Rescue canine Kodi wins top prize for 'Dog on Trial' at Cannes Film Festival
- Kodi the griffon mix, known for playing Cosmos in the film 'Dog on Trial,' snags the prestigious Palm Dog award at Cannes.
- The award-winning canine beat out Xin, a sighthound, to claim the top honor at the film festival.
- The heartwarming tale of Kodi's success as an on-screen star captivates audiences and critics alike.
Kodi, the griffon mix, won the Palm Dog award at Cannes for his role as Cosmos in "Dog on Trial." The Palm Dog awards celebrate dogs in movies shown at Cannes. Chippy from "Megalopolis," Dave in "Bird," and a group of hounds in "Kinds of Kindness" also received prizes for their performances. The Palm Dog awards are separate from the Cannes Film Festival but recognize the dogs in the festival's films. This year, both winning dogs were present at Cannes to receive their awards, which were dog collars. Kodi, the griffon mix, won the Palm Dog award at Cannes for his role as Cosmos in "Dog on Trial." The Palm Dog awards celebrate dogs in movies shown at Cannes. Chippy from "Megalopolis," Dave in "Bird," and a group of hounds in "Kinds of Kindness" also received prizes for their performances. The Palm Dog awards are separate from the Cannes Film Festival but recognize the dogs in the festival's films. This year, both winning dogs were present at Cannes to receive their awards, which were dog collars.