Cannes Day 11: A Winner Is Crowned and a Canal+ Controversy Stirs
The Cannes Film Festival has concluded its eleventh day, with notable awards being presented. Marine Atlan's debut feature 'La Gradiva' won the AMI Paris Grand Prize, while other awards recognized emerging talents in the film industry. Additionally, a controversy surrounding Canal+ and its ownership has sparked significant attention from prominent figures in the film community.
- ▪'La Gradiva' won the AMI Paris Grand Prize at Cannes Critics' Week.
- ▪The film follows French high-school students on a trip to Pompeii, exploring themes of desire and anger.
- ▪A petition against Canal+ and its owner Vincent Bolloré has gained over 3,500 signatures from film professionals.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies Cannes Day 11: A Winner Is Crowned and a Canal+ Controversy Stirs Plus, reviews of some of the buzziest movies Drew Taylor May 22, 2026 @ 11:52 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Getty We are here on our eleventh (!) and final day of recapping the Cannes Film Festival. While the festival isn’t over yet and there are some prizes still left to be handed out, we have enjoyed our time in the South of France and look forward to next year. (Hopefully with some Hollywood movies this time.) ‘La Gradiva’ Wins Cannes Critics’ Week While it’s not the Palme d’Or, the Cannes’ Critics Week has awarded its top honor, the AMI Paris Grand Prize.
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