"Cannes 2024: Predictions, Politics, and Red Carpet Highlights"

As the Cannes Film Festival nears its conclusion, predictions for the Palme d'Or are heating up. Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Pérez" was initially favored, but Mohammad Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" has gained significant buzz. The jury, led by Greta Gerwig, will announce the winners on Saturday. Demi Moore's performance in "The Substance" and standout roles in Yorgos Lanthimos' "Kinds of Kindness" are also drawing attention. The festival's history with Oscar success for Palme d'Or winners remains mixed.