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John Travolta to Premiere Directorial Debut at Cannes 2026

festival-fair · 2026-05-15

At 72, John Travolta is set to walk the red carpet at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for his directorial debut, "Vol de Nuit pour Los Angeles." The actor, known for "Grease" and "Pulp Fiction," will present the film as one of the most anticipated stars of the edition. The festival also features Asghar Farhadi's "Histoires parallèles" starring Virginie Efira and Pierre Niney, and Marion Le Coroller's debut feature "Sanguine," a thriller blending hospital nightmare and workplace critique. The event runs from May 2026 in Cannes, France.

Key facts

  • John Travolta is presenting his directorial debut at Cannes 2026.
  • The film is titled "Vol de Nuit pour Los Angeles."
  • Travolta is 72 years old.
  • He is known for "Grease" and "Pulp Fiction."
  • Asghar Farhadi's "Histoires parallèles" stars Virginie Efira and Pierre Niney.
  • Marion Le Coroller's debut "Sanguine" is a thriller about hospital and work.
  • The report aired on France 24's "À l'Affiche!" on May 15, 2026.
  • The festival takes place in Cannes, France.

Entities

Artists

  • John Travolta
  • Asghar Farhadi
  • Virginie Efira
  • Pierre Niney
  • Marion Le Coroller
  • Louise Dupont

Institutions

  • France 24
  • Festival de Cannes

Locations

  • Cannes
  • France

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