The Selection is balanced and representative of cinematography in terms of creativity and geography.

• Films that are representative of"arthouse cinema with a wide audience" are presented in Competition, while Un Certain Regard focuses on the works that have an original aim and aesthetic (and are guaranteed to make a discreet but strong impact on screens around the world).
• The Selection also includes Out of Competition films, Special Screenings and Midnight Screenings, the historically important films featured in Cannes Classics and the Cinéfondation selection of films submitted from film schools.