Justine Triet's 'Anatomy of a Fall' Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes 76
The 76th Cannes Film Festival wrapped up with Justine Triet taking home the Palme d'Or for her psychological thriller 'Anatomy of a Fall', which delves into family secrets. The jury, under the leadership of Ruben Ostlund, chose the winner from a pool of 21 films. Jane Fonda presented the award, marking a significant moment with seven female directors competing. Triet voiced her concerns regarding the cultural policies of the French government. Although Italian films such as 'Kidnapped', 'A Brighter Tomorrow', and 'La Chimera' were part of the lineup, they did not secure any awards. The festival concluded with the world premiere of Pixar's 'Elemental', directed by Peter Sohn. Other accolades included the Grand Prix for 'The Zone of Interest', the Jury Prize for 'Fallen Leaves', and Best Actor awarded to Koji Yakusho for 'Perfect Days'.
Key facts
- Justine Triet won the Palme d'Or for 'Anatomy of a Fall' at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
- The jury was presided over by Ruben Ostlund.
- Jane Fonda presented the award and noted the historic presence of seven female directors in competition.
- Triet dedicated the award to young filmmakers and criticized French government cultural policies.
- Italian cinema had three films in the official selection but won no awards.
- The festival closed with the world premiere of Pixar's 'Elemental', directed by Peter Sohn.
- The Grand Prix went to 'The Zone of Interest' by Jonathan Glazer.
- The Caméra d'Or for best first feature was awarded to 'Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell' by Thien An Pham.
Entities
Artists
- Justine Triet
- Jane Fonda
- Ruben Ostlund
- Marco Bellocchio
- Nanni Moretti
- Alice Rohrwacher
- Peter Sohn
- Denise Ream
- Pete Docter
- Jonathan Glazer
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Koji Yakusho
- Merve Dizdar
- Tran Anh Hung
- Yuji Sakamoto
- Flóra Anna Buda
- Gunnur Martinsdóttir Schlüter
- Thien An Pham
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Festival de Cannes
- Pixar
- Artribune
Locations
- Cannes
- France