10 Most Anticipated Films At Cannes 2016

8. The Neon Demon

Amazon Studios

Playing: In Competition

What Is It? Nicolas Winding Refn returns to Cannes for the third time this decade with The Neon Demon, which charts Elle Fanning's attempts to become a model in an increasingly crazy Los Angeles. The trailer has just been released and, despite offering little more than that, this looks to be more hyper-stylish storytelling.

Why It Should Be Great: Winding Refn was riding high after Drive, but came crashing down with Only God Forgives, bringing into question whether he really is a great director or just a pretentious artiste. That's hardly a glowing endorsement for The Neon Demon, but regardless of which side it falls (probably the latter, sadly), it means it'll be the most talked about film of the festival. Who wouldn't want to see that?

When's It Out Elsewhere? June (US), 8th July (UK)

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