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Six charts predict Palme d'Or winner at 2026 Cannes

festival-fair · 2026-05-12

Twenty-two films are competing for the Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. A data analysis based on the selection's composition and previous winners' profiles suggests which contenders have the highest chances of winning. The charts examine factors such as directors' nationalities, previous awards, and film genres to forecast the outcome.

Key facts

  • Twenty-two films are in competition for the Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
  • The analysis uses six charts based on the selection's composition and past winners' profiles.
  • Factors considered include directors' nationalities, previous awards, and film genres.
  • The data aims to predict which film has the highest probability of winning.
  • The article was published by Le Monde on May 12, 2026.
  • The analysis is part of Le Monde's 'Les Décodeurs' data journalism series.

Entities

Institutions

  • Festival de Cannes
  • Le Monde

Locations

  • Cannes
  • France

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