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The 77th annual Cannes Film Festival took place from the 14th to the 25th of May 2024. The event opened with the French comedy film The Second Act by Quentin Dupieux and concluded on the 25th of May.
Sean Baker won the Palme d'Or, the festival's top prize, for his comedy-drama Anora. This award was presented during the main competition which featured films from diverse production countries including France, India, United States, and China.
Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof faced severe consequences after the official announcement of The Seed of the Sacred Fig selection. He was sentenced to eight years in prison along with flogging, a fine, and confiscation of his property due to charges of propaganda against the regime.
Four Studio Ghibli short films were shown as part of the celebration including Boro the Caterpillar, Looking for a Home, Mei and the Baby Cat Bus, and Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess. Tales from Earthsea and Porco Rosso were also screened to commemorate the studio's legacy.
American filmmaker and actress Greta Gerwig served as jury president for the main competition. Her leadership set a tone of high artistic scrutiny for the event that ran from the 14th to the 25th of May 2024.