Cannes Film Festival 2019: These Are The 5 Films You Should Look Out For

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The 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival has arrived and the showcase of the world's greatest film talent won't be one to disappoint. In spirit of the opening, here are some of the films we can expect to succeed at the award season later on in the year.

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Rocketman

DAVID APPLEBY

After the widespread success garnered by Bohemian Rhapsody, it comes as no surprise as the musical biopic of Elton John’s life has become one of the most anticipated films from the Cannes line-up. Taron Egerton takes the lead as the man himself, starring alongside Richard Madden and Jamie Bell. The biopic will cover a myriad of facets from John’s life, from his early days at the Royal Academy of Music to his struggles with his sexuality and substance abuse.

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