Yuri Wins Cannes Palm Dog Award 2026
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- Yuri won the top Palm Dog award at Cannes 2026 during a ceremony on Plage du Festivals.
- La Perra, directed by Dominga Sotomayor and premiered in Directors’ Fortnight, follows a woman whose life changes after a stray puppy named Yuri arrives.
- Yuri was rescued from a Mirada Animal Chile shelter and was adopted and trained for the film by PLANTA with trainers Nicolás Carrillo and Marcela Carrasco.
- Tormenta María, a young rescue dog adopted by a production team member, performed as the puppy version of Yuri on screen.
- Yuri was placed with a new family after filming wrapped.
- Lola, a dog from Clio Barnard’s “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning,” won the Palm Dog jury prize at the same ceremony.
Why it matters: The award gives the film ‘La Perra’ and its director Dominga Sotomayor heightened international exposure, while showcasing the success of rescue dog Mirada Animal Chile, potentially encouraging more shelters to partner with filmmakers and boosting audience interest in animal‑centric stories.
