Palme d'Or

The Palme d'Or is the most prestigious award given at the Cannes Film Festival, one of the world's leading film festivals. It is awarded annually to the director of the best feature film in the competition, recognizing exceptional achievement in filmmaking. The award symbolizes artistic excellence and innovation and is considered one of the highest honors in the film industry. Named after the golden palm leaf (palme d'or) that decorates the trophy, it highlights outstanding storytelling, direction, and creative vision, often shaping the careers of filmmakers and influencing global cinema trends.