By Entertainment Desk May 23, 2025
Quentin Tarantino’s bold narrative and snappy dialogue in Pulp Fiction stunned the Cannes audiences. The film won the Palme d’Or and redefined indie cinema.
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Bong Joon-ho’s class Korean satirical drama Parasite premiered at Cannes to global acclaim. It won the Palme d’Or, then swept the Oscars.
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This raw coming-of-age love story made headlines as it bagged a historic Palme d’Or win for both director and lead actresses.
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Roman Polanski’s Holocaust drama The Pianist debuted at Cannes to a standing ovation. The film won Best Director, thus boosting Oscar momentum.
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Fellini’s lush exploration of fame and decadence took Europe by storm. The film was an undisputed Palme d’Or winner and introduced the world to “paparazzi” culture.
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Steven Soderbergh’s indie drama shocked Cannes. The director was the youngest to bag the Palme d’Or at age 26.
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The sung-through French musical with vibrant visuals won the Palme d’Or winner and influenced modern musicals like La La Land.
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Michael Moore’s political documentary stirred controversy and won the Palme d’Or. It went on to become the highest-grossing documentary in history.
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Nicolas Winding Refn’s neon-noir thriller became a cult hit. It bagged the Best Director award at Cannes and also elevated Ryan Gosling to action icon status.
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This black-and-white silent film took Cannes by surprise and won Best Actor at Cannes. It also swept the Oscars, proving that nostalgia could lead to global success.
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