Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ wins the Grand Prix award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

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The
prestigious Cannes Film Festival has once again illuminated the global film
industry by honoring outstanding cinematic achievements. The 2024 edition of
the festival showcased a diverse range of films, culminating in a grand awards
ceremony that celebrated the very best in film artistry.

Winners of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival:

– Palme d’Or: “Anora”

– Grand Prix: “All
We Imagine as Light”

– Jury Prize: “Emilia
Pérez”

– Special
Prize (Prix Spécial): “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” directed by Mohammed
Rasoulof

– Best
Actress: The Ensemble of “Emilia Pérez”

– Best Actor:
Jesse Plemons for “Kinds of Kindness”

– Best
Director: Miguel Gomes for “Grand Tour”

– Best
Screenplay: “The Substance,” written by Coralie Fargeat

– Camera d’Or:
“Armand,” directed by Halfdan Ullman Tondel

– Camera d’Or
Special Mention: “Mongrel,” directed by Chiang Wei Liang and You Qiao Yin

– Short Film
Palme d’Or: “The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent,” directed by Nebojša
Slijepčević

– Short Film
Special Mention: “Bad for a Moment,” directed by Daniel Soares

– Golden Eye
Documentary Prize: “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” and “The Brink of Dreams”

– Queer Palm: “Three
Kilometers to the End of the World”

The festival’s
top honor, the Palme d’Or, was awarded to “Anora,” a film that captivated
audiences and critics alike with its poignant storytelling and masterful
direction. The Grand Prix was bestowed upon “All We Imagine as Light,” another
standout film that received high acclaim.

The Jury Prize
went to “Emilia Pérez,” which also saw its ensemble cast win the Best Actress
award, highlighting the exceptional performances that brought the film to life.
Jesse Plemons received the Best Actor award for his role in “Kinds of
Kindness,” delivering a performance that left a lasting impact on the jury and
viewers.

Miguel Gomes
was honored as Best Director for his work on “Grand Tour,” while Coralie
Fargeat’s “The Substance” won Best Screenplay, showcasing her exceptional
writing talent.

The Camera
d’Or was awarded to “Armand,” directed by Halfdan Ullman Tondel, with a special
mention for “Mongrel,” directed by Chiang Wei Liang and You Qiao Yin. In the
short film category, “The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent” by Nebojša
Slijepčević won the Short Film Palme d’Or, with a special mention for “Bad for
a Moment” by Daniel Soares.

The Golden Eye
Documentary Prize was shared by “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” and “The Brink of
Dreams,” recognizing their outstanding contributions to documentary filmmaking.
The Queer Palm went to “Three Kilometers to the End of the World,” celebrated
for its powerful representation of LGBTQ+ themes.

This year’s
festival not only celebrated cinematic excellence but also highlighted the
power of storytelling to inspire, challenge, and connect audiences worldwide.
The Cannes Film Festival continues to be a beacon of artistic achievement and innovation
in the film industry.

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