Overview

• Leonardo DiCaprio presented Robert De Niro with the honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement during the Cannes Film Festival’s opening ceremony on May 13, 2025.
• The award celebrates De Niro’s extensive career, including iconic roles in films like 'Taxi Driver,' which won the Palme d’Or in 1976, and his contributions to cinema over five decades.
• De Niro, an 81-year-old Cannes veteran, previously served as jury president in 2011 and last attended the festival in 2023 for the premiere of 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' co-starring DiCaprio.
• On May 14, De Niro will lead a masterclass at the Debussy Theatre, sharing insights and reflections on his storied career in film.
• The opening night festivities will conclude with a screening of Amélie Bonnin’s musical comedy 'Leave One Day,' setting the tone for the festival’s program.