Cannes 2024 – “Furiosa: a Mad Max saga” by George Miller will illuminate the Croisette during an out -of -competition gala session
Nine years after the triumph of Mad Max: Fury Roadthe legendary Australian filmmaker George Miller returns to the international scene. On Wednesday, May 15, during an off-competition gala session at the Grand Lumière Theater of the Palais des Festivals, Miller will unveil his last masterpiece: Furiosa: a Mad Max saga. The long-awaited projection will bring together the dazzling casting of the film, including Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke headlining.
Since its beginnings in 1979 with Mad MaxGeorge Miller woven an iconic saga that marked the history of cinema. Of Mad Max (1979) at Mad Max II: the challenge (1981), passing by Mad Max: Beyond the thunder dome (1985), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), until Furiosa: a Mad Max sagain five episodes and almost five decades, Miller created a cathartic universe, exploring the themes of societal and environmental collapse. This saga, combining action and social reflection, has become an essential reference for contemporary cinema.
Furiosa: a Mad Max saga plunges into the heart of the origins of the emblematic heroine, Furiosa, introduced into world success Mad Max: Fury Roadwinner of several Oscars. In this new opus, embodied by the talented Anya Taylor-Joy, Furiosa embarks on a perilous quest to find her home, facing unimaginable dangers on her way, including hostile armed bands.
George Miller, a visionary and versatile filmmaker, is delighted to present his latest project on the prestigious Cannes scene, alongside his brilliant collaborators. “” The idea of this prequel to me for over ten years“, He confides. “” I can’t wait to return to the Cannes Film Festival – in the company of Anya, Chris and Tom – to share ‘Furiosa: a Mad Max’ saga. There is no better place than the Croisette to present this film to the public around the world. »»
Emblematic figure of contemporary cinema, George Miller has already marked the history of the Cannes Film Festival as a member of the jury, then as president during the 69th edition in 2016. In 2022, he had presented off competition Three thousand years to wait for youalongside Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba.
The Cannes Film Festival expresses its gratitude to the Warner Bros. team. Pictures for his unwavering support. The release in France is scheduled for May 22, 2024, and an exclusive outing in theaters in the United States on May 24, 2024. And Tunisia?
Furiosa: a Mad Max saga promises to be a major cinematographic event, carried by the unique vision of George Miller and a talent cast. The scenario, co-written by Miller and Nico Lathouris, promises an epic dive in a declining world, where Furiosa’s courage will be put to the test in increasingly formidable challenges.
While the 77th Cannes Film Festival is looming on the horizon, with its promises of cinematographic discoveries and prestigious events, the public is impatiently awaiting the revelation of the official selection on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Neïla Driss
