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The highest honor a film can receive at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival is the Palme d'Or, which translates from French as the "Golden Palm." This iconic symbol was chosen as a tribute to the host city itself. The palm tree is a prominent feature on the official coat of arms of Cannes, a famous resort town located on the French Riviera. The physical award is a beautiful, stylized palm frond resting on a crystal base.
Interestingly, the award wasn't always known by this name. From the festival's inception until 1954, the top prize was simply called the "Grand Prix du Festival International du Film." The Palme d'Or was introduced in 1955 but was briefly replaced again by the Grand Prix from 1964 to 1974. It was permanently reinstated in 1975 and has remained the festival's grand prize ever since.
Today, the trophy is crafted from 24-carat gold by the luxury jeweler Chopard. It is considered one of the most coveted awards in the entire film industry, often recognizing international and art-house films that may not receive mainstream attention. Winning it can instantly elevate a film and its director to legendary status, with past
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