The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most awaited film events in the world, bringing together filmmakers, actors and film enthusiasts from all around the world in the south of France. This year, the 77th edition will take place from May 14th to 25th 2024 at The Palais des festivals et des congrès of Cannes.
The organizers travel the world in search of the most important films of the year to present them in Cannes before their official release in theaters. Then a jury composed of artists and film professionals watch the films to give them various awards.
At the Festival, the films compete for the following prizes:
- The Palme d’Or which rewards the best film
- The Grand Prix which rewards artistic quality, and
- The Jury Prize which is awarded to the films that have marked the members of the jury. There are also awards for the best director, the best actors and actresses etc…
During the previous Cannes Film Festival, the winners of the most coveted awards were as follows:
- Palme d’Or: “Anatomy of a Fall”
- Grand Prix: “The Zone of Interest”
- Jury Prize: “Dead Leaves”
- Best Actor: Kōji Yakusho for his role in “Perfect Days”
- Best Director: Trần Anh Hùng for “The Passion of Dodin Bouffant”
- Best Actress: Merve Dizdar for her role in “Dry Grass”
The Festival welcomed major international stars such as Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Angelina Jolie, helping to make Cannes reputation what it is today.
This year, film fans will see celebrities like Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie, Selena Gomez and others on the red carpet.
Receiving an award in Cannes is a great recognition for artists and offers films better chances of success when they will be released in theaters.
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