We're assuming he'll either be invited back or get a Main Competition slot with the narrative and / or cast pedigree. (ioncinema.com)
The film will play in an out of competition slot on opening night on May 11. (awardsdaily.com)
And by all accounts leading up to this morning's announcement, two French female directors besides Garcia — Rebecca Zlotowski with «Planetarium,» and Katell Quillevere with «Reparer les vivants» — were strongly favored for competition slots. (variety.com)