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Francis Ford Coppola Presents George Lucas With Honorary Palme d’Or as the Iconic Directors Reflect on an ‘Association That Has Lasted a Lifetime’


George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola reflected on their lifelong bond as Coppola presented the 'Star Wars' auteur with Cannes' honorary Palme d'Or.

George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola reflected on their lifelong bond as the “Megalopolis” director presented the “ Star Wars ” auteur with Cannes Film Festival ‘s honorary Palme d’Or on Saturday night. Accepting the award, Lucas said, “I can’t thank all of you enough because I’m just a kid that grew up in a vineyard in Modesto, Calif., who makes movies in San Francisco with Francis.” The most recent “Indiana Jones” installment, “The Dial of Destiny,” premiered at Cannes last year, but Lucas did not attend the festival, making his appearance at the 77th edition even more special.

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