Cannes: Hollywood legend George Lucas will be awarded an honorary Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers have announced.
Lucas, best known for creating the long-running and smash hit franchises "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," will receive the honor at the film festival's closing ceremony on May 25.
"The Festival de Cannes has always held a special place in my heart. I was thrilled when my first film, 'THX-1138,' was selected to be shown in a new program for first-time directors called Directors' Fortnight. Was surprised and happy.
The 79-year-old director said, "Since then, I have returned to the festival on several occasions in various capacities as a writer, director and producer. I am truly honored by this special recognition, which means a lot to me." keeps." Said in a statement.
Previous recipients of the Honorary Palme d'Or include Michael Douglas, Too Cruise, Forest Whitaker and Jodie Foster, as well as Harrison Ford, a regular leading man for Lucas in the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" films. Ford was honored at last year's celebration.
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 14 to 25, with French actress Camille Cottin hosting the opening and closing ceremonies.
"Barbie" filmmaker Greta Gerwig will serve as jury chair for my competition.
Lucas, best known for creating the long-running and smash hit franchises "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," will receive the honor at the film festival's closing ceremony on May 25.
"The Festival de Cannes has always held a special place in my heart. I was thrilled when my first film, 'THX-1138,' was selected to be shown in a new program for first-time directors called Directors' Fortnight. Was surprised and happy.
The 79-year-old director said, "Since then, I have returned to the festival on several occasions in various capacities as a writer, director and producer. I am truly honored by this special recognition, which means a lot to me." keeps." Said in a statement.
Previous recipients of the Honorary Palme d'Or include Michael Douglas, Too Cruise, Forest Whitaker and Jodie Foster, as well as Harrison Ford, a regular leading man for Lucas in the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" films. Ford was honored at last year's celebration.
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 14 to 25, with French actress Camille Cottin hosting the opening and closing ceremonies.
"Barbie" filmmaker Greta Gerwig will serve as jury chair for my competition.
