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Eye Haïdara to Host Cannes Film Festival’s Opening and Closing Ceremonies

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Eye Haïdara to Host Cannes Film Festival’s Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Mar 25, 2026 7:02am PT Eye Haïdara to Host Cannes Film Festival’s Opening and Closing Ceremonies

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Elsa Keslassy

International Correspondent

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Up-and-coming French actor Eye Haïdara has been tapped to host the opening and closing ceremonies at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

The news was unveiled by Cannes’ media partners, French broadcaster France Televisions and digital outlet Brut which will be delivering expanding coverage of the festival across linear and online platforms during the next edition, set to run May 12-23.

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