A striking blend of technology and timeless storytelling will take center stage at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, as Devy Man debuts his internationally acclaimed short film The Three Gates of Wisdom. The premiere is part of the Congress AI Film Awards — a collaboration between the Royale Gentlemen Congress Awards and the Cannes International AI Film Awards — spotlighting creators who are reshaping cinema through innovation and purpose.
Filmed entirely on a smartphone, The Three Gates of Wisdom is a visually minimalist yet emotionally rich work inspired by a well-known parable from psychologist Charles Brulhart. The story follows a young prince as he faces three pivotal challenges: changing the world, changing others, and ultimately changing himself. Through its quiet intensity and reflective tone, the film explores the path of self-awareness in a rapidly changing world.
Set to premiere on May 22, 2025, the event unfolds across a full day of artistic celebration: 
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Screening and networking event at the Gray d’Albion Hotel
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Evening gala with dinner, live performances, a fashion show, and an opera act at the Majestic Barrière Beach Riviera
- 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM: Afterparty at the Beach Club, with music and dancing under the Riviera stars
Bringing together winners of the Congress and AI Awards, the evening will honor contributions in film, design, and humanitarian impact. A share of the evening’s proceeds will go toward supporting global cultural and charitable initiatives.
Devy Man is known not only for his artistic range — spanning directing, composing, journalism, and design — but also for his commitment to using art as a force for good. His past collaborations include work with Peace Jam and Nobel Peace Prize laureates on campaigns promoting nonviolence and indigenous rights.
Through The Three Gates of Wisdom, Devy Man offers more than a film — he invites viewers into a quiet, powerful meditation on personal transformation in the digital age.
