CANNES, France — The final day of the Cannes Film Festival was marred by a significant power outage as unexpected disruptions hit the region early Saturday morning. Officials are investigating the incident, which involved severed power lines in the Alpes-Maritimes. Fortunately, an independent power supply ensured the festival could continue without major hiccups.
As the festival approached its closing ceremony, attention turned to Neon, a film production company that had claimed the Palme d’Or at Cannes for the past five years. However, the evening unfolded with surprising results. Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” received the Grand Prize, while Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident” took home the prestigious Palme d’Or. Just days prior, Neon had secured North American distribution rights for Panahi’s award-winning film.
Honorary Palme d’Or awards were presented to esteemed actors Robert De Niro and Denzel Washington in recognition of their impactful contributions to the film industry. While both actors received accolades at a separate event, their achievements were celebrated on the festival stage.
The closing ceremony honored numerous films and filmmakers, revealing an array of talent that emerged during this year’s festival. The award categories highlighted remarkable storytelling and direction, as jurors recognized both new and seasoned filmmakers.
In addition to the top awards, the festival presented various honors. The Jury Prize was awarded to a tie between “Sirât” and “Sound of Falling.” Wagner Moura was recognized as Best Actor for his role in “The Secret Agent,” while Nadia Melitti won Best Actress for “The Little Sister.”
Kleber Mendonça Filho clinched the Best Director award, also for “The Secret Agent.” Among other winners, the Special Award (Prix Spécial) went to “Resurrection,” and the Best Screenplay award was shared by Luc Dardenne and Jean-Pierre Dardenne for “The Young Mother’s Home.”
Other notable recognitions included “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo,” which won the Un Certain Regard award, and the Jury Prize that went to “A Poet.” Tarzan and Arab Nasser received the Best Director Prize for “Once Upon a Time in Gaza,” celebrating their unique vision.
Short films also received accolades at the festival, with “I’m Glad You’re Dead Now” winning the Short Film Palme d’Or, and “The President’s Cake” capturing the Camera d’Or. Recognition for documentary films came in the form of the Golden Eye Documentary Prize awarded to “Imago.”
Despite the unexpected challenges, this year’s Cannes Film Festival showcased the resilience of both its organizers and participants, culminating in a celebration of global cinema.
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