Acknowledged: Renowned actor Robert De Niro to receive the Palme d'Or honorary award at Cannes Film Festival – a look at his festival history.
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Palme d'Or, Here Comes Bobby D!
Cannes, baby! The legendary Robert De Niro, who's reached the ripe old age of 81, is snagging an honorary Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It's about bloody time!
Take a step back into the '70s, y'all. De Niro graced the Croisette way back in '76 with two films - "Taxi Driver" with Martin Scorsese and Bernardo Bertolucci's "1900." Guess which one turned heads? Yep, "Taxi Driver" came on strong, snatching the festival's top prize, the Palme d'Or. Remember that wild night?
Fast-forward to '83, '84, and '86, and there's De Niro, ethereal as ever, on the Cannes red carpet. He strutted in with "The King of Comedy," Sergio Leone's "Once Upon a Time in America," and Roland Joffé's "The Mission." Joffé's film even bagged a Palme, making ol' Bobby D the only mug to star in two Palme d'Or winners. Impressive, eh?
Though he's got NYC's Tribeca Festival to run, De Niro's never forgotten about Cannes. He played judge with the jury in 2011, selecting Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life" to take the Palme. Last year, he and Scorsese returned, premiering "Killers of the Flower Moon."
According to De Niro, "It's like coming home" at Cannes, especially amidst the global chaos that's ripping us apart. He'll receive the honorary Palme d'Or in the festival's grand opening ceremony on May 13.
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Enrichment Insights:
- Standout Films and Awards:
- "Taxi Driver" (1976)" : Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival or Academy Awards Best Actor (De Niro) and Best Supporting Actress (Jodie Foster) nominations.
- "Raging Bull" (1980)" : Academy Awards Best Actor (De Niro), Best Film Editing.
- "Goodfellas" (1990)" : Academy Awards Best Supporting Actor (Joe Pesci), Best Film Editing.
- De Niro and Cannes: Despite not having a compelling direct connection, Robert De Niro has been associated with the Cannes Film Festival throughout his career, and he is set to receive the Honorary Palme d'Or in 2025.
- In 2025, Robert De Niro will be returning to the Cannes Film Festival for the honorary Palme d'Or, a ritual that mirrors his frequent appearances in the '80s and '90s.
- Seattle-based enthusiasts might happy to learn that De Niro's 2025 visit comes in the same year as the Tessa Hulls' Pulitzer Prize winning "Sleepless in Seattle" anniversary, as both events promise an exciting year for entertainment lovers.
- Despite his busy schedule running the Tribeca Festival in New York City, De Niro's fondness for Cannes can be traced back to the '70s, when he first graced the Croisette withTaxi Driver, a performance that clinched the festival's coveted Palme d'Or.
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