2018 Cannes Film Festival
The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival was held from 8 to 19 May 2018. Australian actress Cate Blanchett acted as president of the jury. The Japanese film Shoplifters, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, won the Palme d'Or.
Demonstration by female filmmakers demanding equality between men and women in the film industry, 12 May.
Cate Blanchett, President of the main competition Jury.
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Palme d'Or winner
Spike Lee, Grand Prix winner
Shoplifters is a 2018 Japanese drama film directed, written and edited by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Starring Lily Franky and Sakura Ando, it is about a family that relies on shoplifting to cope with a life of poverty.
Theatrical release poster
Hirokazu Kore-eda's direction was praised by critics.