by MK
After 11 days of cinematic celebration and competition, the 77th Festival de Cannes concluded with a prestigious awards ceremony. The jury, chaired by the acclaimed American director, screenwriter, and actress Greta Gerwig, announced the winners among the 22 films in competition.
Gerwig was joined by a distinguished panel of jurors, including Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, American actress Lily Gladstone, French actress Eva Green, Lebanese director and screenwriter Nadine Labaki, Spanish director and screenwriter Juan Antonio Bayona, Italian actor Pierfrancisco Favino, Japanese director Kore-eda Hirokazu, and French actor and producer Omar Sy.
Feature Films
Palme d’Or:
ANORA
Directed by Sean Baker
Grand Prix:
ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT
Directed by Payal Kapadia
Jury Prize:
EMILIA PÉREZ
Directed by Jacques Audiard
Best Director:
Miguel Gomes for Grand Tour
Special Award:
Mohammad Rasoulof for The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Best Performance by an Actor:
Jesse Plemons in Kinds of Kindness, directed by Yórgos Lánthimos
Best Performance by an Actress:
Adriana Paz, Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez in Emilia Pérez, directed by Jacques Audiard
Best Screenplay:
THE SUBSTANCE
Written by Coralie Fargeat
The festival, renowned for showcasing global cinematic excellence, once again delivered an eclectic mix of films and talents. The selection this year highlighted the diversity and depth of contemporary filmmaking, with stories spanning various genres and cultures.
Sean Baker’s Anora clinching the Palme d’Or was a testament to the film’s compelling narrative and profound impact. Baker, known for his keen eye for social realism, delivered yet another masterful piece that resonated with the jury and audiences alike.
Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light receiving the Grand Prix marks a significant achievement, reflecting the director’s unique storytelling and cinematic vision. The Jury Prize awarded to Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez further cemented his status as a formidable force in international cinema.
This year’s awards for Best Actress were particularly notable, with four actresses from Emilia Pérez—Adriana Paz, Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez—sharing the honor, a rare occurrence that underscores the film’s exceptional ensemble performance.
As the curtains fall on another memorable Cannes Festival, the winning films are set to make their mark on the global stage, continuing the legacy of one of the world’s most prestigious cinematic events.
