When her grandmother dies, Shana inherits a ring that is supposed to protect her from bad luck. And wow, does she need it! After all, Shana must not only navigate the trials and tribulations of everyday life with the support of her group of friends. Her toxic partner is also being released from prison. So, all sorts of misfortunes are piling up… This is the set-up for Shana , a French comedy-drama directed by Lila Pinell, which world premieres in the Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des cinéastes) program during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival . The filmmaker’s second feature and her first as a solo director is an adaptation the short film Le Roi David , which she wrote and directed. Produced by Ecce Films and CG Cinema, international sales are handled by Les Films du Losange. Starring Eva Huault, who was also the lead in Le Roi David , and Noémie Lvovsky, the movie takes audiences through the environment around the protagonist.…