Julia Ducournau, celebrated director of 'Titane,' which won the Palme d'Or in 2021, is making waves at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 with her latest film, 'Alpha.' The film premiered on May 19, 2025, and explores the life of Alpha, a troubled 13-year-old whose world is disrupted by a mysterious event. The 78th annual Cannes Film Festival is taking place from May 13 to 24, 2025.
Starring Mélissa Boros as Alpha, alongside Golshifteh Farahani and Tahar Rahim, 'Alpha' delves into themes of vulnerability and sincerity. Ducournau aims to connect with audiences on an emotional level, shifting from the body horror of her previous works to a more intimate narrative. The film is competing for the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2025.
NEON has acquired North American distribution rights for 'Alpha,' with a theatrical release planned for Fall 2025. Ducournau's distinctive voice in cinema, established by 'Raw' and 'Titane,' continues to captivate audiences. The film is set in a fictionalized, New York-inspired city during the 1980s, and follows Alpha, a troubled 13-year-old girl who lives with her single mom. Their world collapses the day she returns from school with a tattoo on her arm.