After accepting a monumental Palme d'Or on behalf of Studio Ghibli, Goro Myazaki (son of Hayao Miyazaki) made a bold accusation about the current state of anime. Ghibli's award marks the first time the honorary Palme d'Or award has been given to an entire studio, rather than an individual. Thierry Frmaux, Director of the Institut Lumire, opened the award ceremony (via Cannes Festival), saying: