If there's one prestigious award that young directors dream of, it's the Caméra d'Or, awarded at the end of every Cannes Film Festival to a first feature film presented in the Official Selection or in the parallel sections - with the exception ofAcid.
This award, which highlights youth, the emotion of beginnings and freshness as a force of conviction, underlines the talent of young emerging filmmakers on the world scene.
In the past, the Camera d'Or has been awarded to renowned filmmakers, among them Jim Jarmusch, Jafar Panahi, and Steve McQueen. Last year, the jury chaired by Italian director and screenwriter Alice Rohrwacher awarded The President's Cake by Hasan Hadi.
This year, the jury chaired by Monia Chokri awarded the Camera d'Or 2026 to the film Ben’imana, by Marie Clémentine Dusabejambo, which had been unveiled in the Un Certain Regard selection.
Synopsis : Rwanda, 2012. In the wake of the Tutsi genocide, popular courts are established to deliver justice and foster reconciliation. Vénéranda, a survivor, believes these trials are essential. Despite the pressure, she organizes discussion sessions between victims and the families of the perpetrators. But when she learns of her daughter’s unexpected pregnancy, she must confront her own contradictions and the darker corners of her past.
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The Latest News and Updates on the 79th Edition
The Cannes Film Festival makes its return to the Croisette for its 79th edition from May 12 to 23, 2026. Click here for the latest updates and news! [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The Latest News and Updates on the 79th Edition
