A Croisette under the sign of the series
In Cannes, there is the red carpet... And the pink carpet. And if the first makes movie stars shine, the second makes the hearts of the series, influencers and other lovers of well-written episodes crackle. For a week, the Croisette moulted: fewer palms, more popcorn (bio), less glitter in dress, more chiseled scenarios. Canneséries 2025 has just finished, and we, passionate bloggers (and a bit insomniac), have prepared a debrief as complete as a final of Succession. Whether you missed the event or were looking to shine on the terrace, this is all you should not miss from this 8th edition.
Official Competition Series
Long series
Eight international series competed this year, offering a rich and diverse panorama:
A Better Man (Norway, Lithuania): An exploration of masculinism through the portrait of a man who trolls women online.
Dead End (Belgium): It's a thrilling thriller on fates crossed in a crime-ridden city.
How to Kill Your Sister (Belgium, Germany): A black comedy about fraternal rivalries pushed to the extreme.
L/Over (Finland): A romantic series that questions modern relationships in the digital age.
Malditos (France): A dramatic fresco within a gypsy community threatened by rising waters.
Nepobaby (Norway): A satire about the children of celebrities and their quest for identity.
Reykjavik Fusion (Iceland): A family drama against the background of a merger of companies in the Icelandic capital.
S Line (South Korea): Based on a webtoon, this series follows a young girl able to see invisible lines connecting sexual partners through special glasses.
Short series
Six series were selected in this category, highlighting innovative formats:
Sleep No. 13 (Finland): A mysterious series taking place in a university residence.
Lost Media (France): An investigation into missing digital content.
Infiltrate your life (Canada): A comedy about the limits of intrusion into privacy.
N00b (New Zealand): An immersion in the world of video games and beginners.
Oh, Otto! (Belgium): The adventures of an atypical character in an absurd world.
Rebound (Norway): A reconstruction story after a love breakup.
Documentary series
Five documentaries were presented, offering unique perspectives on various topics:
Flushed, when lightning does not kill (France): A look at lightning survivors.
Hello Stranger (Belgium): An exploration of human relations in the digital age.
Real Life (France): A portrait of contemporary French youth.
The Agent – The Life and Lies of My Father (Norway): A personal investigation into a mysterious father.
The Nazi Cartel (Germany): An investigation into Nazi networks after the Second World War.
Awards of the 2025 edition
The jury, chaired by Jeff Russo, rewarded the following series:
Best long series : A Better Man (Norway, Lithuania), a psychological thriller on a misogynous troll faced with its own contradictions.
Special price for interpretation : Nepobaby (Norway), for his entire casting and satirical scenario.
Best Short Series : Oh, Otto! (Belgium), a dive into the LGBTQ community in Brussels.
Interpretation price : Anders Baasmo for his role in Oh, Otto!.
High School Awards : Oh, Otto! (Belgium).
Best documentary series : The Agent – The Life and Lies of My Father (Norway), a personal investigation into a mysterious father.
Best Music Award : S Line (South Korea), for his enchanting soundtrack signed Lee Jun-oh.
Europe 1 Audience Award : Fever (France), a series created by Eric Benzekri.
Prize Mrs Figaro Rising Star : Marie Columbus, for her remarkable performances in Laetitia and Cult.
Konbini Commitment Price : Nicola Coughlan, for her role in Bridgerton Chronicle and its societal commitment.
Non-competition series
Seven series were presented out of competition, offering highly anticipated previews :
Duster (United States): Created by J.J. Abrams, this series takes place in the 1970s and follows a driver working for a crime union.
Holy Sh! t (Belgium): A crazy comedy about absurd situations.
The Count of Monte Cristo (Italy, France): A new adaptation of the classic of Alexandre Dumas.
Oriental Plain (France): A rural drama about intergenerational tensions.
The Agency (United States): A spy thriller on the backstage of the CIA.
The Big Fuck-Up (Belgium): A series on the consequences of a monumental error.
The Walking Dead: Dead City (Season 2) (United States): The continuation of the adventures of Negan and Maggie in a post-apocalyptic New York.
Accessibility of festival
Canneséries is a free festival open to the public, offering screenings and meetings to all series enthusiasts. The screenings take place under the exceptional technical conditions of the Palais des Festivals and the Cannes Congresses.
Canneserie 2025 proved once again that the series is an art in its own right, capable of gathering, moving and surprising. Really next year for new discoveries on the pink carpet!
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