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Best Movie To Ever Win the Palme d'Or?

Cannes starts this week!

 

What is the best movie to ever win the Palme d'Or? I made a list of all the movies that won, find it here: https://www.peliplat.com/en/list/collection/10074230/every-palme-d-or-winner

 

Making this list, I realized how many amazing movies have won this award. I think the best movie on the list is either Farewell My Concubine or Apocalypse Now.

 

What is your favourite movie that won the most coveted prize in all of film festivals? Let me know in the comments!

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AlexKokkeMay 16, 2025
Anora
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Matthew Alan SchmidtMay 16, 2025
Call me a basic bitch, but I'd probably have to go with Parasite tbh.
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imogen_daiMay 15, 2025
Tough pick. My personal tops letterbox style are Uncle Boonmee, White Ribbon, Titane, Anatomy of a Fall
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Isabela Sanchez PeresMay 15, 2025
Definitely NOT Anora.</br>There are many amazing movies on this list, but my personal favourites are Pulp Fiction and La Dolce Vita. I sound like a mainstream film student lol but what can I do.</br>One that's been on my list for years is The Pianist.
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littledancingdonkey05May 15, 2025
Maybe "The Class" isn't the GOAT but it's definitely an underrated winner
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Carlos NorciaMay 15, 2025
Replying to littledancingdonkey05: I agree that it's underrated and a great movie!
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to littledancingdonkey05: I haven't seen that one!
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Hailing Frequencies OpenMay 15, 2025
No Star Trek movies on this list? What a waste of time.
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Hailing Frequencies Open: Trek IV shoulda won
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So-called MichaelMay 15, 2025
Taxi Driver obviously. </br>Or Parasite, or The Conversation
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to So-called Michael: I love all of those
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Jenn The EditorMay 15, 2025
Replying to So-called Michael: who is this guy
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DaunbailóvskiMay 15, 2025
Barton Fink!
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Daunbailóvski: Great movie, but I'm honestly so shocked that it won the Palme d'Or.... like of all the Coen brothers movies...
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Dr. JeevesMay 15, 2025
Oh man, tough one! I'm going with Amour. My favourite Haneke.
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Dr. Jeeves: I still gotta watch that one!
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Carlos NorciaMay 15, 2025
Replying to Dr. Jeeves: It's a great movie! I'd have a hard time choosing my favorite Haneke movie, but I think it's one of the best, for sure!
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Jenn The EditorMay 15, 2025
Replying to Dr. Jeeves: Amour is someones favourite Haneke, really?!
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Cine FilesMay 15, 2025
You're all wrong. The correct answer is.... Taxi Driver!!!
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Cine Files: Honestly, valid.
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Gwen PemMay 15, 2025
Replying to Cine Files: of course you would say that lol
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She Loves ExplosionsMay 15, 2025
I do love Parasite
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to She Loves Explosions: So good. Too bad Mickey 17 was so disappointing!
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elle driverMay 15, 2025
i love Elephant and Dancer in the Dark (somethings wrong with me, i know) but All that Jazz is probably the best!
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She Loves ExplosionsMay 15, 2025
Replying to elle driver: I was thinking All That Jazz. Also, do you need a hug?
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to elle driver: I still need to see all of these! Especially Elephant. It's been on my to-watch list for too long
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Carlos NorciaMay 15, 2025
My favorites are Titane, Paris, Texas, The Conversation (these ones have already been mentioned!), Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, The White Ribbon, 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, The Child, Blow-Up and The Leopard
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Carlos Norcia: I really want to watch Uncle Boonmee
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Carlos NorciaMay 15, 2025
Replying to Lucas.: It's one of the best movies ever!
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cora werweMay 15, 2025
Wild at heart 4 SURE
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to cora werwe: I watched this in theatres a couple months ago. Such a bizarre movie. But Willem Dafoe was great
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Carlos NorciaMay 15, 2025
Replying to cora werwe: That movie would've deserved the award even if it was just Nicolas Cage singing like Elvis and wearing that jacket for 2 hours
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IshikaMay 15, 2025
falling in anatomy
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Ishika: Right.... i think i know what youre talking about. And its such a valid pick, but i actually still haven't seen it :/ I loved your article about the dog in it tho. V memorable read
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The DCMay 15, 2025
I haven't seen many of those, so my opinion is not valid, but The Conversation is the right answer
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to The DC: The Conversation is amazing! Also, you should watch some more of these... But there's a lot i havent seen either
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Gwen PemMay 15, 2025
Replying to The DC: I haven't seen a good chunk of them either lol no worries
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Carlos NorciaMay 15, 2025
Replying to Lucas.: It's the best Coppola and the best Gene Hackman movie!
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Carlos Norcia: Bold statement
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Gwen PemMay 15, 2025
Umbrellas of Cherbourg is my fave
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Gwen Pem: such a pretty movie
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Carlos NorciaMay 15, 2025
Replying to Gwen Pem: That's such a beautiful and sad movie!
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Jenn The EditorMay 15, 2025
it's impossible for me to pick just one. but the answer is obviously PARIS, TEXAS. in the last 5 years? TITANE.
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Carlos NorciaMay 15, 2025
Replying to Jenn The Editor: That's my favorite recent one too!</br>And I agree that Paris, Texas is up there among the best ones!
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Jenn The Editor: Tbh, I still haven't seen Paris Texas. And also.... Titane?! Ur a crazy. That movie was capital D Disturbing
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Jenn The EditorMay 15, 2025
Replying to Lucas.: Fake cinephile alert
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Jenn The Editor: Woww....
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cora werweMay 15, 2025
Replying to Jenn The Editor: It's pronounced Titanic
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Bob WoolseyMay 15, 2025
Farewell My Concubine is a pretty great movie.
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Bob Woolsey: Agree
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Anime After DarkMay 15, 2025
THE ROAD
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Lucas.May 15, 2025
Replying to Anime After Dark: Interesting choice...