Photo credits: Eric Mathon / Palais Princier.
The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival concluded Thursday evening in a blaze of elegance and purpose, its closing ceremony unfolding within the storied walls of the Palais Princier. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, lent their presence to an event that has, for more than six decades, stood as a testament to television’s power to captivate and provoke.
The night’s centerpiece was the awards, a blend of recognition for creative mastery and a nod to pressing global concerns. The Prix Special du Prince Rainier III, presented by Prince Albert himself, went to Rewilding Shark, a documentary co-produced by CNA and Kraken Films. This film, with its vivid exploration of marine ecosystems under threat, is more than a visual achievement; it is a clarion call for environmental stewardship. That Monaco, a principality so tied to the sea, should honor such a work feels both fitting and forward-looking.
Photo credits: Eric Mathon / Palais Princier.
No less compelling was the Nymphe de Cristal, bestowed upon Robin Wright by Princess Charlene. Wright, whose career has woven seamlessly between film and television, embodies the kind of enduring talent that transcends fleeting trends. Her award is a tribute to a body of work that has not only entertained but also challenged audiences—a legacy that resonates in an industry too often obsessed with the ephemeral.
Photo credits: Eric Mathon / Palais Princier.
The evening culminated in a gala dinner at the Salle des Étoiles du Sporting Monte-Carlo, where the princely couple joined jury presidents Judith Light and Mireille Dumas, alongside other luminaries.
As television grapples with its identity in a fragmented digital landscape, Monte-Carlo offers a vision of what it can still be: a medium that dazzles, yes, but also informs and inspires. This year’s closing ceremony suggests that the small screen’s finest days may yet lie ahead.