Cannes Film Festival 76 lineup reaches Russian screens through local distributors
The announced selections for the 76th Cannes Film Festival have begun to filter into Russia via domestic distribution channels. Representatives from local distributors confirm which titles will soon be screened in Russian cinemas, signaling a notable alignment between the festival and the Russian market this year.
Arthouse has secured the distribution rights to The New Kid, a drama featuring Cate Blanchett that has already drawn attention on the festival circuit. In addition, Russian Reportage, a film distribution company, will bring Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Palme d’Or winning drama Monster to Russian audiences, marking a high profile release for the year. These acquisitions underscore a strategy to showcase prestige projects from Cannes and translate the festival’s selections into Russian theater runs.
Pro:Glance has revealed another interesting pairing for Russia: two Cannes show titles will premiere there in tandem. Justine Triet’s thriller Trajectory of the Fall is set to reach Russian screens, alongside Monya Chokri’s debut feature The Nature of Love, a comedy that earned recognition as the winner of a Cannes episode Un Certain Regard prize for My For Brother’s Girl. The simultaneous premieres highlight a coordinated approach to bringing contemporary European cinema to Russian audiences in a timely fashion.
Specific premiere dates for the Russian box office have not yet been announced. Industry coverage continues to follow the festival’s schedule and any updates on release windows in Russia. Additional details are expected as distributors finalize screening plans and confirm dates for local release and promotional campaigns. The focus remains on how these Cannes selections will perform in Russian theaters and how audiences will respond to the lineup this year.