The red carpet is set for the closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where film stars from around the globe are gathering. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as attendees await the announcement of the Palme d'Or winner.
Despite the excitement, there remains uncertainty regarding which film will take home the top prize. No clear frontrunner has emerged, leaving many to speculate about the potential winner.
As the festival draws to a close, all eyes will be on the ceremony, with hopes that the chosen film will reflect the artistic excellence celebrated throughout the event.
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Update at 19:35 UTC on 2026-05-23
France 24 reported FRANCE 24 film critic Emma Jones reports from the red carpet at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in southern France.
Sources: France 24
Update at 20:08 UTC on 2026-05-23
France 24 reported 🎞️The film "Fjord" directed by Cristian Mungiu, starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan, wins the top prize at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Inspired by real cases, the film follows a Romanian family who move to Norway and face accusat. France 24 reported 'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival. EuroNews reported Andrey Zvyagintsev's "Minotaur" claimed the Grand Prix, with the director using his speech to address Vladimir Putin, calling on him to 'stop the carnage' in Ukraine.
Sources: France 24, EuroNews