Via an official press release, we can confirm that Studio Ghibli will receive the Honorary Palme d’or at the 77th Festival de Cannes. This is in addition to the award that will be given to George Lucas at this year’s festival which kicks off in May.
It is the first time that the prestigious award will be awarded to a group.
“I am truly honored and delighted that the studio is awarded the Honorary Palme d’or,” declared Toshio Suzuki, co-founder of the Studio Ghibli. “I would like to thank the Festival de Cannes from the bottom of my heart. Forty years ago, Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and I established Studio Ghibli with the desire to bring high-level, high-quality animation to children and adults of all ages. Today, our films are watched by people all over the world, and many visitors come to the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and Ghibli Park to experience the world of our films for themselves. We have truly come a long way for Studio Ghibli to become such a big organization. Although Miyazaki and I have aged considerably, I am sure that Studio Ghibli will continue to take on new challenges, led by the staff who will carry on the spirit of the company. It would be my greatest pleasure if you look forward to what’s next.”
The 77th Festival de Cannes will take place from Tuesday May 14 to Saturday May 25, 2024.
