The official contenders for the Palme d'Or will not be announced until the end of this week. But it is already clear that no Dutch titles will be shown in the short film competition. The festival always announces the contenders in that competition before the Palm Competition. Who has a chance to win a Palme d'Or this year will be announced on Thursday. The Netherlands has not been allowed to show a film in the prestigious competition since 1975. That year, Mariken van Nieumeghen of Jos Stelling competed for the prize.