ARRI remains the leading camera choice among Cannes 2025 winners

From May 13 to 24, 2025, the crème de la crème of the film industry gathered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. As a global leader in motion picture and live entertainment technology, ARRI equipment and services played a crucial behind-the-scenes role in many of the featured films. From the ALEXA 35, the camera system of choice for industry professionals, to the versatile and powerful SkyPanel X luminary, and the timeless yet contemporary look delivered by ARRI’s Ensō lenses, the Cannes lineup could trust ARRI’s unrivalled quality to bring their vision to life.

In 2025, the majority of all feature films shown in Cannes were captured or illuminated with ARRI cameras, lenses, or lights—not only the In Competition films, but also the entries in Un Certain Regard, Directors’ Fortnight, Critics’ Week, Out of Competition, and Midnight Screening. Many of the participating productions were also serviced and equipped by ARRI Rental.

ARRI tools made a deep impact behind the scenes; a stunning 20 out of 22 films in the main competition and 17 out of 20 films in the Un Certain Regard section were captured with the help of ARRI cameras—including the winners of both categories. The 2025 Palme d’Or went to “Un simple accident” (“It Was Just an Accident”), directed by Jafar Panahi, and captured by cinematographer Armin Jafari with ALEXA Mini. The Prix Un Certain Regard was awarded to “La misteriosa mirada del flamenco” (“The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo”), directed by Diego Céspedes, and captured by cinematographer Angello Faccini with ALEXA 35. In total, 88 percent of feature films in these two leading categories relied on ARRI camera systems, a new record number even compared to the very strong showing last year.