Odessa A’Zion and Connor Swindells Honored by Chopard in Cannes: “Really Weird, Crazy and Surreal”
Odessa A’Zion and Connor Swindells were honored with the Chopard Trophy at the 79th Cannes Film Festival as rising talents in cinema. The awards were presented by French film icon Isabelle Huppert, who emphasized the importance of artistic freedom over success. The event, held at Carlton Beach, brought together industry leaders, jurors, and celebrities to celebrate the next generation of actors.
- ▪The Chopard Trophy was awarded to Odessa A’Zion and Connor Swindells at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in 2026.
- ▪Isabelle Huppert served as godmother and delivered a speech highlighting the value of artistic freedom for emerging actors.
- ▪Previous recipients of the Chopard Trophy include Marion Cotillard, Florence Pugh, and Gael García Bernal, among other notable talents.
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Connor Swindells, Isabelle Huppert and Odessa A'zion attend the Chopard Trophy photocall at the 79th Cannes Film Festival at Carlton Beach on May 15, 2026. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment The Cannes Film Festival itineraries of leaders Thierry Fremaux and Iris Knobloch are understandably jam-packed with events, so when they stand in the spotlight together, and the former says “this is one of the best evenings of the festival,” chances are it’s going to be a good night.
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