Recipients of the Cannes Film Festival Honors
At the conclusion of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, the main accolades have been bestowed. Here's a rundown of the key awards:
- Palme d'Or: Jafar Panahi's "An Ordinary Accident" clinched the coveted Palme d'Or, marking a significant return to the festival for the Iranian filmmaker, who had been barred from attending for over 20 years. The travel ban was lifted in 2023, enabling Panahi to attend and accept the award.
- Grand Prix: Joachim Trier's family drama "Sentimental Value" won the Jury Grand Prix.
- Jury Prize: Tied between Mascha Schilinski's "Look at the Sun" and Oliver Laxe's "Sirāt."
- Best Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho was recognized for his work on "The Secret Agent."
- Special Jury Prize: Bi Gan's "Resurrection" received a special honor from the jury.
- Best Actress: Nadia Melliti won the Best Actress award for her role in "The Last Little One."
- Best Actor: Wagner Moura was named Best Actor for his performance in "The Secret Agent."
- Best Screenplay: Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne received the Best Screenplay award for "Young Mothers."
Noteworthy winners at the festival included Jafar Panahi, who returned to Cannes after a 20-year absence, and Joachim Trier, who won the Grand Prix for his film "Sentimental Value." These prizes represent the highest honors at the festival, with the Palme d'Or being the most prestigious and the Grand Prix the second most esteemed.
At the festival, Jafar Panahi's "An Ordinary Accident," being a significant return for the Iranian filmmaker, received the prestigious Palme d'Or in the entertainment category. In a similar vein, Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value," a family drama, won the second most esteemed award, the Grand Prix, in the movies-and-tv section.
