Full Cannes 2026 Winners List: ‘Fjord’ Wins Palme D’Or
Fjord won the top prize as Cannes also gave Barbra Streisand an Honorary Palme d'Or, with 22 films competing this year.
- On Saturday, May 23, 2026, director Cristian Mungiu's film Fjord won the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, concluding the prestigious competition at the Palais des Festivals.
- Jury President Park Chan-Wook led the panel in evaluating 22 films competing for top honors including the Grand Prix, Jury Prize, and Best Director.
- Actress Tilda Swinton presented the Palme d'Or, while Isabelle Huppert awarded an Honorary Palme d'Or to Barbra Streisand. Geena Davis, Xavier Dolan, and Pierfrancesco Favino also served as presenters.
- Before the ceremony, industry buzz suggested delegations for Minotaur and The Dreamed Adventure were called back to Cannes, with critics Pete Hammond and Damon Wise identifying these as top contenders.
- The 79th annual festival also recognized excellence with awards for Best Screenplay, Best Performance by an Actress, and Best Performance by an Actor, officially concluding the competition.
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The drama “Fjord” received the golden palm branch.
From the triumph of "Fjord" to the Palma d'oro honorary in Barbra Streisand, the Cannes Festival 2026 has given away an evening full of emotions, ex aequo prizes and speeches against war and violence
This Saturday evening, the Romanian Cristian Mungiu won his second Palme d'or for "Fjord". While Belgian cinema was at the party, thanks to its actors, but also to Emmanuel Marre, who won the script award for "Our Salvation". ...
Christian Mungius -Fjord-med Sebastian Stan-och Renate Reinsve vinner årets Guldpalm i Cannes. Favorite tipade Andrej Zvjagintsev tog hem andrapriset med antikrigsdramat--Minotaur-och riktade en direkt suppmaning till president Putin: – De otaliga murderen måste puphora. Avsluta slakten nu!
This year's recipient of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival is Cristian Mungiu for the film "Fjord".
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