AceShowbiz - Marion Cotillard, an Oscar-winning actress and frequent Cannes participant, returns to the prestigious festival with two new films: Guillaume Canet's Karma and Bertrand Mandico's Roma Elastica. This marks her 16th film selected for the Official Selection since 2011, with eight of those competing for top honors.

Karma centers on a woman burdened by a difficult past whose attempt to build a new life is disrupted by the disappearance of a child. Meanwhile, Roma Elastica is set in 1980s Rome and follows an actress caught up in the chaos of a wild film production. Both projects attracted Cotillard because they offered unique challenges during a transitional phase in her career and personal life.

Over the years, Marion Cotillard has been featured in numerous high-profile films at Cannes, including Jacques Audiard’s Rust and Bone, the Dardenne brothers’ Two Days, One Night, and Leos Carax’s Annette. Her ongoing collaboration with the festival highlights her standing as a respected figure in international cinema.

These latest films continue to demonstrate Cotillard’s commitment to diverse and demanding roles, reinforcing her reputation for selecting projects that push her as an artist. Her return to Cannes with these two very different films adds to the anticipation surrounding the festival’s upcoming edition.