Cannes 2025 Adds Four More Titles, Including Bi Gan’s ‘Resurrection’ In Competiton

After weeks of speculation, it’s official: Bi Gan will return to the Cannes Film Festival with his latest film, “Resurrection.” Variety reports that the Chinese filmmaker’s new movie will have its world premiere in competition for the coveted Palme d’Or. And elsewhere, Cannes added three other titles to its lineup, two out of competition and one in the Cannes Premiere section. READ MORE: Cannes 2025 Most Anticipated Films: ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Eddington,’ ‘Die My Love’ But before discussing those four other movies, let’s talk “Resurrection.” Bi Gan’s first film since 2018’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” (which also premiered at Cannes) is a near-future sci-fi detective movie that stars Jackson Yee and Shu Qi, and it’s easily one of 2025’s most anticipated films. Gan co-produces the film with Wan Juan, with Shan Zuolong, Yang Lele, and Charles Gillibert also on board as producers. Continue reading Cannes 2025 Adds Four More Titles, Including Bi Gan’s ‘Resurrection’ In Competiton at The Playlist.

May 8, 2025 - 16:54

Cannes 2025 Adds Four More Titles, Including Bi Gan’s ‘Resurrection’ In Competiton

After weeks of speculation, it’s official: Bi Gan will return to the Cannes Film Festival with his latest film, “Resurrection.” Variety reports that the Chinese filmmaker’s new movie will have its world premiere in competition for the coveted Palme d’Or. And elsewhere, Cannes added three other titles to its lineup, two out of competition and one in the Cannes Premiere section.

READ MORE: Cannes 2025 Most Anticipated Films: ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Eddington,’ ‘Die My Love’

But before discussing those four other movies, let’s talk “Resurrection.” Bi Gan’s first film since 2018’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” (which also premiered at Cannes) is a near-future sci-fi detective movie that stars Jackson Yee and Shu Qi, and it’s easily one of 2025’s most anticipated films. Gan co-produces the film with Wan Juan, with Shan Zuolong, Yang Lele, and Charles Gillibert also on board as producers.

Continue reading Cannes 2025 Adds Four More Titles, Including Bi Gan’s ‘Resurrection’ In Competiton at The Playlist.