Thirty-five years after Thelma & Louise premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 1991, its two protagonists—brought to life by Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon—return as the faces of the official poster.



These unforgettable rebels, embodied by Davis and Sarandon, flipped expectations and broke through social and cinematic gender norms. They came to represent pure freedom and unbreakable friendship, pointing toward emancipation when it becomes essential. Looking back at their story today means honoring the progress made while recognizing how much still lies ahead.

Dressed in a white tank top and striking a relaxed pose, Louise—played by Sarandon—meets our gaze head-on, daring us with her expression. Behind her sunglasses, Thelma—portrayed by Davis—looks out toward the distance, a revolver tucked into the back pocket of her jeans. Together, they sit confidently in a 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible. Beneath the Arkansas sun, in a vast and empty landscape, they set off on a journey—running from their lives, from society, and from the men who have wronged them—to carve out their own destiny.

What felt revolutionary in 1991 still runs through the film and continues to resonate today. To capture that spirit, the Festival has chosen a black-and-white image from the set of a vividly colored movie—one that celebrates life and the enduring fight for the freedom to be oneself, forever linked to the powerful performances of Davis and Sarandon.