79th Cannes Film Festival Closes with Palme d'Or Ceremony
The 79th Cannes Film Festival is holding its closing ceremony on May 23, 2026, presided over by jury president Park Chan-wook. The jury will award the Palme d'Or for best feature film, presented by actress Tilda Swinton, along with prizes for acting, screenplay, and directing. Among the competing films are Andreï Zviaguintsev's political thriller 'Minotaure', Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo's Franco-Spanish drama 'La bola negra', James Gray's intimate crime film 'Paper Tiger', and Léa Mysius's adaptation of Laurent Mauvignier's novel 'Histoires de la nuit' (The Birthday Party). The ceremony begins at 8:15 PM.
Key facts
- The 79th Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony is on May 23, 2026.
- The jury is presided over by South Korean director Park Chan-wook.
- The Palme d'Or will be presented by actress Tilda Swinton.
- Competing films include 'Minotaure' by Andreï Zviaguintsev, 'La bola negra' by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, 'Paper Tiger' by James Gray, and 'Histoires de la nuit' by Léa Mysius.
- The ceremony starts at 8:15 PM.
- Prizes will be awarded for best feature film, acting, screenplay, and directing.
- The festival is held in Cannes, France.
- The source publication is France 24.
Entities
Artists
- Park Chan-wook
- Tilda Swinton
- Andreï Zviaguintsev
- Javier Ambrossi
- Javier Calvo
- James Gray
- Léa Mysius
- Laurent Mauvignier
- Hafsia Herzi
- Monica Bellucci
- Manon Cruz
Institutions
- Festival de Cannes
- France 24
- Reuters
- AP
- AFP
Locations
- Cannes
- France