While Panda sadly could not be there to collect the award, a look-alike local pooch was on hand to collect the coveted dog collar along with one of the film's human producers.

Panda Wins the 2025 Palm Dog Award at Cannes — and a Look-Alike Accepts CANNES, France (AP) — It's called the Palm Dog contest, but Friday's winner of the annual Cannes Film Festival tradition ...

Perle receives the Palm Dog award on behalf of Panda, who could not attend, during the Palm Dog award ceremony at the 78th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 23, 2025.

While Panda sadly could not be there to collect the award, a look-alike local pooch was on hand to collect the coveted dog collar along with one of the film's human producers.

While Panda sadly could not be there to collect the award, a look-alike local pooch was on hand to collect the coveted dog collar along with one of the film's human producers.

Panda wins the 2025 Palm Dog award at Cannes — and a look-alike accepts “We honor the four-legged here just so they get a bit of their moment before the big dresses and the tuxedos take over ...

Lola, centre, receives the Palm Dog award on behalf of Panda, who could not attend, during the Palm Dog award ceremony at the 78th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, Friday ...

Panda did make a virtual appearance with an acceptance video, on a car journey through Iceland. She succeeds last year's winner, Kodi, from ''Dog on Trial.'' This year's awards marked the 25th ...

Panda, though, is an Icelandic sheepdog who stars in “The Love ... Panda wins the 2025 Palm Dog award at Cannes — and a look-alike accepts. The Associated Press. May 23, 2025, 11:52 AM.

Perle receives the Palm Dog award on behalf of Panda, who could not attend, during the Palm Dog award ceremony at the 78th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 23, 2025.

Lola, centre, receives the Palm Dog award on behalf of Panda, who could not attend, during the Palm Dog award ceremony at the 78th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, Friday ...