Overview

• Robert De Niro will receive the honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement at the 78th Festival de Cannes on May 13, 2025.
• De Niro has a long-standing history with Cannes, including starring in two Palme d’Or-winning films: 'Taxi Driver' (1976) and 'The Mission' (1986).
• He previously served as Cannes jury president in 2011 and returned in 2023 with Martin Scorsese’s 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'
• De Niro will also lead a masterclass for festival attendees on May 14, 2025, at the Debussy Theatre.
• In a statement, De Niro expressed his appreciation for Cannes, calling it a place that unites storytellers, filmmakers, and fans.