76th Cannes Film Festival took place from 16th to 27th May 2023 in the Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes, France. This has stayed true to its founding philosophy of drawing attention to world-class movies in all languages. The aim of the Cannes Film Festival is to contribute to the development of good wholesome cinema worldwide.
The winner of the Palme d’Or, the highest honor of the 76th Cannes Film Festival, was Justine Triet’s courtroom thriller ‘Anatomy of a Fall’. We have shared the complete winner's list and jury details of the 76th Cannes Film Festival here.
Cannes Film Festival 2023: Overview
The Cannes Film Festival truly celebrates good cinema and has consistently raised the bar of good cinema internationally, giving exposure to films that might not have made it big at the box office.Cannes Film Festival is organized every year to give global movies the recognition they deserve.
This festival takes place in France every year and features actors, actresses, and directors from all parts of the world. The 76th Cannes Film Festival paid honor to Justine Triet’s Palme d’Or winning courtroom thriller, ‘Anatomy of a Fall’.
Festival | Cannes Film Festival 2023 |
Edition | 76th |
Location | Cannes, France |
Observed | Every year |
76th Cannes Film Festival Winner | Anatomy of a Fall, Justine Triet |
Objective of Cannes Film Festival | To recognize and highlight the hidden masterpieces of world cinema. |
Cannes Film Festival 2023 Winners
This year, the Cannes Film Festival Winners range from directors from all around the world. We have shared the award names and complete list of winners of the 76th Cannes Film Festival below.
Award Name | Winner |
Palme d'Or | Anatomy of a Fall, dir. Justine Triet |
Grand Prix | The Zone of Interest, dir. Jonathan Glazer |
Best Actress | Merve Dizdar for About Dry Grasses |
Best Actor | Koji Yakusho for Perfect Days |
Best Director | Tran Anh Hùng for The Pot-Au-Feu |
Best Screenplay | Yuji Sakamoto for Monster |
Honorary Palme d'Or | Michael Douglas |
Camera d’Or for Best First Film | The Yellow Cocoon Shell, dir. Thien An Pham |
Palme d’Or for Best Short Film | 27, dir. Flóra Anna Buda. |
76th Cannes Film Festival Jury
Every year, before the event begins, the Cannes Film Festival board of directors appoints the jury. The 76th Cannes Film Festival consisted of some of the leading global actors and directors as juries. Generally, Cannes Film Festival Juries are people who choose the winning films.
- Cannes Jurors are chosen very carefully from a whole gamut of international artists who themselves are renowned for their body of work.
- The Cannes Film Festival jury is hugely respected by their peers and the general populace.
- The festival discovers and then showcases great films to promote filmmaking worldwide.
Cannes Film Festival 2023 Jury: Feature Films
- Ruben Ostlund, Jury President
- Julia Docournau
- Damian Szifron
- Atiq Rahimi
- Paul Dano
- Brie Larson
- Rungano Nyoni
- Denis Menochet
- Maryam Touzani
76th Cannes Film Festival Jury: Un Certain Regard
- John C. Rilley, Jury President
- Emilie Dequenne
- Davy Chou
- Paula Beer
- Alice Winocour
2023 Cannes Film Festival Jury: Camera d'Or
- Anais Demoustier, Jury President
- Nicolas Marcade
- Sophie Frilley
- Mikael Buch
- Nathalie Durand
- Raphael Personnaz
Cannes Film Festival Jury 2023: La Cinef and Short films
- Ildiko Enyedi, Jury President
- Karidja Toure
- Shilomi Elkabetz
- Charlotte Le Bon
- Ana Lily Amirpour
Cannes Film Festival 2023: What is Palme d'Or?
The Palme d'Or, or Golden Palm, is the most coveted prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Introduced in 1955 by the organizing committee, it was preceded by the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film, from 1939 to 1954. In the 76th Cannes Film Festival, the Palme d’Or was awarded to Justine Trient’s ‘Anatomy of a Fall’.
Last year, the Hollywood actor Tom Cruise was also awarded the Palme d’Or for his outstanding career. In addition, he was paid tribute by the 75th Cannes Film Festival, and his movie, Top Gun: Maverick also premiered at the festival.
FAQs on Cannes Film Festival Winners List
Q1. When was the 76th Cannes Film Festival held?
The 76th Cannes Film Festival was held from 16th to 27th May 2023. Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world and is held annually in Cannes, France, in the presence of some of the top actors and directors in the world.
Q2. Who won the Cannes Film Festival 2023?
The Cannes Film Festival 2023 Winners include Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall (Palm d’Or), Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest (Grand Prix), Merve Dizdar (Best Actress for About Dry Grasses), Koji Yakusho (Best Actor for Perfect Days), and others.
Q3. Who was on the 76th Cannes Film Festival Jury list?
The 76th Cannes Film Festival Jury list for the main competition consisted of some of the most well-known names in global cinema. The Cannes Jury List 2023 involved the following:
- Ruben Ostlund, Jury President for Feature Films
- John C. Rilley, Jury President for Un Certain Regard
- Anais Demoustier, Jury President for Camera d’Or
- Ildiko Enyedi, Jury President for La Cinef and Short Films
Q4. Who won the Palm d’Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival?
The Palme d’Or was awarded to Justine Triet’s ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Triet is only the third woman to have ever won a Palm d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Her movie, Anatomy of a Fall is a French courtroom thriller.
Q5. Where is the Cannes Film Festival 2023 held?
Cannes Film Festival 2023 was held between 16th to 27th May in the Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes, France. This legendary film festival honors unique movies from around the world. Moreover, celebrities from all corners of the world are invited to attend the festival.
Q6. Which Indian celebrities attended Cannes Film Festival 2023?
Indian celebrities who attended the Cannes Film Festival 2023 are Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anushka Sharma, Aditi Roy Hydari, Sara Ali Khan, Manushi Chillar, Esha Gupta, Diana Penty, Anurag Kashyap, and Vikramaditya Motwane, Vijay Varma, Sunny Leone, and others.
Q7. Can anyone go to Cannes Film Festival?
Yes, anyone can go to Cannes Film Festival. The festival is not exclusive to celebrities. Professional cinema enthusiasts can purchase tickets to the festivals and others can attend the open-air film screenings at the Cinéma de la Plage every evening during the Cannes Film Festival.