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Cannes Crowns Debut Director with Palme d’Or for Climate-Themed Drama “Rising Tides”

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Cannes Crowns Debut Director with Palme d’Or for Climate-Themed Drama “Rising Tides”
Cannes, France: First-time Chilean filmmaker Valentina Rojas won the Palme d’Or for “Rising Tides,” a sweeping drama about a coastal community confronting sea-level rise. Jury president Greta Gerwig praised its “lyrical urgency.” Festival highlights included AI-assisted cinematography workshops and record ticket demand for indie climate films, signaling eco-themes’ growing pull in global cinema.
What this means for you:
Cinephiles: Many Palme winners hit U.S./EU art-house theaters by August—sign up for cinema newsletters.
Budget travelers: Post-festival hotel rates in Cannes drop nearly 40 %—ideal for Riviera trips.
Creative pros: AI-film tools showcased at Cannes will be free-trialed on open platforms next month.

Key Entities

  • Valentina Rojas – Chilean director; Rising Tides is her feature debut spotlighting climate migration.
  • Palme d’Or – Cannes’ top prize since 1955; boosts global distribution prospects for winners.
  • Cannes Film Festival – Premier European cinema showcase; also hosts influential industry market.

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Celebrates climate activism through art and diverse voices.

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Focuses on festival awards and market deals.

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Sometimes critiques “Hollywood virtue signaling” but notes tourism benefits.

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