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Kanye West is proving he really can (or at least will try to) do it all, with the debut of his "short art film" Cruel Summer.

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Premiering May 23, his latest larger-than-life project is "a fusion of short film and art installation ... an immersive '7 screen experience' for the eyes and ears unlike anything West has attempted before." His long-time pals Aziz Ansari and Kid Cudi are starring in the hush-hush project, in which the multi-talented rapper is listed as the writer, producer and director. And this being Kanye, his artsy film won't be debuting in just any old place -- it's screening at this year's super A-list Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.

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Of course these days, where Kanye goes, Kim Kardashian will follow, so expect an appearance from Kimye in France.

Leave it to Kim to turn Cannes into Kannes!