The Cannes Film Festival presents an honorary Palme d’Or to Meryl Streep
The organizers of the Cannes Film Festival announced that the American actress Meryl Streep will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony of the festival, which will be held on May 14, according to Agence France-Presse.
Streep, who is 74 years old, is considered one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood history, and has three Oscars from 21 nominations to her credit.
Her career is filled with many successful works, including “The Deer Hunter,” “Out of Africa” and “Kramer vs. Kramer,” as well as family-friendly films such as “The Devil Wears Prada.” Mia!” Mamma Mia!.
But ironically, she only participated once at the Cannes Film Festival, when she won the best actress award for the film “A Cry in the Dark” in 1989.
“I am deeply honored to receive the news that I have received this prestigious award,” Streep said in a statement “For the international community of artists, receiving an award at Cannes is always represents the highest achievement in the art of filmmaking.”
“Standing in the shadow of those who have been honored before is both humbling and inspiring,” she said.
Streep joins a group of Hollywood stars attending this year’s festival in France’s Côte d’Azur region, including director George Lucas, creator of the film series “Star Wars”, which will also receive an award at the closing ceremony in recognition. throughout his life.
The festival’s organizers said in a statement, “Because her career in cinema spanned nearly 50 years and included masterpieces, Meryl Streep is part of our a shared imagination and our shared love of cinema.
The famous Japanese animation studio Ghibli will also receive an honorary Palme d’Or, the first time this award has been given to a group and not an individual.
