Things get underway Tuesday with the unveiling of Juliette Binoche’s jury, a three-film tribute to Ukraine and the opening night film, Amélie Bonnin’s French romance “Leave One Day.” At the festival’s opening ceremony, Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d’Or, 49 years after “Taxi Driver” won Cannes’ top prize.

Leonardo DiCaprio will present Robert De Niro with the honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony on Tuesday.

Leonardo DiCaprio will take centre stage at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival to present his longtime friend and co-star Robert De Niro with the prestigious Honorary Palme d’Or. The special moment will take place during the festival’s opening ceremony on Tuesday,