Five Cool Films, and One Despicable One, From the New Directors' Showcase

Some inspiring craft, and some murder and cannibalism

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CANNES, France—Saatchi & Saatchi presented the latest edition of its much-loved New Directors' Showcase at the Palais des Festivals here this morning. And while most of the ads and short films were interesting, beautifully made, and even inspiring, one particular music video probably should not have been shown right before lunchtime.

The showcase opened with an art installation on the stage of the Grand Auditorium—a light show with spotlights on the ground shining powerful white beams on a group of giant humming mechanical insects, outfitted with mirrors, floating like mini helicopters in the air.

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