Luxembourg’s film triumph: Un simple accident” wins Palme d’Or in Cannes!

Luxembourg’s film triumph: Un simple accident” wins Palme d’Or in Cannes!

May 26, 2025 will go down as a historic day in Luxembourg's film history. Jafar Panahi's film "Un Simple Accident" won the coveted Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. This marks the first win for a Luxembourg co-production in this category. The film was produced by Bidibul Productions in collaboration with four French and Iranian film companies, which underlines international cooperation in the film sector.

“Un Simple Accident” was filmed under extreme conditions in Iran, without the necessary permission from the authorities. The film deals with the effects of the Iranian regime and shows the political tensions in the country. This is not the first time that Panahi has landed in trouble for his critical films; He has struggled with prison and a ban on working in his homeland in the past. The film was kept secret until its world premiere on Tuesday to ensure the safety of the director and his team.

Achievements and recognitions

Pan's success at Cannes is seen by many as a milestone for the Luxembourg film industry. Eric Thill, Luxembourg's Minister of Culture, congratulated Panahi and the producers on this outstanding achievement. Guy Daleiden, director of the Luxembourg Film Fund, also highlighted the importance of this success for the national film industry. In addition to the Palme d’Or, the film received the Prix de la Citoyenneté for its humanistic qualities.

Numerous other awards were also presented at the Cannes Film Festival. The Grand Prix went to “Sentimental Value” by Joachim Trier, while Kleber Mendonça Filho was named best director for “The Secret Agent.” The awards for best screenplay, best actress and best actor went to Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, Nadia Melliti and Wagner Moura.

Local developments and traffic reports

The weekend also featured some local events in Luxembourg. In Junglinster, an advertising offensive on the Luxembourg tram begins on June 3rd, sponsored by the Nova Lënster business association, with the slogan “Jonglënster – no do anything”. This campaign aims to increase the attractiveness of the community.

Another important news concerns the CFL, which is closing several routes until Sunday due to construction work, including connections to Rodange, Trier and Arlon. Replacement buses will be provided to support commuters.

Cultural and historical commemorations

The ceremony at the US military cemetery in Hamm, which commemorates the soldiers who died in the Second World War, was particularly moving. The highlights of the ceremony were moving speeches and a flyover by the US Air Force. Observations and reports from the weekend also include a motorcycle blessing before the closing procession of Octave 2025.

In addition, an editor tested the admission process for the Luxembourg army and reported on fitness tests and military discipline. In a different context, the focus in Italy was on new driving bans for diesel drivers, which also affect modern Euro 5 diesel engines. In southern France, possible connections between power outages in Cannes and Nice are being investigated.

Overall, the weekend in Luxembourg was full of positive news and cultural highlights, which reached a particular highlight with the triumphant victory of “Un simple accident” in Cannes.