Cannes 2025: Full List of Winners from the 78th Festival de Cannes

The curtain has fallen on the 78th Festival de Cannes, and the Jury, led by acclaimed French actress Juliette Binoche, has revealed the official winners from among 22 films in Competition. Joined by a diverse international panel—including Halle Berry, Payal Kapadia, Alba Rohrwacher, Leïla Slimani, Dieudo Hamadi, Hong Sangsoo, Carlos Reygadas, and Jeremy Strong—the Jury celebrated an edition defined by emotional gravity, political urgency, and stylistic daring.

FEATURE FILMS – IN COMPETITION

Palme d’or

Un Simple Accident

Directed by Jafar Panahi

A searing, minimalist portrait of human fragility amidst systemic violence, Panahi’s latest cements his legacy as one of world cinema’s most urgent voices.

Grand Prix

Affeksjonsverdi (Sentimental Value)

Directed by Joachim Trier

A deeply moving exploration of loss and memory, Trier’s tender narrative struck a powerful emotional chord.

Joint Jury Prize

Sirât by Oliver Laxe

Sound of Falling by Mascha Schilinski

These two films were celebrated for their poetic storytelling and masterful use of atmosphere to explore themes of faith and trauma.

Best Director

Kleber Mendonça Filho

For O Agente Secreto (The Secret Agent)

An intense political thriller that resonated with the present moment, marked by Wagner Moura’s fierce central performance.

Best Screenplay

Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne

For Jeunes Mères

The Dardenne brothers continue to offer incisive and compassionate depictions of social struggle with surgical precision.

Best Actress

Nadia Melliti

For La Petite Dernière by Hafsia Herzi

A breakout performance of vulnerability and strength, Melliti stunned audiences with her emotional range.

Best Actor

Wagner Moura

For O Agente Secreto by Kleber Mendonça Filho

Moura delivered a commanding, psychologically nuanced performance that elevated this taut thriller.

Special Award

Kuang Ye Shi Dai (Resurrection)

Directed by Bi Gan

Recognized for its visionary approach to time, memory, and dreamlike architecture.

SHORT FILMS

Palme d’or

I’m Glad You’re Dead Now

Directed by Tawfeek Barhom

A bold and provocative exploration of grief, vengeance, and surreal catharsis.

Special Mention

Ali

Directed by Adnan Al Rajeev

Praised for its authenticity and emotional restraint.

UN CERTAIN REGARD

Prize

La Misteriosa Mirada del Flamenco (The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo)

Diego Céspedes (1st film)

An enigmatic debut that captivated with its haunting beauty and narrative mystery.

Jury Prize

Un Poeta (A Poet)

Simón Mesa Soto

Best Directing

Arab & Tarzan Nasser

For Once Upon a Time in Gaza

Best Actor

Frank Dillane

For Urchin by Harris Dickinson

Best Actress

Cleo Diára

For O Riso e a Faca by Pedro Pinho

Best Screenplay

Harry Lighton

For Pillion (1st film)

CAMÉRA D’OR

Best First Feature

The President’s Cake

Directed by Hasan Hadi

Awarded among all debut films across sections, this Iraqi debut blends satire and social commentary in equal measure.

LA CINEF – STUDENT FILMS

First Prize

First Summer

Heo Gayoung – KAFA, South Korea

Second Prize

12 Moments Before the Flag-Raising Ceremony

Qu Zhizheng – Beijing Film Academy, China

Joint Third Prize

Ginger Boy by Miki Tanaka – ENBU Seminar, Japan

Winter in March by Natalia Mirzoyan – Estonian Academy of Arts

TECHNICAL AWARDS (CST)

CST Award for Best Artist-Technician

Ruben Impens (DoP) & Stéphane Thiébaut (Mixer)

For Alpha by Julia Ducournau

Awarded for their bold visual and sonic creation in Ducournau’s intense sci-fi body drama.

CST Award for Best Young Female Film Technician

Éponine Momenceau (DoP)

For Connemara by Alex LutzRecognized for her delicate and immersive visual storytelling.

From seasoned auteurs to fearless newcomers, the 2025 edition of the Cannes Film Festival has reaffirmed cinema’s power to challenge, provoke, and console — and its ability to push boundaries in every format, from immersive storytelling to first features.