Cannes Winners Unveiled (Updating Live)

Key Points:

• The 79th Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony is underway at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, where the jury, led by South Korean director Park Chan-wook, will announce winners including the Palme d'Or.
• Barbra Streisand received an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement but was absent due to a knee injury; Isabelle Huppert honored her contributions to film, music, and advocacy for minorities and the LGBTQ+ community.
• Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne won Best Actor for their roles in Lukas Dhont’s WWI drama "Coward," while Emmanuel Marre took Best Screenplay for "A Man of His Time," a period drama about his great-grandfather.
• The festival continues to be a strong predictor for awards season, with last year’s winners receiving Oscar nominations and some wins; indie distributor Neon aims to extend its streak of selecting Palme d’Or winners with six films in contention this year.
• Other notable awards include the Camera d’Or for Best First Film, Palme d’Or for Best Short Film to Federico Luis' "Para Los Contincantes," and various prizes in the Un Certain Regard section recognizing emerging talents and films.