The 77th Cannes Film Festival has officially commenced on the French Riviera, beginning with a high-profile opening ceremony and a tribute to American actress Meryl Streep, who received an Honorary Palme d’Or. This year’s festival is led by Jury President Greta Gerwig, who oversees a panel tasked with selecting the winner from 22 films in the main competition. While the event celebrates international cinema, it also faces contemporary industry challenges, including labor negotiations with festival workers and ongoing discussions regarding the #MeToo movement in France.
- Meryl Streep was honored with a lifetime achievement Palme d’Or, presented by French actress Juliette Binoche during the opening gala.
- Director Greta Gerwig is serving as the first American female filmmaker to hold the position of Jury President.
- The festival opened with the out-of-competition screening of Quentin Dupieux’s surreal comedy “The Second Act,” starring Léa Seydoux.
- The 2024 competition lineup features 22 films, including highly anticipated entries from directors Francis Ford Coppola and George Miller.
- French actress Judith Godrèche premiered a short film titled “Moi Aussi” to bring further attention to sexual violence within the film industry.
- The festival is proceeding amid potential strike action by “Sous les écrans la dèche,” a collective representing freelance festival workers seeking improved employment protections.
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