French thriller “Too Many Beasts” (also known as “L’Espèce explosive”), the debut feature by Sarah Arnold, wins the Europa Cinemas Label Award at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The prize is awarded through the Directors’ Fortnight section, where the film is presented as part of the festival’s lineup. Multiple outlets report that the Directors’ Fortnight jury recognizes the film’s genre-blending approach and originality, describing it as distinctive and offbeat. Variety also notes that critics have highlighted the film’s gripping and humorous elements, alongside its unpredictable, entertaining tone. The Hollywood Reporter similarly frames the win as confirmation of the film’s unconventional style within the Directors’ Fortnight. The Europa Cinemas Label Award is presented as one of the Directors’ Fortnight prizes, with other prizes scheduled to be announced later during the festival period.
‘Too Many Beasts’ wins Europa Cinemas Label at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
French thriller “Too Many Beasts” (also known as “L’Espèce explosive”), the debut feature by Sarah Arnold, wins the Europa Cinemas Label Award at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The prize is awarded th...
- French director Sarah Arnold’s debut feature “Too Many Beasts” (“L’Espèce explosive”) wins at Cannes.
- The film receives the Europa Cinemas Label Award in the Directors’ Fortnight section.
- The Directors’ Fortnight jury praises the film for originality and genre-bending style.
- The award is reported as one of the Directors’ Fortnight prizes, with other prizes scheduled to follow.
Hailed by critics as “grippingly offbeat,” “as extravagant as it irresistible” and “impactful and very funny,” French director Sarah Arnold’s Too Many Beasts” (“L’Espèce explosive”) has scooped this year’s Europa Cinemas Label for best European film at the 2026 Cannes Festival’s Directors’ Fortnight. One of three Directors’ Fortnight prizes set to be announced May 21, […]
3 months agoSarah Arnold's debut feature takes the prize in the Directors' Fortnight section, with the jury praising the film's genre-bending originality.
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