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Julia Ducournau's 'Alpha' Premieres at Cannes Amidst Excitement

5/13/2025

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Ducournau's "Alpha" Debuts

Julia Ducournau's highly anticipated film, "Alpha," is set to make its debut at Cannes on May 19. This deeply personal story centers on a young girl's journey through grief amid the AIDS crisis. With NEON acquiring distribution rights, excitement is building, especially after Ducournau's previous triumph with "Titane," which won the prestigious Palme d'Or.

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Special Secures Funding

1-2 Special, a fresh player in U.S. theatrical distribution, has gained backing from private investors to seek out outstanding films from festivals. However, the Cannes Film Market is bracing for turbulence as Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign films threaten independent productions. Despite this, the festival buzzes with excitement, drawing in remarkable projects and talent.

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Ducournau's "Alpha" Debuts

Julia Ducournau's highly anticipated film, "Alpha," is set to make its debut at Cannes on May 19. This deeply personal story centers on a young girl's journey through grief amid the AIDS crisis. With NEON acquiring distribution rights, excitement is building, especially after Ducournau's previous triumph with "Titane," which won the prestigious Palme d'Or.

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