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Palme

American

[pahl-muh] / ˈpɑl mə /

noun

(Sven) Olof (Joachim) 1927–86, Swedish political leader: prime minister 1969–76, 1982–86; assassinated.

Palme British

/ ˈpalmə /

noun

( Sven ) Olof ( Joachim ) (ˈuːlof). 1927–86, Swedish Social Democratic statesman; prime minister (1969–76, 1982–86); assassinated

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This is not the first time the festival has awarded a surprise honourary Palme.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"I just can't believe it. This is beyond the Oscar, really," he said as he accepted the honorary Palme d'Or.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Hollywood star John Travolta has been surprised with an honourary Palme d'Or, the Cannes equivalent of a lifetime achievement award, while premiering his directorial debut at the film festival.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Cannes created the Palme d’Or in 1955, replacing the verbosely worded “Grand Prix of the International Film Festival” honor that was given to directors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I received a surprising call one day from the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, who told me that EJI had been selected for the Olof Palme International Human Rights Award.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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