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Robert De Niro, the iconic Hollywood actor, will be honored with an Honorary Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony. His extraordinary career spans decades of groundbreaking performances, including memorable collaborations with directors like Martin Scorsese and Bernardo Bertolucci. The festival recognizes De Niro's immense contribution to cinema, marking 14 years after he previously served as jury president. Beyond the award, he will also conduct a masterclass, providing insights into his legendary filmmaking journey.

Key Points: Robert De Niro Honored with Cannes Palme d'Or Legacy

  • Two-time Oscar winner to receive Honorary Palme d'Or at 2025 festival
  • Celebrates decades of groundbreaking collaborations with legendary directors
  • Masterclass scheduled alongside prestigious award ceremony
  • Marks significant milestone in international film recognition
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Robert De Niro to receive honorary Palme d'Or at 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Legendary actor Robert De Niro receives prestigious Cannes Film Festival lifetime achievement award celebrating his iconic cinematic journey

"It's like coming home - Robert De Niro on Cannes Film Festival"

Washington, April 7

Actor and film producer Robert De Niro will be honoured with an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes, the festival announced, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

De Niro will be honoured on May 13, marking 14 years after the two-time Oscar winner served as President of the Cannes jury in 2011.

De Niro has a long history at Cannes. In 1976, he participated in two films in the festival's official selection: Bernardo Bertolucci's 1900 and Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, which won the Palme d'Or. In 1983, he began the festival with Scorsese's The King of Comedy, followed a year later by Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America.

He returned in 1986 with Roland Joffe's The Mission, which became De Niro's second Palme d'Or winner. More recently, in 2023, he returned to the Croisette for Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon.

"I have such close feelings for Festival de Cannes," De Niro said in a statement, "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.

In addition to receiving the Honorary Palme d'Or during the opening ceremony, De Niro will participate in a masterclass for festival attendees on Wednesday, May 14, at the Debussy Theatre, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 13 to May 24, 2025.

- ANI

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Jessica M.
Absolutely deserved! De Niro is a living legend 🎬 His performances in Taxi Driver and Raging Bull alone make him worthy of this honor. Can't wait to see him at Cannes!
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Marcus T.
While I respect De Niro's earlier work, I wish they'd honor more contemporary actors too. His recent films haven't had the same impact as his classics. Still, congrats to him!
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Sarah K.
That quote about Cannes bringing people together is so beautiful ❤️ De Niro has been part of cinema history for 50+ years. What an incredible career!
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Trevor L.
The Mission is such an underrated masterpiece. Glad to see his work with Joffe getting recognition too. The man's range is unbelievable!
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Amir P.
His masterclass will be gold! Hope someone records it for those of us who can't attend. The Scorsese-De Niro collaborations alone could fill hours of discussion.

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