The 79th Cannes Film Festival Starts

May 12, 2026, 19:32
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Introduction

The 79th Cannes Film Festival started on May 12, 2026, in France. There are 22 films in the main competition.

Main Body

Many big American movie companies are not here. This is because some companies are changing or buying other companies. Some people are worried about AI. They think AI can take jobs from people. One movie uses AI images, and this is a big topic. Some people are angry about politics. They say some actors cannot work because they talk about wars. The jury says art and politics can be together. There are many new movies. John Travolta directed a new film. Peter Jackson and Barbra Streisand got special awards.

Conclusion

The festival ends on May 23, 2026. Then, the winners get the Palme d'Or award.

Learning

Talking about Now and Then

Look at these two ways to describe time from the text:

The Past (Finished)

  • Started → It happened on May 12.
  • Directed → John finished the movie.

The Present (Happening/True)

  • Are → "Companies are not here."
  • Think → "They think AI can take jobs."

The 'Reason' Word: Because We use because to explain why something happens.

  • Action: Companies are not here. →\rightarrow Reason: because they are buying other companies.

Quick Vocabulary Swap Instead of saying "Big," you can use:

  • Main (The main competition)
  • Special (Special awards)

Vocabulary Learning

festival (n.)
a celebration with music, performances, and food
Example:The music festival in the park was fun.
started (v.)
began to happen
Example:The movie started at 7 pm.
competition (n.)
a contest where people try to win
Example:The spelling competition was exciting.
companies (n.)
businesses that make or sell goods
Example:Many companies sell phones.
here (adv.)
at this place
Example:I am here right now.
changing (v.)
becoming different
Example:The weather is changing.
buying (v.)
purchasing
Example:She is buying a new book.
worried (adj.)
feeling anxious
Example:He is worried about the test.
jobs (n.)
work positions
Example:There are many jobs available.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset
Example:She was angry when she lost her keys.
politics (n.)
the actions of leaders and governments
Example:He studies politics at university.
actors (n.)
people who perform in movies
Example:The actors rehearsed for the play.
jury (n.)
a group of people who decide a winner
Example:The jury chose the best film.
art (n.)
creative works such as paintings or music
Example:She loves art and painting.
together (adv.)
in a group or united
Example:We will go together to the store.
directed (v.)
made a movie or play
Example:He directed his first film.
special (adj.)
unique or important
Example:They gave a special award.
awards (n.)
prizes given for achievement
Example:The awards were given at the ceremony.
winners (n.)
people who win a competition
Example:The winners received trophies.
ends (v.)
finishes
Example:The show ends at midnight.