The Palais is buzzing. As Deadline reports, insiders have confirmed that six filmmaking teams have been called back for tonight's Cannes closing ceremony—a sign that awards contention awaits.
Sources reveal that Minotaur, Fjord, The Dreamed Adventure, Fatherland, La Bola Negra, and La Gradiva have been told to return to the Palais for the announcement.
These six are the frontrunners in the fight for the Palme d'Or tonight.
Deadline's critics are already weighing in with their predictions, and the consensus is split. Some are betting on the visceral impact of one film, others on the artistic innovation of another. Nobody is certain.
Cannes insiders know the pattern: being called back to the closing ceremony means your film is in contention for the top prize. Whether that results in the Palme d'Or or a supporting award, tonight will determine the outcome.
Filmmakers, producers, and press are gathered for the final ceremony, where months of creative work will be formally recognized. The announcement comes in a few hours.
