The Cannes Film Festival has been a breeding ground for young talent for nearly eight decades. This year’s edition was no different, with a crop of rising stars making their mark on the Croisette.
One of the most talked-about actors to emerge from Cannes 2024 is Mark Eydelshteyn. The 22-year-old Russian actor earned rave reviews for his performance in Anora, where he plays the scrappy and immature son of a Russian oligarch. Eydelshteyn’s performance has drawn comparisons to Timothée Chalamet, and he is sure to become a sought-after talent in the years to come.
Another breakout star from Cannes this year is Pascale Kann. The French actress gives a haunting performance as September in September Says, a strange and unsettling film about a young girl guided by her malicious older sister. Kann’s performance is both vulnerable and terrifying, and she is sure to become a force to be reckoned with in the film industry.
Mahmood Bakri also made a strong impression at Cannes this year. The Palestinian actor plays a refugee who has wound up in Athens in To a Land Unknown. Bakri’s performance is both alluring and confident, and he is sure to become an actor with international appeal.
Malou Khebizi is another rising star to watch. The French actress of Middle Eastern heritage gives a spirited performance as a reality star hopeful in Wild Diamond. Khebizi brings a sense of spunk and energy to her role, and she is sure to become a fan favorite.
Celeste Dalla Porta is a model-turned-actor who made a splash at Cannes this year. The 26-year-old Italian actress stars as Parthenope in Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope, a film deeply concerned with beauty. Dalla Porta is a stunning presence on screen, and she is sure to become a major star.
Ariella Mastroianni is a writer and director who made her feature debut at Cannes this year with Gazer. The film stars Mastroianni as a mother with a condition that stops her from understanding how much time is passing. Mastroianni’s performance is both heartbreaking and hopeful, and she is sure to become a major talent both in front of and behind the camera.
Setareh Maleki is a young Iranian actress who made a strong impression at Cannes this year. Maleki plays Sana in The Seed of the Sacred Fig, a powerful drama about the Iranian protests. Maleki’s performance is both bold and assured, and she is sure to become a major star in her home country and beyond.
These are just a few of the rising stars who made their mark at Cannes 2024. As the future of cinema, these young actors are sure to continue to make their mark on the industry in the years to come.
