George Lucas will be the latest recipient – and how on Endor has he not got this already? – of an Honorary Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on 25th May (the actual Star Wars day), and Lucas was understandably honoured at the news.
“The Festival de Cannes has always held a special place in my heart. I was surprised and elated when my first film, THX-1138, was selected to be shown in a new program for first time directors called the Directors’ Fortnight. Since then, I have returned to the festival on many occasions in a variety of capacities as a writer, director and producer. I am truly honored by this special recognition which means a great deal to me.”
It’s another opportunity to say ‘thank you George‘, and we can’t do that enough. We’ll be sure to bring any news or footage from the event.