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Peter Jackson to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes

3/5/2026

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Peter Jackson, the New Zealand director, will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes on May 12.
Jackson is known for The Lord of the Rings and for blending blockbuster filmmaking with innovation.
Cannes first connected with Jackson in 1988 when he presented Bad Taste.
The festival runs from May 12 to May 23.
Cannes President Iris Knobloch and Artistic Director Thierry Frémaux praised his impact on Hollywood cinema.

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Peter Jackson, the New Zealand director, will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes on May 12.
Jackson is known for The Lord of the Rings and for blending blockbuster filmmaking with innovation.
Cannes first connected with Jackson in 1988 when he presented Bad Taste.
The festival runs from May 12 to May 23.
Cannes President Iris Knobloch and Artistic Director Thierry Frémaux praised his impact on Hollywood cinema.