Luxembourg at Cannes: a second announcement marked by an immersive selection and talent in the spotlight
Luxembourg cinema continues to enjoy strong momentum at the 78ᵉ Cannes Festival with new entries that illustrate the diversity and boldness of its creative output. Following the announcement of two co-productions in the official selection, Luxembourg is now also represented in the festival's immersive competition.
Immersive work The Dollhouse directed by Charlotte Bruneau and Dominic Desjardins and co-produced by Luxembourg-based Wild Fang Films (Hélène Walland/ Christian Neuman), is among the titles selected in this section dedicated to creations in virtual reality and immersive formats. Introduced in 2024, this competition explores innovative approaches to storytelling, drawing on the possibilities offered by immersive technologies. This year, the competition will take place at the Carlton Hotel, an iconic venue on the Croisette, from 14 to 23 May.
At the same time, Luxembourg is in the spotlight at Cannes Immersive with a Focus Luxembourg, a retrospective devoted to outstanding immersive creations. Five works from Luxembourg are on show, demonstrating the growing influence of the national immersive scene and its importance in the international audiovisual ecosystem. These are Battlefield (Digital Voodooh), This is my heart (a_BAHN), Floating with Spirits (Tarantula Luxembourg), Ito Meikyū (Les Films Fauves), Oto's Planet (Skill Lab). Focus Luxembourg will also be held at the Carlton Hotel, offering festival-goers a unique insight into the immersive creative processes shaping the future of film and the visual arts.
On 18 May 2025, the Marché du Film will host a new edition of theAnimation Dayin collaboration with Annecy Festival. The event will showcase talent and trends in world animation through screenings, professional meetings and exclusive presentations. Among the five international projects in development presented at theAnnecy Animation Showcasefigure JULIÁNdirected by Louise Bagnall. This international co-production brings together Luxembourg (Melusine Studio), Ireland, Canada, Denmark and the United Kingdom.
Finally, Luxembourg producer Vincent Quénault has been selected for the Producer on the Move 2025 programme, organised by the European Film Promotion. Each year, this programme brings together twenty promising producers from all over Europe, offering them a unique opportunity to meet and exchange ideas during the festival. The selection reflects the energy and professionalism of Luxembourg's new generation of producers. Another notable presence is Luxembourg actress Vicky Krieps, who stars in Love Me Tenderdirected by Anna Cazenave Cambet, in the official - Un Certain Regard. This film also marks an important milestone for the actress: it is the very first production by Viktoria Productions, a company founded by Vicky Krieps in 2022 and based in Luxembourg.
