Image courtesy of ‘AVEDON’ Acclaimed director Ron Howard will premiere his documentary AVEDON about famed photographer Richard Avedon at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The 79th Cannes Film Festival begins today (May 12) on the French Riviera and will run for 12 days, featuring a slate of international film premieres. The event will conclude on May 23 with the presentation of the Palme d’Or, the festival’s highest award and one of the most prestigious honors in global cinema. Howard’s documentary AVEDON will be presented as a special screening as part of the festival’s 2026 Official Selection. Produced by Imagine Documentaries, the documentary explores the life and legacy of Richard Avedon, the influential photographer whose work helped shape modern fashion and portrait photography. Avedon’s images played a major role in defining American ideas of style, beauty, and culture over several decades until his death in 2004.…