The documentary "Chambre 999", directed by Lubna Playoust and of which CHANEL is the exclusive partner, was presented in the Cannes Classics section at the 76^th Cannes Film Festival.

On this occasion, Lubna Playoust, accompanied by Albert Serra and friend of the House and producer of the film Rosalie Varda, questions the definition of cinema and its relationship with time. Together, they also evoke the close ties between CHANEL and cinema.

Presented during the 76^th edition of Cannes Film Festival, the series “The Idol”, directed by Sam Levinson and in which Lily-Rose Depp plays the leading role, is part of the Out of Competition selection.

On this occasion, the actress and House ambassador reflects on the importance of the costume in the construction of her character and the close ties between CHANEL and cinema.

The film “Little Girl Blue”, directed by Mona Achache and of which CHANEL is the exclusive partner, was presented in a Special Screening during the 76^th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. From her grandmother to her mother, via herself and her children, the director puts into perspective the destinies of women in order to understand what connects them.

On this occasion, Mona Achache and Marion Cotillard reflect on the genesis of the film and open up about their approach of the main character, played on screen by the actress and House ambassador.

Presented during the 76^th edition of Cannes Film Festival, the film “Banel et Adama”, directed by Ramata-Toulaye Sy, is nominated in the list of feature films selected in Competition.

On this occasion, Ramata-Toulaye Sy and Moly Kane, president and founder of the Dakar Court Festival, reflect on the director's passion for screenwriting and evoke her desire to infuse a universal dimension in her first film.

Ever loyal to cinematic creation, CHANEL is a partner of the film “Jeanne du Barry”, directed by Maïwenn, which opened the 76^th Cannes Film Festival. CHANEL has accompanied the production of this film, notably through six costumes specially designed by the House and loans of CHANEL High Jewellery. Under the impetus of Virginie Viard, the film's costume designer, Jürgen Doering, has revisited pieces from the CHANEL collections, modernising the sumptuous spirit of 18^th century dresses.

For her sixth full-length feature film, the director has chosen to tell the story of Jeanne du Barry, King Louis XV’s last mistress, who was also a lover of fashion, art and literature, played by Maïwenn on screen.

“Jeanne du Barry” is set to be released
in cinemas on May 16^th.