Who won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival?
Sean Baker's comedy-drama Anora won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Baker is an American filmmaker.
Questions about 2024 Cannes Film Festival
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What happened to Mohammad Rasoulof at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival?
Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced to eight years in prison after The Seed of the Sacred Fig was selected for the main competition. He and some crew members fled Iran and attended the film's world premiere at Cannes on the 24th of May 2024. The festival awarded the film its Prix Spécial.
Who received Honorary Palme d'Or awards at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival?
Three Honorary Palme d'Or awards were presented at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Meryl Streep received the first at the opening ceremony, Studio Ghibli received the second, and George Lucas received the third at the closing ceremony.
Who was the jury president of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival main competition?
Greta Gerwig, an American filmmaker and actress, served as president of the main competition jury at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Her nine-member panel included Hirokazu Kore-eda, Nadine Labaki, and Lily Gladstone.
What film won Best Actress at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival?
Emilia Pérez, directed by Jacques Audiard, won the Best Actress prize at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The award was shared across all four lead performers: Adriana Paz, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Zoe Saldaña.
What new competition did the 2024 Cannes Film Festival introduce?
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival introduced an Immersive Competition for the first time, with eight works competing. Colored by Tania de Montaigne, Stéphane Foenkinos, and Pierre-Alain Giraud won the inaugural prize.