This year, Arnaud Desplechin, who is not participating in Cannes, is drawing attention with his upcoming English-language film 'The Thing That Hurts'. This project, produced in collaboration with Gravel Lake Entertainment, features renowned names such as Alfre Woodard, J.K. Simmons, Jason Schwartzman, André Holland, Noémie Merlant, Golshifteh Farahani, Teddie Allen, and Felicity Jones. With this film, Desplechin has assembled his most star-studded cast yet.

In a statement about the film, Desplechin emphasized the project's significance to him by saying, "I was born to make this film." 'The Thing That Hurts' revolves around a beloved psychoanalyst and stands out with its in-depth character analyses. The film promises to offer viewers psychological depth while also delivering a powerful narrative.

The Cannes Film Festival's market provides an important platform for such projects. Desplechin's film is expected to receive great interest from both critics and audiences. This could give Desplechin's career in the film industry a new momentum. 'The Thing That Hurts' will be hitting theaters soon, taking audiences on a profound journey.