It's coming to an end: Cannes to wrap with presentation of Palme d'Or
The fest has resuscitated the annual extravaganza which was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic.
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This year, the biggest Hollywood films at Cannes - 'Elvis', 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' - played outside the competition line-up of 21 films.
CANNES: The 75th Cannes Film Festival wraps Saturday with the presentation of the Palme d'Or and other awards selected by the nine-member jury headed by French actor Vincent Lindon.
The closing ceremony brings to a close a Cannes that has attempted to fully resuscitate the annual France extravaganza which was cancelled in 2020 by the pandemic and saw modest crowds last year. This year's festival also unspooled against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, which sparked red-carpet protests and dialogue about the purpose of cinema in wartime.
The closing ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. EDT and concludes roughly an hour later. Outside of France, it will be streamed live by Brut.
A Chopard representative displays an exceptional Palme d'Or, the highest prize awarded to competing films, created for the 75th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival. But what's going to win? The Palme, one of film's most prestigious awards, is famously impossible to handicap - though bookies still try their best. It hinges entirely on the deliberations of the jury which take place in private.
Last year, the French body horror thriller "Titane" took the prize, making director Julia Decournau only the second female filmmaker ever to win the Palme. In 2019, Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" triumphed in Cannes before doing the same at the Academy Awards.
This year, the biggest Hollywood films at Cannes - "Elvis,""Top Gun: Maverick,""Three Thousand Years of Longing" - played outside Cannes' competition lineup of 21 films.
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Arguably - and there is always arguing at Cannes - among the best received films that could win the Palme are Lukas Dhont's Belgian coming-of-age drama "Close," Park Chan-wook's twisty Korean neo-noir "Decision to Leave," Cristian Mungiu's Romanian drama "R.M.N.," Ruben Ostlund's social satire "Triangle of Sadness" and James Gray's semi-autobiographical '80s New York tale "Armageddon Time."
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The 'Elvis' premiere at the Cannes Film Festival was all about fashion.
Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities walked the red carpet in their finest ensemble. Here's a look at the dazzling stars.
The 'Elvis' premiere at the Cannes Film Festival was all about fashion.Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities walked the red carpet in their finest ensemble. Here's a look at the dazzling stars.
Deepika Padukone slayed the red carpet in this stunning Louis Vuitton outfit, created by designer Nicolas Ghesquière. Her outfit featured fur details on the sleeve and a tortoiseshell-like pattern on the shoulder, matching the rest of her ensemble.
Deepika Padukone slayed the red carpet in this stunning Louis Vuitton outfit, created by designer Nicolas Ghesquière. Her outfit featured fur details on the sleeve and a tortoiseshell-like pattern on..
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'Elvis' director Baz Luhrmann had a blast on the red carpet before his film premiered. The film-maker went for an all-black ensemble for the big day, but his 'Elvis' belt was the showstopper.
'Elvis' director Baz Luhrmann had a blast on the red carpet before his film premiered. The film-maker went for an all-black ensemble for the big day, but his 'Elvis' belt was the showstopper.
Shakira walked the red carpet wearing a black strapless dress with a plunging neckline and a thigh-high side slit. She elevated her look with a pair of sheer black gloves and rocked an eye-catching dazzling ring over the top. Her silver necklace also caught people's attention.
Shakira walked the red carpet wearing a black strapless dress with a plunging neckline and a thigh-high side slit. She elevated her look with a pair of sheer black gloves and rocked an eye-catching d..
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Sharon Stone put on a cool display in her shimmery body-hugging dress, featuring embellishments on the neckline, with a thigh-high slit. She completed her look with a pair of sunglasses and a matching clutch.
Sharon Stone put on a cool display in her shimmery body-hugging dress, featuring embellishments on the neckline, with a thigh-high slit. She completed her look with a pair of sunglasses and a matchin..
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Dressed in a tailored black suit, Tom Hanks, as always, was his happy self on the red carpet. He won hearts with his epic smile as he waved to fans and cheered his colleagues.
Dressed in a tailored black suit, Tom Hanks, as always, was his happy self on the red carpet. He won hearts with his epic smile as he waved to fans and cheered his colleagues.
Supermodel Elsa Hosk showed up on the red carpet in a stunning hot-pink gown with an unusual plunging neckline. According to reports, the model almost risked a wardrobe malfunction because of her daring outfit.
Supermodel Elsa Hosk showed up on the red carpet in a stunning hot-pink gown with an unusual plunging neckline. According to reports, the model almost risked a wardrobe malfunction because of her dar..
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Model Kaia Gerber, who is the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, turned heads on the red carpet. She was a stunner in a halter-neck backless red dress.
Model Kaia Gerber, who is the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, turned heads on the red carpet. She was a stunner in a halter-neck backless red dress.
tUrvashi Rautela walked the red carpet in an embellished white gown with huge ruffles around her waist and a long train. The top-half of the dress had intricate embroidery and details. op half
tUrvashi Rautela walked the red carpet in an embellished white gown with huge ruffles around her waist and a long train. The top-half of the dress had intricate embroidery and details. op half
Maye Musk, mother of Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, made a solo appearance on the red carpet before the 'Elvis' premiere. She wore a flared white gown with an emerald brooch on the left side of her shoulder.
Maye Musk, mother of Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, made a solo appearance on the red carpet before the 'Elvis' premiere. She wore a flared white gown with an emerald brooch on the left side of ..
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