniques. US release is May 6. Dario Argento also features in 'Dario Argento – The Exhibit' at the Museo del Cinema di Torino since April 6.

Key facts

  • Gaspar Noé directed 'Vortex'.
  • Film premiered at Cannes Film Festival.
  • Stars Françoise Lebrun, Alex Lutz, Dario Argento.
  • Themes: dementia, family.
  • Uses split-screen technique.
  • US release date: May 6.
  • Dario Argento's 'Occhiali neri' also upcoming.
  • Retrospective 'Dario Argento – The Exhibit' at Museo del Cinema di Torino since April 6.

Entities

Artists

  • Gaspar Noé
  • Dario Argento
  • Françoise Lebrun
  • Alex Lutz
  • Sergio Castellitto

Institutions

  • Festival di Cannes
  • Museo del Cinema di Torino

Locations

  • Cannes
  • France
  • Turin
  • Italy
  • United States

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