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Marine Atlan's 'La Gradiva' Premieres at Cannes Critics' Week

other · 2026-05-16

Marine Atlan's debut feature film 'La Gradiva' premiered at the Semaine de la Critique during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Set in Naples, the film offers a layered portrait of high school students navigating life and tragedy. The work impressed critics with its staging and multi-strata narrative.

Key facts

  • Film premiered at Semaine de la Critique
  • Directed by Marine Atlan
  • First feature-length film by Atlan
  • Set in Naples
  • Portrays high school students
  • Themes of life and tragedy
  • Noted for staging and layered narrative
  • Screened at 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Entities

Artists

  • Marine Atlan

Institutions

  • Semaine de la Critique
  • Cannes Film Festival

Locations

  • Naples
  • Italy
  • Cannes
  • France

Sources