Palme D'Or trivia

Palme D'Or Mini Quiz

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Question 1

The Cannes Film Festival awards the prestigious Palme d'Or to recognize what achievement?

Introduced in 1955 as the highest prize at the festival, the Palme d'Or replaced the Grand Prix as the ultimate honor for a competing feature film.

Question 2

South Korean thriller Parasite won the Palme d'Or before claiming what historic Oscar?

Directed by Bong Joon-ho, Parasite made history in 2020 by becoming the first non-English language movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Question 3

The physical Palme d'Or trophy features a solid crystal base supporting what object?

The 18-karat gold branch is a direct tribute to the coat of arms of the host city of Cannes, which prominently features a palm motif.

Question 4

The Cannes Film Festival reserves the rare Honorary Palme d'Or to celebrate what?

This non-competitive award often honors legendary filmmakers, like George Lucas, who have left a lasting impact on cinema but never won the main prize.