79th Cannes Film Festival: Inside the making of the prestigious Palme d’Or

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79th Cannes Film Festival: Inside the making of the prestigious Palme d’Or

Issued on: 13/05/2026 - 11:37Modified: 13/05/2026 - 11:37

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The 79th Cannes Film Festival launched on Tuesday, marking the start of 12 days of nonstop premieres that will culminate May 23 with the centrepiece that every director is hoping to take home: the prestigious Palme d’Or. As the festivities in the south of France get underway, we take a look at how the most coveted prize at the Cannes Festival is made.

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