Renate Reinsve at Cannes 2026

Exclusive Portraits Before the Palme d’Or Victory for Fjord

During the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, celebrity and fashion photographer Jeremy Jakubowicz had the opportunity to photograph Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve across several defining moments of the festival, documenting both the anticipation surrounding Fjord and the emotion preceding one of the most celebrated victories of the year.

Directed by Cristian Mungiu and starring Renate Reinsve alongside Sebastian Stan, Fjord emerged as one of the most discussed films in competition before ultimately receiving the Palme d’Or for Best Film, the highest distinction awarded by the festival.

Behind the Scenes with Renate Reinsve Before the Cannes Red Carpet

This exclusive series includes portraits taken before the official screenings and red carpet appearances, including intimate moments captured just before Renate Reinsve departed for the festival’s closing ceremony, unaware that the evening would culminate in a historic Palme d’Or victory.

Photographed within the refined interiors of the Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, the atmosphere surrounding the session felt suspended between anticipation and calm. The clean architecture, marble textures and soft lighting contrasted with the bold modernity of her silhouette.

For the occasion, Renate Reinsve wore an architectural black evening look featuring dramatic elongated lines and silver sequined trousers that reflected light with almost cinematic intensity. The styling balanced Scandinavian minimalism with contemporary couture, creating a striking presence before one of the most significant nights of her career.

Capturing the Quiet Moments Before Cannes History

Beyond documenting an actress attending Cannes, Jeremy Jakubowicz captured something rarer: the quiet moments preceding recognition at the highest level of international cinema.

The photographs reveal a composed and magnetic Renate Reinsve before stepping into the global spotlight once again. Looking back, these portraits hold a unique significance. They were created only hours before Fjord would be awarded the Palme d’Or, transforming these intimate images into part of a larger cinematic story.

Through this series, Jeremy Jakubowicz continues his approach to celebrity portraiture by seeking authenticity behind the spectacle, preserving the human moments hidden beneath international events.

These images stand not only as portraits from Cannes, but as documents captured immediately before one of the defining victories of the 79th Cannes Film Festival.