Cannes’ Frontières Platform Showcases Thrilling Lineup with Global Genre Hits

Variety · 2026-04-07
Cannes’ Frontières Platform Showcases Thrilling Lineup with Global Genre Hits

The Cannes Film Festival's Frontières Platform is set to spotlight an exciting range of genre films, including the Indonesian action thriller "Queen of Malacca" and voyeuristic horror from the U.S. with the film "The Glorious Dead." Another standout is the surreal death drama-thriller "Astrolatry," centering on a gruesome severed penis narrative. Taking place over May 17-18, the Frontières Platform emphasizes the growing ambition and creativity within the genre film landscape, marking a significant moment for emerging talent and niche markets in global cinema.