Cannes Palme d'Or winner

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won his second Palme d'Or for 'Fjord,' a multilingual drama that delves into the complexities of political polarization.

The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival highlighted a growing tension within the industry regarding the integration of AI, which many creators view as a threat to traditional filmmaking.

The Grand Prize was awarded to Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur,' while the festival also saw significant recognition for Palestinian cinema.

As the event concluded, industry experts noted that Cannes continues to define the awards season trajectory for global cinema.