Italian Cinema's Self-Reflection Trend at Cannes 2026

Over the past six months, Italian distributors have released a series of films that reaffirm cinema's relevance in the collective imagination, including Sentimental Value, L'Agente Segreto, Nouvelle Vague, and Filmlovers. All these titles were presented at the Cannes Film Festival, which is redefining its status by increasingly rejecting Netflix and Amazon products, often with excellent exclusions. The festival balances its historical legacy with reflections on contemporary cinema forms. The latest edition of the Croisette closed a few days ago, with a summary by Pietro Bianchi.