The Jury Has Spoken, American Films Shut Out, But What Does It All Mean For Oscars? – Cannes Film Festival
The 79th Cannes Film Festival concluded with notable wins for international films, while American entries were largely overlooked. Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's film 'Fjord' won the Palme d'Or, and the jury awarded several other international films. Despite the lack of recognition for American films, critics suggest that this year's festival had strong contenders that may still perform well in upcoming awards seasons.
- ▪Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' won the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
- ▪American director James Gray's film 'Paper Tiger' went home empty-handed despite high expectations.
- ▪The jury awarded several international films, indicating a preference for global cinema this year.
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Nadine Labaki, Marie Clementine Dusabejambo, Tilda Swinton, Renate Reinsve, Cristian Mungiu, Emmanuel Macchia, Paweł Pawlikowski, Isabelle Huppert, Valentin Campagne, Andrey Zvyagintsev and Federico Luis Tachella pose on stage during the closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2026 in Cannes, France. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images With the exception of a shared Best Director win (with La Bola Negra) for Fatherland, as well as a Best Actress win for the two stars of All Of A Sudden, the jury of the 79th Cannes Film Festival decided that there was not much to reward in the fest’s first six days.
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