[Chopard] Chopard dedicates the 'Palme d'Or', a masterpiece of high jewelry, to the 'Seventh Art'. The winning film is 'Fjord' (original title) directed by Christian Mungiu.

The 79th Cannes Film Festival concluded on May 23rd local time. 'Fjord' (original title), directed by Romanian filmmaker Christian Mungiu, was selected for the competition section's highest honor, the Palme d'Or.

A Symbol of Excellence in the International Film Stage

Since 1998, Chopard has been a faithful partner of the festival. Throughout the two-week celebration, the brand accompanied the brightest stars in the film industry. This long-standing partnership began at a historic moment when Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of the Maison, unveiled the redesigned Palme d'Or. Since then, Chopard's artisans have held the unparalleled honor of crafting all the official trophies awarded at the festival's closing ceremony every year. With its heart-shaped stem section, 19 leaves made of ethical yellow gold, and an emerald-cut rock crystal base, the Palme d'Or is a brilliant emblem symbolizing the enduring bond between Chopard and Cannes.

Crafted in the high jewelry atelier, the Palme d'Or embodies over 70 hours of expert skill. Remaining true to its heritage, Chopard reaffirms its deep commitment to cinema and artistic creation through a trophy that fuses modernity, sustainable luxury, and emotion. In addition to the Palme d'Or, the Maison also crafts all trophies awarded by the jury during the festival.

Caroline Scheufele stated, 'The Palme d'Or is not just a trophy; it is a confession of love for cinema. Each leaf, every glimmer of the crystal, holds the universal dream of stories that resonate around the world.'

History and Emotion in a Trophy

Since 2014, the Palme d'Or has been crafted from ethical gold, in line with Chopard's 'Journey to Sustainable Luxury'. From mold development to the lost-wax casting technique, melting metal at over 900 degrees Celsius, and meticulous polishing, every step breathes the Maison's excellence in jewelry-making craftsmanship. Often referred to as the true Holy Grail of the Seventh Art, the Palme d'Or has honored countless great filmmakers including Francis Ford Coppola, Ken Loach, Jane Campion, Bong Joon-ho, Julia Ducournau, and Justine Triet. This year, the prestigious honor was bestowed upon 'Fjord', directed and written by Christian Mungiu. A new chapter has been inscribed in a story shaped by the destiny of creators worldwide, united by the desire to celebrate the power of film.

Celebrities adorned in Chopard at the closing ceremony:

Jury members Demi Moore, Diego Céspedes, and Ruth Negga, along with actors such as Isabelle Huppert, Geena Davis, Sofia Carson, Lena Mahfouf, William Abadie, and Anna Ferzetti, shone on the red carpet.