Overview

• Leonardo DiCaprio will honor Robert De Niro with the prestigious Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement during the Cannes Film Festival’s opening ceremony on May 13, 2025.
• The festival recognizes De Niro’s five-decade career, highlighting his iconic roles in films such as 'Taxi Driver,' 'Raging Bull,' and 'The Godfather Part II.'
• De Niro will lead a masterclass at the Debussy Theater on May 14, offering insights into his storied career and contributions to cinema.
• DiCaprio and De Niro’s professional partnership spans decades, beginning with 'This Boy’s Life' in 1993 and continuing with 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' screened at Cannes in 2023.
• Following the tribute, the festival will screen Amélie Bonnin’s musical comedy 'Leave One Day,' marking the start of its curated programming.