Cannes 2026: Palme d'Or Predictions and Red Carpet Highlights
The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway, with top contenders for the Palme d'Or including Cristian Mungiu's "Fjord" and Emmanuel Marre's "Notre Salut." Louise Dupont reports from the Croisette on red carpet moments. Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d'Or on Saturday, though she will be absent. Gong Li opened the festival; her breakthrough film "Farewell My Concubine," which won the Palme d'Or in 1993, is being screened this year in a restored version.
Key facts
- 79th edition of the Festival de Cannes in 2026
- Top Palme d'Or contenders include 'Fjord' by Cristian Mungiu and 'Notre Salut' by Emmanuel Marre
- Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d'Or on Saturday, in her absence
- Gong Li opened the festival
- Gong Li's film 'Farewell My Concubine' won Palme d'Or in 1993
- Restored version of 'Farewell My Concubine' screened at Cannes 2026
- Louise Dupont reporting from the Croisette
- Episode of 'À l'Affiche' on France 24
Entities
Artists
- Cristian Mungiu
- Emmanuel Marre
- Louise Dupont
- Barbra Streisand
- Gong Li
Institutions
- Festival de Cannes
- France 24
Locations
- Cannes
- Croisette