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James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' at Cannes 2026 Blasts American Dream

festival-fair · 2026-05-17

At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' competes for the Palme d'Or. The neo-noir master's dark gem follows a modest, happy couple ensnared by the Russian mafia, eviscerating the American dream. The film premiered on May 16, 2026.

Key facts

  • Film 'Paper Tiger' by James Gray is in competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
  • The film is described as a dark neo-noir about a couple trapped by the Russian mafia.
  • Gray is known as a master of neo-noir cinema.
  • The premiere took place on May 16, 2026.
  • The story critiques the American dream.

Entities

Artists

  • James Gray

Institutions

  • Festival de Cannes

Locations

  • Cannes
  • France

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