Cannes Film Festival Kicks Off with Honorary Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep and Greta Gerwig’s Jury Dominance

CANNES, France – The 77th Cannes Film Festival kicked off under rainy skies, with Meryl Streep receiving an honorary Palme d’Or and Greta Gerwig leading the jury. The festival opened with the French comedy “The Second Act,” starring Lea Seydoux and Vincent Lindon, set in the backdrop of squabbling actors and an artificial intelligence director. Streep, honored with the Palme d’Or, expressed gratitude and humor during the opening ceremony. Gerwig, the first American female president …

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