George Lucas is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, as announced by festival organizers. The prestigious award will be presented to Lucas during the closing ceremony of the 77th edition of the French film festival on May 25.
This recognition places Lucas among a select group of individuals who have been honored with the prestigious Palme d'Or. Notable past recipients include Harrison Ford, Michael Douglas, Tom Cruise, Forest Whitaker, and Jodie Foster.
In a statement expressing his gratitude, Lucas shared his deep connection to the Festival de Cannes, stating, 'The Festival de Cannes has always held a special place in my heart.' He reminisced about the screening of his first film, 'THX-1138,' at the festival and his subsequent involvement in various capacities over the years.
The Cannes Film Festival, scheduled to run from May 14 to May 25, will culminate in the closing ceremony where the coveted Palme d'Or will be awarded to one of the films in competition. The ceremony will be broadcast in France on France Télévisions and streamed on Brut.
