George Lucas to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes

The iconic filmmaker is honored for his groundbreaking contributions to cinema.

George Lucas will receive the Honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival's closing ceremony on May 25.
Lucas is celebrated for creating the iconic Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.
His first film, 'THX-1138,' debuted at Cannes in the Directors' Fortnight program in 1971.
Cannes praises Lucas as a pivotal figure in contemporary cinema, merging entertainment, innovation, and technology.
The 77th Cannes Film Festival runs from May 14 to 25, featuring premieres and a jury presided over by Greta Gerwig.