Justin Chang Picks 2026 Cannes Best Films, Led by Hamaguchi's 'All of a Sudden'
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Updated · NPR · May 29
Justin Chang Picks 2026 Cannes Best Films, Led by Hamaguchi's 'All of a Sudden'
8 articles · Updated · NPR · May 29
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi's "All of a Sudden" emerged as Justin Chang's standout film from the 2026 Cannes festival in his roundup of the event's best titles.
2026 Cannes drew praise for film quality despite offering less Hollywood spectacle than in past years, shifting attention from red-carpet buzz to the lineup itself.
Chang's selection frames Hamaguchi's film as the festival's most notable entry within a strong field of acclaimed movies.
Why did a divisive Romanian film beat Japan's tear-jerking hit for the top prize at Cannes?
With Hollywood gone, is Japan's government-backed film strategy the new blueprint for success at Cannes?