Cannes 2026 Winners: Live Updating
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Key Points:
- Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo won the Caméra d’Or for best first film with "Ben’Imana," and Mexican director Federico Luis received the Palme d’Or for Best Short for "The Opponents" at the 79th Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony.
- The main awards to be presented include the Palme d’Or, Grand Prix, Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Actor, with Tilda Swinton set to present the Palme d’Or.
- 22 films competed for the Palme d’Or, including notable entries such as "La Bola Negra," "Fjord," "Fatherland," and "Minotaur," with the jury led by Park Chan-Wook and featuring members like Demi Moore and Chloé Zhao.
- Barbra Streisand will receive an Honorary Palme d’Or in absentia, with Isabelle Huppert presenting the award and delivering a tribute.
- The ceremony followed a red carpet event featuring directors and cast members from key films, amid widespread speculation about the winners, with Deadline providing live updates.