At the heart of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, a standout cinematic moment awaits: the premiere of The Three Gates of Wisdom, a thought-provoking short film by visionary artist Devy Man. Presented under the Congress AI Film Awards — a collaboration between the Royale Gentlemen Congress Awards and the Cannes International AI Film Awards — the screening honors bold, boundary-crossing storytelling.
Crafted entirely using a smartphone, The Three Gates of Wisdom transforms a timeless philosophical parable into a modern visual journey. Based on the work of psychologist Charles Brulhart, the film follows a young prince as he confronts three life lessons: the urge to change the world, the challenge of changing others, and the ultimate task of changing himself. Despite its minimalist tools, the film has already earned critical acclaim and festival awards for its emotional depth and narrative clarity.
The Cannes premiere is scheduled for May 22, 2025, with a full day of celebration: 
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Screening and industry networking at Gray d’Albion Hotel
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Gala dinner, fashion show, and live performances — including an opera act — at Majestic Barrière Beach Riviera
- 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM: Afterparty under the stars at the Beach Club on the Riviera
The evening will bring together laureates from the Congress and AI Awards, recognizing innovation in art, cinema, and social change. Proceeds from the event will support global humanitarian and cultural programs.
Devy Man, whose creative work spans filmmaking, music, design, and journalism, has long fused technology with purpose. From early performances in Lille to partnerships with organizations like Peace Jam and Nobel Peace Prize advocates, he’s built a career around meaningful expression.
With The Three Gates of Wisdom, he offers a film that’s simple in form but rich in message — a meditation on transformation that resonates far beyond the screen.
