Organizers of the 77th Cannes Film Festival announced on Thursday that Meryl Streep will be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony on 14 May. Streep, who won the best actress award at Cannes in 1989 for her role in Fred Schepisi’s “Evil Angels,” expressed her gratitude and excitement for receiving the award.
The Hollywood actor expressed his immeasurable honor upon receiving the news of a prestigious award that he has won. He stated that winning a prize at Cannes has always been his highest achievement in the art of filmmaking, especially for the international community of artists. He felt humbled and thrilled at the same time to stand in the shadow of those who have previously been honored. The actor also mentioned he is eagerly looking forward to coming to France to thank everyone in person in May.
In a joint statement, the Cannes festival heads Iris Knobloch and Thierry Frémaux expressed their admiration for the Hollywood actor, stating that “We all have something in us of Meryl Streep!” They added that everyone has something in common with the actor because she has spanned almost 50 years of cinema and embodied countless masterpieces. They also said that Meryl Streep is part of their collective imagination and shared love of cinema because of her memorable roles in movies like Kramer vs Kramer, Sophie’s Choice, Out of Africa, The Bridges of Madison County, The Devil Wears Prada, and Mamma Mia!
The prestigious Palme d’Or award has been bestowed upon many renowned actors and filmmakers over the years. Some of the past recipients of this award include Michael Douglas, Jeanne Moreau, Marco Bellocchio, Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jane Fonda, Agnès Varda, Forest Whitaker, and Jodie Foster.
This year’s festival promises to be an exciting event, with several Hollywood legends coming together to celebrate the art of filmmaking. The closing ceremony will feature the presentation of another honorary Palme d’Or to the legendary filmmaker, George Lucas. Additionally, Francis Ford Coppola’s highly anticipated film, “Megalopolis,” and Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada” will be screened within the competition.
Out of competition, audiences will have the opportunity to watch two highly anticipated films: George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and Kevin Costner’s “Horizon, an American Saga,” a Western epic that is sure to capture the attention of film enthusiasts everywhere. Overall, this year’s festival promises to be a truly unforgettable experience for all those who attend.
Renowned actor, writer, and director, Greta Gerwig, has been chosen to lead the jury for an upcoming event. The event, which is yet to be disclosed, is set to feature some of the most talented and creative individuals from different walks of life.
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