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Palme d'Or

Palme dOr
NameGolden Palm (Palme d'Or)
Imagesize100px
PresenterFestival International du Film de Cannes
CountryFrance
LocationCannes
Year1955

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The Palme d'Or ( ) is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival and is presented to the director of the best feature film of the official competition. It was introduced in 1955 by the organising committee. From 1939 to 1954, the highest prize was the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film. From 1964 to 1974, it was replaced once again, by the Grand Prix du Festival.


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