Miguel Gomes Wins Best Director Award at Cannes Film Festival 2024
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival came to a close on Saturday evening with a star-studded closing ceremony that saw many luminaries of the film world being honored with prestigious awards. Among them was filmmaker Miguel Gomes, who took home the coveted Best Director award for his film ‘Grand Tour’.
Set in 1917, ‘Grand Tour’ stars Goncalo Waddington, Crista Alfaiate, Claudio da Silva, and Lang Khe Tran. The film follows the story of a civil servant named Edward who, on the verge of marriage, decides to flee from his intended bride, Molly, embarking on a journey across Asia. Interwoven within the narrative are poignant glimpses of contemporary Asia captured on 16mm film.
The official Instagram handle of the Cannes Film Festival shared a picture of Miguel Gomes from the winning moment, with a caption that read, “The Award for Best Director goes to MIGUEL GOMES for GRAND TOUR. #Cannes2024 #Palmares #Awards #BestDirector.”
Mariana Ricardo, Telmo Churro, and Maureen Fazendeiro join Miguel Gomes as the screenwriters of the film. The official logline of the film describes the story as one that delves into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.
The recognition of Miguel Gomes’ directorial prowess at Cannes Film Festival 2024 has further solidified his position as a visionary filmmaker in the global cinema landscape. Congratulations to Miguel Gomes on this well-deserved achievement!