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Cannes I Kick It?
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We're a podcast about film festivals! Hosted by Cullen Atchley, Emilio Diaz, Andy Germuga and J. Catherine Traverse. Follow us on Apple, Spotify, Google, etc.

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And the coveted PALME D'OLLIE

goes to

THE ROOM NEXT DOOR, directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore stand at a kitchen counter. The fruit looks delicious.
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The GRAND PRIX

is presented to

EVIL DOES NOT EXIST, directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi*

*full disclosure: Friend of the Show
Hitoshi Omika carries Ryo Nishikawa on his back in a walk through snowy woods in Evil Does Not Exist.
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The JURY PRIZE

is presented to

FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA, directed by George Miller
Chris Hemsworth in a scene from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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BEST DIRECTOR

in a surprising TIE

goes to

MIKE LEIGH for HARD TRUTHS and RAMELL ROSS for NICKEL BOYS

(Special mention for the the latter's above average height)
Mike Leigh directs a scene in Hard Truths with Marianne Jean-Baptiste, other crew members are smiling. RaMell Ross wears a white shirt and ballcap while holding his fingers up to his mouth in a field while directing Nickel Boys.
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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LEADING ACTOR (2 awards)

goes to

JUSTICE SMITH for I SAW THE TV GLOW and SEBASTIAN STAN for A DIFFERENT MAN
Justice Smith sits on a couch in I Saw The TV Glow Sebastian Stan looks unhappy sitting in a booth at a bar in A Different Man
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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SUPPORTING ACTOR (2 awards)

goes to

SOPHIE OKONEDO for JANET PLANET and MARIA DIZZIA for CHRISTMAS EVE IN MILLER'S POINT
Sophie Okonedo stands in front of greens wearing glasses in the film Janet Planet Maria Dizzia looks down at a Christmas Village in the film Christmas Eve in Miller's Point
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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BEST SCREENPLAY

goes to

AZAZEL JACOBS for HIS THREE DAUGHTERS
Screenshot from His Three Daughters. Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Carrie Coon sit at a kitchen table looking slightly left of camera.
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The DIANA NYAD MEMORIAL AWARD FOR DOING THE THING

goes to

BRADY CORBET for THE BRUTALIST

Also nominated: Daniel Baldwin, general; Tim Burton, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Brady Corbet looks at a monitor while dressed in warm clothes outdoors, surrounded by other film crew members.
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The Cullen and Emilio audio minus Andy was released. I can send it to you if you still want that version for some reason.
April 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Follow along with our bracket here!
cannesikickit.bsky.social Cannes I Kick It? @cannesikickit.bsky.social · Mar 28
Coming tomorrow! Make your picks now!
Cannes I Kick it Greatest Hits Bracket Left Side: Lena Dunham Hologram vs. Long standing ovations The Barton Fink Rule vs. Hamaguchi on CIKI Singani 63 vs. NEON Palme Streak Joker Golden Lion vs. Benedetta Protestors Achievement in NeoRealism vs. Bloody Sunday/Spirited Away Tie Cheering/Jeering Studio Logos vs. Orrizonti Extra Entourage Cannes Episode vs. New Hong Sang Soo Mila Kunis Mastroianni Award vs. Free Guy Piazza Grande Right Side: Spike Lee Spoiling Palme Winner vs. Uncomfortable Q&A Green Book People's Choice Win vs. Ruben Ostlund Primal Scream Waldo Salt Prize vs. Palm Springs 69 cent Sundance Record Waiting for New Mallick vs. Sendaya/Anne Hathatway Bvlgari Ad Mr. Bean/Colossal Youth vs. Ken Loach The BFG @ Cannes vs. Dreamworks Stunts TIFFR vs. Xavier Dolan Blocking Carol Shawn Mendes Changemaker Award vs. Thierry Fremaux
March 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM