We are mere days away from the start of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. The event is one of the most prestigious in the film industry — to have a film play at Cannes can be a huge boost to any director's career. With the exception of maybe the Best Picture Oscar, the Palme d'Or, the festival's top honor, is among the most coveted prizes for filmmakers. In celebration of the impending start of the Cannes Film Festival, here are 20 past Palme d'Or winners that have had a massive impact on their medium.
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