"The characters in the painting are called Twitchys. They are always lurking and playing. They are very happy to be at Cannes  " H.K.

Graphic design : Michel Welfringer

One of the great troublemakers of American indie cinema (Gummo, Julien Donkey-Boy, Spring Breakers), Harmony Korine has spent 30 years subverting pop culture and its clichés in a career that has ranged across cinema, painting and multimedia works. He advocates an art of error which he terms "Mistakist Art", plunging the viewer into a hypnotic, decadent universe by privileging technical imperfection, accident and tonal shifts.
We are thrilled that he has provided art for the poster for our 57th edition: a pop work that nods to the aesthetic of video games and its profusion of digital forms and colours. Its poetry and crazy energy set the tone for the Fortnight 2025!

Harmony Korine Photo By Arielaortizb - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0  

Harmony Korine (born January 4, 1973) is an American filmmaker, actor, photographer, artist, and author. His methods feature an erratic, loose and transgressive aesthetic, exploring taboo themes and incorporating experimental techniques, and works with art, music, fashion and advertising.

Korine's career began when he wrote the screenplay for the Larry Clark film Kids (1995), which was followed by his directorial debut, Gummo (1997). His films typically explore unconventional narratives and themes of dysfunctional families, and also include Mister Lonely (2007), Spring Breakers (2012), and The Beach Bum (2019).

Korine founded EDGLRD, a creative and technology company, in 2023, with his film Aggro Dr1ft (2023) being one of the company's first projects.