The clock is ticking down—less than three hours now until the Palme d’Or is announced—and the Croisette is humming with rumors. Whispers are turning into something firmer: there’s a list making the rounds, and it carries the weight of credibility. Multiple sources—reliable ones—are saying it’s the real deal.
The names? Trier, Herzi, Panahi, Mendonça, Dardenne, Bi Gan, Laxe, and Schillinski. These are the filmmakers the jury has summoned back to Cannes. That’s often the tell.
Now, I’ll admit it: I’d love to see “Sirat” take the top prize. That would be the happiest surprise of the evening. I’m not betting on it. If I had to put money on something, I’d say Bi Gan for Best Director. As for the rest? Still a fog of speculation.
I’ll keep this updated as the night unfolds and the picture gets clearer. There’s intel that’s going around and it won’t subside just yet. Stay tuned.