Trending Now - La Gradiva' and 'viva' Triumph at Cannes Critics' Week Awards

WHO:

Deadline - French director Marine Atlan directed "La Gradiva."

Variety - Aina Clotet directed "Viva."

WHAT:

Deadline - "La Gradiva" won the top Ami Paris Grand Prize at Cannes Critics’ Week.

Variety - "La Gradiva" claimed the top honor at the 65th edition of Critics’ Week.

Variety - "Viva" won the Louis Roederer Foundation Rising Star Award.

WHERE:

Deadline - The awards were presented at Cannes Critics’ Week.

Variety - Cannes Critics’ Week is a parallel section to the Official Selection.

WHEN:

Variety - The 65th edition of Critics’ Week took place in 2026.

WHY:

Variety - Critics’ Week is dedicated to first and second films.

HOW:

Variety - The section is curated by Ava Cahen.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 19:46 UTC)

At the 65th edition of Cannes Critics’ Week, French director Marine Atlan's film "La Gradiva" won the top Ami Paris Grand Prize, while Aina Clotet's "Viva" received the Louis Roederer Foundation Rising Star Award. This prestigious event, dedicated to showcasing first and second films, is curated by Ava Cahen and serves as a parallel section to the Official Selection. The awards were presented during the festival, highlighting the remarkable talent emerging in the film industry.