Cannes 2026: Jury Led by Park Chan-wook Prepares Verdict
The 79th Cannes Film Festival, presided over by South Korean director Park Chan-wook, is set to announce its awards on Saturday evening during the closing ceremony. Journalists Mathieu Macheret and Jacques Mandelbaum are answering audience questions live as the event unfolds. The festival's 2026 edition has been described as far from disappointing, with excellent surprises according to early reports.
Key facts
- 79th edition of the Festival de Cannes
- Jury presided by Park Chan-wook
- Verdict to be announced Saturday evening
- Closing ceremony marks the end of the festival
- Journalists Mathieu Macheret and Jacques Mandelbaum are answering questions
- 2026 edition described as having excellent surprises
- Event covered live by Le Monde
Entities
Artists
- Park Chan-wook
Institutions
- Festival de Cannes
- Le Monde
Locations
- Cannes
- France