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Leonardo DiCaprio will present Robert De Niro with the honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes, honoring his legendary film career. The two actors first worked together in 1993's 'This Boy’s Life' and reunited for 'Killers of the Flower Moon.' De Niro, a two-time Oscar winner, called Cannes a homecoming for storytellers and fans. The festival praised his iconic performances, from 'Taxi Driver' to 'Raging Bull,' as defining moments in cinema.

Key Points: Leonardo DiCaprio Honors Robert De Niro With Cannes Palme d'Or

  • De Niro earns honorary Palme d'Or for legendary career
  • DiCaprio and De Niro reunite after 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
  • De Niro won Oscars for 'The Godfather Part II' and 'Raging Bull'
  • Cannes praises De Niro's iconic screen presence
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Leonardo DiCaprio will present Robert De Niro with honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

DiCaprio presents De Niro with lifetime achievement award at Cannes, celebrating their decades-long collaboration and cinematic legacy.

"Cannes brings us together—storytellers, filmmakers, fans, and friends. It’s like coming home. – Robert De Niro"

Washington, May 13

Veteran actor and director Robert De Niro, who is the recipient of various accolades, will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Actor and film producer Leonardo DiCaprio will present Robert De Niro with the honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony, according to Variety.

De Niro has earned two Academy Awards, one for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Vito Corleone (in flashback scenes) in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather Part II (1974) and the other for Best Actor for his portrayal of Jake LaMotta in Scorsese's boxing biopic drama Raging Bull (1980).

He was also Oscar-nominated for Taxi Driver (1976), The Deer Hunter (1978), Awakenings (1990), Cape Fear (1991), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023).

DiCaprio and De Niro first starred together in the 1993 film 'This Boy's Life', and reunited for 'Killers of the Flower Moon', which screened in official selection at Cannes in 2023.

At the time of the announcement, De Niro said in a statement, "I have such close feelings for Festival de Cannes...Especially now when there's so much in the world pulling us apart, Cannes brings us together -- storytellers, filmmakers, fans, and friends. It's like coming home," as per the outlet.

"There are faces that stand in for the seventh Art, and lines of dialogue that leave an indelible mark on cinephilia. With his interiorized style, which surfaces in a gentle smile or a harsh gaze, Robert De Niro has become a cinematic legend," the festival said when announcing the honour, according to Variety.

After the Palme d'Or ceremony, Amelie Bonnin's musical comedy 'Leave One Day' will screen.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What a legendary moment for cinema! De Niro truly deserves this honor. His performances in Taxi Driver and Raging Bull are masterclasses in acting. Though I wish Indian actors got similar recognition at international festivals. Our talent is world-class too! 🇮🇳🎬
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Priya M.
So heartwarming to see Leo presenting this to his mentor! Their bond since 'This Boy's Life' is beautiful. But honestly, Cannes should also honor our Indian legends like Amitabh Bachchan or Kamal Haasan who've contributed so much to world cinema.
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Arjun S.
De Niro's quote about Cannes bringing people together is so true! Cinema transcends borders. Watching his films in Mumbai theaters growing up shaped my love for acting. Though I do wish our regional cinema got more Cannes spotlight - Malayalam films especially!
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Shreya P.
While I respect De Niro's legacy, I feel Cannes has become too Hollywood-centric. Where's the recognition for Asian cinema legends? Our own Satyajit Ray won an honorary Oscar but never a Palme d'Or. The West needs to look beyond their bubble. 🌏
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Vikram D.
Two legends coming together! But I can't help but think - when will we see an Indian actor receive such honor at Cannes? Our film industry is massive, yet international recognition is limited. Maybe we need better PR and distribution networks abroad.
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Neha R.
De Niro in The Godfather Part II was pure magic! 😍 But let's not forget Indian actors who've portrayed similar complex characters - Naseeruddin Shah in Sparsh or Mammootty in Peranbu. Global south cinema needs more platforms like Cannes to shine!

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