Robert De Niro to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes 2025 Opening Ceremony

The Cannes Film Festival will celebrate De Niro’s lifetime contributions to cinema with the prestigious award on May 13, followed by a masterclass on May 14.

Robert De Niro will be honored with the honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2025.
The ceremony marks 14 years since De Niro served as Cannes jury president in 2011, underscoring his long-standing connection to the festival.
De Niro will conduct a masterclass at the Debussy Theatre on May 14, offering insights into his celebrated career to festival attendees.
The Cannes Film Festival described De Niro as a cinematic legend whose work has left an indelible mark on global cinema over five decades.
De Niro expressed his deep affinity for Cannes, highlighting its role in uniting filmmakers and audiences during divisive times.

The Hollywood Reporter