The highly-anticipated winners of the Cannes Film Festival have been announced, with the prestigious Palme d'Or going to American filmmaker Sean Baker for his film "Anora." Known for working on small budgets, Baker has previously garnered acclaim for films such as "The Florida Project," "Red Rocket," and "Tangerine."

In a surprising turn of events, Miguel Gomes took home the Award for Best Director for his film "Grand Tour," beating out renowned filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and his ambitious $120 million project, "Megalopolis." Although "Megalopolis" remains without a US distributor, Coppola has secured several foreign distribution deals. However, the absence of a Cannes award may pose challenges for its promotion.

The Jury Prize was awarded to Jacques Audiard's film "Emilia Pérez," while Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light" received the Grand Prize. Jesse Plemons was honored with the Award for Best Actor for his role in Yórgos Lánthimos' "Kinds of Kindness." In a unique turn of events, the Award for Best Actress was shared in a four-way tie, recognizing Adriana Paz, Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez for their exceptional performances in "Emilia Pérez."

Screenplay accolades were given to Coralie Fargeat for "The Substance," which won the Award for Best Screenplay, and Mohammad Rasoulof for "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," receiving the Special Award for Best Screenplay.

Beyond the main competitions, the Caméra d'Or Special Mention was granted to Wei Liang Chiang & You Qiao Yin's "Mongrel," presented during the Directors' Fortnight. Meanwhile, Nebojša Slijepčević's "The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent" was celebrated as the winner of the Short Film Palme d'Or, and Daniel Soares' "Bad for a Moment" received a Special Mention for Short Film.

The Cannes Film Festival, known for showcasing groundbreaking cinema from around the world, has once again highlighted the talent and creativity of both established and emerging filmmakers. As the winners bask in their well-deserved recognition, film enthusiasts eagerly await the releases of these remarkable works that have been celebrated by the prestigious festival.

Note: The information provided in this article is based solely on the content shared by the Festival de Cannes Twitter account on May 25, 2024.