The ceremony at the Palais led into the festivalsopening-night filmThe Second Actfrom Quentin Dupieux.
This is holy to me; art is sacred, film is sacred…
I cannot believe that Im getting the chance to spend 10 days in this house of worship.
(L-R) Meryl Streep receives the Honorary Palme D’Or; Juliette Binoche; Zaho de Sagazan sings to Greta Gerwig; and Camille CottinGetty Images
A visibly touched Gerwig mouthed the words as the singer approached her on the stage and took her hand.
It was then Streeps turn to be honored.
Streep, also now wiping away tears, comforted Binoche as Gerwig could be seen welling up.
To the audience of cinephiles, she said, To you all I owe so much.
Im so grateful you havent gotten sick of my face, you havent gotten off the train.
The group is seeking better compensation.
