2026 Cannes Jury Grid: Pawel Pawlikowski's 'Fatherland' Tops the List
Pawel Pawlikowski's film "Fatherland" emerged as the top film on Screen International's 2026 Cannes jury grid with a score of 3.3. Following closely were Valeska Grisebach's "The Dreamed Adventure" with a score of 3.1 and Lea Mysius' "The Birthday Party" at the bottom with a score of 1.1. "The Dreamed Adventure" is a German film set in a remote border region and follows a woman caught up in illegal activities. It tied for third place with Ryusuke Hamaguchi's "All Of A Sudden." "The Birthday Party" is a home invasion thriller starring Hafsia Herzi and Monica Bellucci, receiving low scores from critics.
The grid rankings were determined by the scores given by various critics. "Fatherland" and Andrey Zvyagintsev's "Minotaur" were at the top with scores of 3.3 and 3.2, respectively. Last year's grid toppers were Sergei Loznitsa's "Two Prosecutors" and Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just An Accident," both scoring 3.1. The highest score ever on the grid was Lee Chang-Dong's "Burning" with 3.8, while the lowest score was Sean Penn's "The Last Face" with just 0.2.
In conclusion, the 2026 Cannes jury grid saw "Fatherland" taking the lead, followed closely by other notable films like "The Dreamed Adventure" and "The Birthday Party." The scores given by critics determined the rankings, showcasing the diversity of films presented at the festival.