Christie: two decades as a supplier to the Cannes Festival

The organization of Cannes Film Festival confirms its confidence in projection technology Christie, once again present in all the theaters of the prestigious French film competition.

The projectors Christie CP4435-RGB, equipped with pure laser lighting technology RealLaser RGB, are in charge of the projections in the Grand Théâtre Lumière, in the Debussy room and in La Plage, the Festival's open-air cinema located on the beach. Likewise, cinemas Lérins y Riviera trust projectors Xenon of the brand, while equipment with hybrid laser lighting technology Phazer They will be in charge of lighting the rooms with smaller screens.

All these projectors are equipped with the latest version of the software CineLife+, which offers advanced technical features and ensures smooth operation during projection. Adil Zerouali, vice president of sales for EMEA at Christie, underlines the importance of this event for the global film industry and for itself brand: "The Cannes Festival occupies a truly special place in the global film industry, and we are honored to have been a part of it for 20 years. Supporting the Festival year after year reflects our long-standing commitment to cinema and to delivering a quality of projection that meets the highest creative and technical expectations, whether on the world's largest stages or in more intimate projection environments."

The program 2026 includes several highly anticipated releases, including Bitter Christmas, by Pedro Almodóvar, which marks the acclaimed director's return to Cannes after previously winning the Best Director and Best Screenplay awards. The festival will also screen Paper Tigers, by James Gray, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, along with Propeller One‑Way Night Coach, the directorial debut of John Travolta.